Regulated business activities 

Learn what regulations apply to key business activities like importing, exporting, marketing, managing employees, and transporting goods.

• Registering your business

  Find out about the requirements to register your business with different levels of government.

• Human resources regulations

  Understand your obligations and responsibilities as an employer with regards to hiring, labour standards, wages, employment equity, maternity and parental leave, and more.

• Marketing, advertising and sales regulations

  Attracting new customers to your business is essential, but you need to follow a few rules.

• Privacy and your business

  If you collect, use or disclose personal information about individuals, you need to understand your privacy obligations and find out how to implement appropriate privacy policies and procedures.

• Health and safety regulations

  Learn about the regulations and standards that relate to the safety of your products, your services, and your workplace.

• Exporting regulations

  There are numerous opportunities for Canadian companies in global markets, but you need to be aware of certain laws and regulations when exporting.

• Importing regulations

  Importing is a regulated process. Know the rules and what you need to do to comply with regulations.

• Environmental regulations

  Check these sources for Canadian environmental guidelines, regulations and agreements.

• Building codes, regulations and related standards

  Find out about the building codes and standards in your province or territory.

• Accessibility

  Find out how to make your business accessible to persons with disabilities.

• Re:Sound Music Licences for Businesses

  Find out how to get the right licence(s) if you are playing recorded music as part of your business or at an event.

• Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada

  If you play recorded music or hire live musicians to enhance your business, SOCAN is there to help you determine what kind of licensing arrangement you require.