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Federal business corporation · CA$200 online incorporation · file information on individuals with significant control
New unrelated business · notify within 30 days
Under the Investment Canada Act, a non-Canadian establishing a new business must notify before starting or within 30 days. Expanding an existing business into a related activity is normally exempt; cultural activities have separate rules.
CA$200 online incorporation
Budget separately for provincial registrations and ongoing filings. This is the federal incorporation fee, not a full service package.
15% federal corporate tax · provincial tax extra
Canadian-controlled private corporations eligible for the small-business deduction pay 9% federally. A foreign-controlled subsidiary should not assume it qualifies; provincial or territorial corporate tax is added.
Ecosystem evidence, not proof of demand for your product. Validate customers, competition and economics before investing.
Invest in Canada describes access through North American, European and Pacific trade agreements. Check product origin and sector rules before assuming tariff benefits.
Technology providers can assess relevant industrial applications and partners.
Provincial incorporation is another route. Choose the jurisdiction before filing and register where the company carries on business.
Federal corporations must identify and report the people who ultimately own or control them. Incorporation does not end the disclosure obligation.
Federal incorporation does not remove the need to check registrations where the company will conduct business.
Canada provides a business-visitor route for meetings, events and conferences. Check the required visa or travel authorisation and whether the planned activity needs a work permit.
National observations help frame the market. They do not measure demand for your specific product.
41.7m
people · 2025
1.7%
2025
US$2.32tn
USD · 2025
63.5% of GDP
2025
94.4% of population
2024
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