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Canada Start-up Visa Program for Founders
A general guide to Canada's Start-up Visa Program for founders: core requirements, designated organizations, and how it compares to PNP and work permit routes.
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Company Formation
Step-by-step company registration guide with costs, timelines, and required documents
1 guidesCorporate Tax
Corporate tax rates, VAT, income tax, and tax optimization strategies
0 guidesBusiness Laws
Compliance requirements, annual filings, labor laws, and regulatory frameworks
0 guidesFree Zones & Incentives
Tax-free zones, startup incentives, government grants, and special economic areas
0 guidesBanking & Finance
Business bank accounts, payment processing, and financial services
0 guidesVisas & Residency
Business visas, residency permits, and immigration pathways for entrepreneurs
1 guidesSetting up in Canada runs through three bodies you will deal with directly: a company is recorded in Corporations Canada federally, or the relevant provincial registry, tax is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and residence and work permits go through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Incorporation and tax run at both the federal and provincial level, so requirements differ by where a firm registers and operates. The guides below cover formation, corporate tax, banking and residency for Canada specifically, each checked against the official source it cites.
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How to Incorporate a Business in Canada
Learn how to incorporate a business in Canada: federal vs provincial, naming, articles of incorporation, directors, business numbers, and annual duties.