Register a business or non-profit with Registry of Joint Stock Companies: step by step
How to register your business or non-profit with Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Most businesses and non-profits need to register before they start operating.
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Decide what legal structure is right for you
How you set up your business depends on what sort of work you do. It can also affect the way you pay tax.
Choose a legal structure for your business or non-profit
You need to choose a legal structure for your business or non-profit before you can register it with Registry of Joint Stock Companies. -
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Reserve a name
Choosing a name for your business or non-profit: guidelines
Guidelines you need to follow when choosing a name for your business or non-profit.Reserving a name for your business or non-profit: guidelines
Process of reserving a name for your business or non-profit with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.Reserve a name for your business or non-profit
Businesses and non-profits need to apply to reserve a name before they register, incorporate or change an existing name. -
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Register your business or non-profit
Most businesses and non-profits need to register before they start operating.
Register a sole proprietorship
Register a partnership (general)
Register a limited partnership
Register a limited liability partnership
Register an extra-provincial, federal or foreign corporation
Incorporate a for-profit co-operative
Incorporate a non-profit co-operative