Canada: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €322
15% Federal TaxUS Market AccessTech Hub
Establish your business in Canada, a stable G7 economy with proximity to the US market, diverse talent pool, and competitive federal corporate tax rate.
Advantages
- ✓ 15% federal corporate tax rate (plus provincial)
- ✓ Preferential access to the US market through CUSMA (formerly NAFTA)
- ✓ Highly educated and diverse multilingual workforce
- ✓ Strong tech ecosystems in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership generally permitted
Important Considerations
- ! Combined federal + provincial tax can reach 26-31%
- ! Regulations vary significantly by province
- ! Immigration requirements for key personnel
Key Facts
15% federal + provincial
Corporate Tax
3-5 weeks
Setup Timeline
No minimum
Min. Capital
25% Canadian resident
Directors
Popular Business Entities
Corporation (Inc./Ltd.)
Setup Time3-5 weeks
Min. CapitalNo minimum
Tax Rate15% + provincial
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
Customize your company formation with add-on services and choose your payment method.
6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
Instant Quote
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3 Payment Options
Quote, card payment, or bank transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
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