About Sole Proprietorship Canada
Independent, plain-English guidance for Canadians starting and running a sole proprietorship.
What this site is
Sole Proprietorship Canada (soleproprietorship.ca) is an independent educational resource for Canadians who are starting, running, or closing a sole proprietorship. We publish step-by-step guides and free tools covering registration in every province and territory, CRA accounts, taxes, banking, insurance, licensing, and day-to-day operations.
How we research our guides
Every guide is written for the Canadian context and grounded in primary sources. We cite the Canada Revenue Agency, canada.ca, and the official provincial and territorial business registries. Where a figure changes often — a fee, a rate, or a threshold — we state it as a range or with a clear "confirm the current amount" note rather than presenting it as fixed fact.
Editorial independence
Our content is not sponsored by the companies we mention. Some outbound links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you sign up or buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never determine what we recommend or how we rank options. Every affiliate link is disclosed on the page where it appears.
Corrections
If you find an error, or a fee or rule has changed, tell us at hello@soleproprietorship.ca and we will correct it. Guides show an "Updated" date so you can see how current they are.
Not professional advice
This site provides general information only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Every business situation is different — confirm the details that apply to you with the CRA, your provincial or territorial registry, or a qualified professional.