Alberta Sole Proprietorship

A sole proprietorship can be established in just one business hour when placed in the fastest queue. Once we receive your completed order, including payment and all required information, and you've chosen the quickest processing option, our team will review your order, register it with the government registry, and email you the electronic documents within one business hour. Please note, the latest submission time is 3:00 PM local time.

You will receive the final business registration statement, which includes your Business Identification Number (BIN). Following that, additional services like your GST/HST account and CRA business number will be sent to you via email.

Absolutely. Our firm has full access to both federal and provincial corporate registry name databases. We conduct name searches using NUANS Canada and handle registrations through the government registry system. You can verify the documents with the provincial government and the Canada Revenue Agency.

Yes, we are a OneStop center for business registration and corporate filing services. You also have the option to add additional services such as a CRA Business Number, GST account, payroll account, export/import account, WCB account registration, domain name registration, corporate seal, and more.

Once we receive your order, our specialists will review it. If any additional information is needed, we will reach out to you via email or phone.

A corporate seal is an official embossed stamp that helps protect your business from fraudulent activities and carries legal significance in preventing false representation. Traditionally, corporate seals are used on important documents such as contracts, share certificates, bank papers, and land titles. It is highly recommended if your company handles frequent transactions or issues receipts, invoices, and other documents like loan agreements, mortgage applications, employment contracts, service contracts, or sub-contracts. Click here to see more pictures of Corporate Seal.

Canadian businesses are required to obtain a Business Number (MANDATORY) to access their Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) account. Also referred to as an RC number (RC0001), this serves as your business’s unique identifier with the CRA. A Business Number is often needed for activities such as entering into business contracts, setting up payment processing accounts, applying for a Google business account, registering a trade name, opening an Amazon account, and completing annual corporate filings.

This is the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) registration. If your corporation plans to hire employees now or in the future, WCB registration is mandatory. We will register your business, provide you with the account number, and connect you with WCB authorities. Please note, there are no fixed monthly premium fees—WCB will assess your eligibility for a free program or determine any applicable fees.

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A sole proprietorship can be established within one business hour when placed in the fastest processing queue. Once we receive your fully completed order, including payment and all necessary information, and you've selected the quickest option, our team will review your order, register it with the government registry, and email you the electronic documents within one business hour. Please note, the final submission time is 3:00 PM local time.

After we register, the government sends us the electronic documents via email. Therefore, we can forward these documents to you at no extra charge. Sending them through postal service incurs additional costs for printing, handling, and shipping.

A valid NUANS report is required for a named corporation. You can either upload your existing report or request us to obtain it for you. If you choose to upload, please make sure it is an Alberta NUANS report (not a federal one). Click here to see the sample of NUANS Report.

If your current business registration has expired, the government system will issue a new registration document under the same business name and transfer the existing CRA accounts (Business Number, GST Account, Payroll Account, etc.).

A business can sell services, goods, or both to its customers. Examples of services include professional and technical services, consulting, recreation, arts and entertainment, and social assistance.

Please specify your primary and most important business activity (only one). Be specific and avoid vague descriptions to prevent delays. Keep it concise and straightforward to expedite the process.

Yes, you can. If you don't have an official business email address yet, you may use a Gmail or Hotmail address for now. After your business is registered and you acquire an official domain name and email address, you can update this information on our website.

This refers to the location where the business operates. It can be a commercially rented space or a home address. However, it cannot be a P.O. Box; it must be a physical address. All CRA documents will be sent to this address.

Yes, you can change it later. In many instances, if a commercial space hasn't been rented yet, a residential address is provided. Once you secure a commercial location, you can update the address on our website.

If you don't have a local provincial address, we offer a registered address and mail scanning service. Please click on the form where it says, "If you don't have an address in this province, click here."

Yes, you have the option to renew it annually. Typically, the price remains the same.

The default package does not include obtaining a preview of the draft from official systems and sending it to our clients. If you would like to review the draft before the final submission, this option is available. Please be aware that the delivery timing of the draft to your inbox will depend on the service speed you select. If we do not receive your approval within a specified timeframe, our agent will proceed with the final filing and send you the corresponding business establishment documents afterward.

In Alberta, any individual, regardless of age, can register a sole proprietorship. However, opening a bank account for the business or signing legal contracts related to business transactions may require a minimum age. Currently, there is no citizenship or residency requirement to register a sole proprietorship in Alberta.

This product is intended for registering or renewing a sole proprietorship owned by a single individual (formerly known as a Master Business License). If the business name is owned by a corporation, please select the appropriate product. Trade Name Registration. If the business name is owned by more than one persons or corporations, please click on the product General Partnership Registration.

Every business in Canada is required to obtain a business number from the CRA. This serves as the identification for your corporation with the Canada Revenue Agency.

If you sell products or services in Canada and collect GST/HST from your customers, you are required to have a GST/HST account number. The GST number must be displayed on your customers' invoices or receipts. Failing to collect GST could result in penalties from the CRA.

If you hire employees, including yourself, you will need a Payroll Account Number. If you don't have any employees, you can process your own salary or a family member's salary through the payroll account to take advantage of CRA's income-splitting provisions. Please note that this is not a payroll service; it is solely the initial setup of a payroll account with the CRA.

If your business includes the export of physical goods, obtaining this account is necessary. The government uses it to facilitate customs clearance.

If your business includes importing physical goods, this account is required. The government uses it to manage customs clearance.

Registering with the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) is required for most businesses in Alberta within 10 days of hiring their first employee. Certain types of businesses are exempt from mandatory registration with the WCB based on their activities (Examples are banks, insurance companies, hair salons (with exceptions), private schools or daycares, travel agencies, etc.) but many employers in these industries choose to register with the WCB anyways for protection to their workers. WCB registration is particularly important for small businesses and start-ups to provide financial security in the event of a workplace accident.

We act as an agent for global domain registration. Once your business name is approved, we can immediately reserve a domain in your company's name (for example, www.companyname.com).

An official email address contains your business name and is used for communications related to your custom domain. (example: CustomName@companyname.com)

An official corporate seal is an embossed stamp designed to protect the business against fraudulent activities. It carries legal significance in preventing the false representation of your business. Traditionally, corporate seals are applied to contracts, share certificates, bank documents, land titles, and more. It is highly recommended if your company engages in frequent transactions or issues receipts, invoices, and other documents such as loan agreements, mortgage applications, employment contracts, service contracts, or any sub-contracts. Click here to see more pictures of Corporate Seal.