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The guide to incorporate your business

Everything you need to know about incorporating in Canada: corporation structure, legal security, tax advantages, provincial vs federal incorporation, key actors, and annual obligations.

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Guide contents

What's inside the guide

A comprehensive guide to incorporation in Canada, from corporation structure and tax advantages to provincial vs federal choices and annual obligations.

The Guide to Incorporate Your Business
01
What is a corporation?
Understand the separate legal entity, limited personal liability, asset protection, and the flexibility of the corporate structure.
02
Financing & wages
Explore payment options through salaries, dividends, or loans. Learn about selling shares and using corporate assets as collateral.
03
Minutes book
The legal documents your corporation must maintain.
04
Provincial vs federal
The key differences between provincial and federal incorporation.
05
Tax advantages
Understanding the tax rates, deductions, and tax credits of a corporation.
06
The Lexstart method
Our simplified 4-step process to incorporate your business online, including all government fees and legal documents.
Why this guide

What you'll learn

Practical, actionable information to help you incorporate your business with confidence in Canada.

Legal protection
Understand how a corporation limits your personal liability and protects your assets from business creditors.
Tax advantages
Learn about lower corporate tax rates, deductions, exemptions, and flexible payment options through salary, dividends, or loans.
Provincial vs federal
Make an informed choice between provincial and federal incorporation based on costs, naming rules, and your business needs.
Key actors & governance
Understand the roles and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, and officers, and how they govern your corporation.
Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about the guide and business incorporation.

Yes, the guide is 100% free with no commitment. We share it to help entrepreneurs better understand incorporation and make informed decisions.
No, this guide is for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, Lexstart can connect you with one of our partner lawyers.
A corporation is a separate legal entity that exists independently of its founders. It limits personal liability, protects personal assets from business creditors, offers tax advantages, and can exist indefinitely as long as it meets its annual obligations.
It depends on your needs. Provincial incorporation is less expensive and sufficient for most businesses operating in one province. Federal incorporation allows multi-province operations and bilingual naming. The guide covers the full comparison to help you decide.
Lexstart offers online incorporation at fixed, affordable prices. Our technology handles government filings and document generation automatically, and all government fees and legal documents are included.

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