Launching a business in Canada

NX Accountants has strong links with Canada, so we’re in a great position to offer to support to businesses looking to expand into British Columbia or Ontario.

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Advantages of doing business in Canada

Canada is a politically stable nation with a strong record of growth. There is a competitive market for innovative products and services. Canada has good infrastructure and a high standard of living.

The UK Department for Business and Trade has identified aerospace, infrastructure and food & drink as sectors with opportunities in Canada.

Registering your business in Canada

When you open a site in Canada, you’ll need to:

  • register your business with the Canadian government to get a business number and a tax account
  • apply for permits and licences

We can provide support with this administrative work, and we can also advise on national and regional sources of funding in Canada. We can keep you informed about tax and deductions that may be of benefit to your organization.

Which level of corporation is right for my business in Canada?

Canadian businesses operate at a provincial/territorial level, or at a national level. NX Accountants can tell you which type of incorporation is right for your organization.

Business customs in Canada

Canadian business customs will be familiar to anyone used to doing business in the UK, the US or UAE. If you are operating in Quebec, you’ll need to speak fluent French, or be ready to work through a translator or interpreter. But English is the official language in the rest of Canada.