Self-employed Registration (Sole Proprietorship)
Register your business legally. We handle Trade Name registration and CRA Business Number setup.
- Official Trade Name Registration
- Business Number Setup Assistance
Olga Chykaliuk
Accountant
Olga Vozna
Accountant
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Proof of Registration
Official Trade Name Certificate that legalizes your business activity in the province.
CRA Business Number
Registration of a unique 9-digit Business Number (BN) for tax identification.
Self-employed Guide
Clear list of deductible expenses (vehicle, home office, telecom), tax rates, and reporting rules.
Q&A Session
Answers to your questions about taxes, business numbers, and tax obligations.
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We review your information and tax situation.
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FAQ
With self-employment, the business and owner are the same person, and income is taxed directly. A corporation is a separate legal entity with its own taxes, rules, and the ability to manage income and expenses more flexibly.
Self-employment is usually suitable if income is small and business is simple to manage. A corporation often makes more sense with higher income, business growth, or when separation of personal and business finances is needed.
Truck drivers should keep detailed records of income and trip-related expenses such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, meals, parking, and accommodation when CRA conditions are met. Forms like TL2 and IFTA are handled separately. Proper documentation helps with correct expense reporting. Specific rules depend on your situation.
In construction, you need to keep records of income and expenses, properly document work with subcontractors, and comply with industry requirements. Depending on the work format, this may include T5018, GST/HST, and WCB requirements. Proper records allow you to work without problems with contracts and clients.
You can account for expenses directly related to work: tools, equipment, consumables, workshop rent expenses, transportation costs, insurance, and professional services. It is important that these expenses have a work purpose and are supported by documents. In addition, you can claim many other expenses. Note that document flow must also be properly organized. We can discuss these details further in a consultation.
Yes. All income received must be confirmed by receipts or invoices, regardless of payment format (e-transfer, cash, terminal, and others).
In this work format, you typically register as a self-employed person, open a tax account, and independently keep records of income and expenses. It is also important to properly formalize relations with the salon.
Income from car rental through Turo or other services must be declared for tax purposes. You need to report rental income and expenses related to the use of the vehicle and keep proper records.
Yes. Rental income is subject to declaration regardless of platform or payment method. The rental format may affect the accounting method, but the income itself must be reported. We can help you with this.
It depends on whether these are personal items. To clarify whether you need to pay tax, contact us for clarification of additional criteria.
In many cases, if you are a Canadian tax resident, this income must be reported in Canada. The details depend on your situation. At the same time, for freelancers, it is important to properly account for expenses related to working from home.
For IT contractors, key factors are choosing the format of activity, proper expense accounting, and separating personal and business finances. These factors most affect the tax amount. As well as legal mechanisms for tax optimization.
You need to determine whether the person works as an employee or as a contractor and make payments according to their status. This depends on work conditions, schedule, and your level of control over the process.
Yes. Payment for services must be confirmed by receipts or invoices. This is necessary for your income records as well as for parents who can use these receipts for tax purposes.
This depends on the type and conditions of your Work Permit. In many cases, individuals with an Open Work Permit may engage in self-employed activities, provided there are no specific restrictions. We recommend reviewing your permit conditions before starting self-employment.