Establishing a Business in Canada – FAQs

Definitions

What is a business?

What is a sole proprietorship?

What is a partnership?

What is a joint venture?

What is a corporation?

What are the types of corporations?

Taxation

What is a Business number?

How do you determine if you are non-resident or resident of Canada for tax purposes?

What are the tax liabilities?

What is Branch tax?

What is the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit?

Government Incentives

Are there any federal tax incentives?

What are the Provincial and Territorial Tax Incentives for Investment in Canada?

Government Partners

• Other government resources for businesses