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Foreign Businesses

If you wish to register your foreign business in Canada (i.e. a company or business that has been incorporated in another country other than Canada). You will need to decide which province or territory you wish to register in.  It will depend on what city in Canada that you wish to conduct business.

If you wish to do business across all of Canada you will need to register in each of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada individually.

Some provinces are busier commerce centres such as British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario and it may be prudent for you to register in those provinces first.

You can review the population of Canada to determine the best province in which to conduct business.  Ontario is the largest commerce centre with over 13 million people.  British Columbia comes second with over 4 million people.  The remaining provinces are less with the exception of Quebec which operates in the French language.

Options to Register a Foreign Business in Canada

Register a Branch Office in Canada (Extra-Provincial Registration)

• A foreign company registers to conduct business in a province of Canada.
• An agent for service living in that province and an address is required in that province.
• Harmonized Sales Tax/Goods & Services Tax (HST/GST) is required to be charged on all sales/services in Canada when the company’s worldwide sales are over $30,000.
• Registration differs as to whether your company is a limited company or LLC.

Foreign Business Registration Process:

Considerations to Register Foreign Business in Canada

• Competition Act
• Investment Canada Act
• Laws and Regulations Regarding the Products and Services of your Company
• Different Types of Business Registrations Available
• Clearing the Company Name in Canada
• Residency Requirements of the Directors of the Company
• Agent for Service Requirements in Canada
• Revenue Canada Agency Tax Numbers and Legal Requirements
• Legal Requirements for Conducting Business in a Province

Interested in establishing Foreign Business in Canada? Contact us today!