Start-up a Sole Proprietor Partnerships

Many small businesses start as sole proprietorships and partnerships. It is very simple to start and there are only a few legal obligations. Licensing might be required in some cases.

In Canada, the provinces maintain exclusive jurisdiction with respect to sole proprietorships and partnerships. To learn more please inquire with the province’s specific legislation.

Frequently asked questions for this section:

• Where do I register for establishing a sole proprietorship or partnership?

Related Link

• Canada Business Service Centres
  Provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.
• Business Assistant Start-up
  The Business Start-up Assistant (BSA) is a one-stop site for information on starting a business in Canada.  It covers topics such as market assessment, financing, taxation, writing a business plan and many more - all critical to starting a business.