Basic Regulations for Getting Started

This chapter is for individuals who are ready to start operation and want instruction on the regulations that affect most small business start ups. You might want to start by deciding if you want to operate as a proprietor, a partnership or a corporation.

You will want to know what taxes might affect your business and if you are going to be employing people in your business, then there are a number of regulations that may affect you. Also included is a handy start up checklist indicating regulations that will likely affect your business.

This chapter discusses the basic regulations that are common to most start ups and does not encompass permits, licences or regulations that may be specific to the industry or type of business you plan to work in. For further information on regulations specific to your business, contact your local Canada Business.