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 Corporations Canada
Guide to Federal Incorporation
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 ContactsPrevious Page | Table of Contents Corporations CanadaThe following free information kits and documents are available from Corporations Canada:
Canada Business Corporations Act To obtain the above kits or documents, write to or call: Client Services Unit Tel.: 613-941-9042 (Ottawa region) Toll-free: 1-866-333-5556 Or contact one of our regional offices:
Other Federal Government Resources of Interest to Small BusinessesAboriginal Business Canada (ABC)Aboriginal Business Canada targets small businesses in particular and is increasing its emphasis on supporting proposals that involve the expansion of domestic and export markets, Aboriginal tourism, technology adoption and enhancement, and youth entrepreneurship. Both financial and non-financial assistance are available. Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)The Business Development Bank of Canada's network of 84 branch offices across Canada promotes the creation and development of small businesses through specialized financing for commercially viable enterprises. The has also initiated a number of business counselling, training and mentoring services to meet the needs of small business at each stage of your business's development. Toll-free: 1-888-INFO-BDC (1-888-463-6232) Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs)Canada Business Service Centres have been established in each province nd territory to provide small businesses with a single access point for quick, accurate and comprehensive information on federal, provincial/territorial and municipal government programs, services and regulations. Information officers can either provide you with the required information or direct you to the best source.
website: Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs)Community Futures Development Corporation services can provide you with:
Regional Development AgenciesThe federal government has set up four regional development agencies to address the regional needs of small businesses. The agencies complement the work of the government's financial institutions and do the kind of local level economic development, mentoring and program distribution work for which private sector financial institutions are not equipped. Each agency works with other federal departments, with provincial/territorial and municipal governments, and with the private sector to provide you with access to capital, markets, information and skills development. The agencies also provide assistance with the development of innovations and technologies and, in some cases, with tourism. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Tel.: 506-851-2271 Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsTel.: 514-283-6412 Federal Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario (FedNor)Tel.: 705-671-0711 Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)Tel.: 780-495-4164 Canada Small Business Financing ProgramThe Canada Small Business Financing Program can assist new and existing small businesses with annual gross revenues not exceeding $5 million (excluding farming and charitable or religious enterprises) in obtaining term loans and capital leases of up to $250 000 to help finance fixed asset needs. The loans are made directly by a qualified lender (chartered banks, caisses populaires, most credit unions etc.) and the leases are issued by participating lessors. If the application is granted, the federal government will guarantee 85 percent of the lender's losses in the event of default. Tel.: 613-954-5540 StrategisStrategis is Canada's business and consumer site. It can provide you with easy, direct access to Industry Canada's extensive expertise and information resources. The information on Strategis will help you make critical decisions about opportunities for growth, explore new markets, find partners, form alliances, find and develop new technologies or processes, or assess the risks of new ventures. website: Strategis - Canada's Business and Consumer Site Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)Women's Enterprise Centres have been established in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan with funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada to provide loan financing and support to women entrepreneurs. Tel.: 780-495-4164 Small Business Tax Requirements and ServicesBusiness Number and Integrated ServicesThe BN is a unique federal government numbering system that identifies your business and the various accounts you maintain. This 15-digit number consists of:
To register a new business, or for more information on the other services below, call: Toll-free: 1-800-959-5525 or visit the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) website. Goods and Services Tax (GST)The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has implemented a number of initiatives to simplify your payment of the GST:
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Investment Tax CreditAn investment tax credit is available for small businesses engaged in scientific research and experimental development. If you have never filed a claim for the SR&ED investment tax credit, the CRA has a service to help you. The service also makes you aware of the incentives to file, including the new 18-month filing deadline. Simplified Returns and ClaimsIncorporated businesses are required to submit a T2 corporate tax return. If your business has gross revenues of $500 000 or less and no taxable income, you can submit a T2 Short return. This two-page return reduces the time it takes to complete the form. |
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