Sole proprietorships are registered in Alberta by filing a “Trade Name Registration Form” with the Alberta registries office. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; duplicate business names may exist however, if you choose […]
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Sole Proprietorships are formed in Canada by filing a statement of sole proprietorship registration with the registry office of the desired jurisdiction of registration. The Registration Process Sole proprietorships are registered in Alberta by filing a Declaration of Trade Name with the Alberta registries office. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few […]
Cons of running a sole proprietorship
Liability If your business owes someone money, so do you. And if someone sues your business, they’re suing you personally. Other structures like corporations—act as a shield for this kind of liability. The sole prop doesn’t provide any kind of shield. Uncertain lifespan If a sole prop owner decides to go out of business, the […]
Pros of running your business in Canada as a sole proprietorship
Total ownership When you have a sole proprietorship, you’re the sole owner. While you’re liable for all the business’s debts, you’re also entitled to all its income. And when it’s time to make a business decision, you’re not legally required to check with shareholders or partners. Cheap and easy setup It costs zero dollars to […]
What is a sole proprietorship in Canada?
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business that is owned by one individual. It is the simplest kind of business structure. The owner of a sole proprietorship has sole responsibility for making decisions, receives all the profits, claims all losses, and does not have separate legal status from the business. If you are a sole […]
Structuring & Registering Your Business in Alberta
An important decision that needs to be made at the outset is the choice of legal structure for your business. There are numerous factors that will need to be considered to make the correct decision for your particular business. The most important consideration is that the corporate form will limit your liability for business debts […]
Creating and operating a business corporation in Alberta
Is incorporation right for you? Whether you should operate your business as a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or co-operative depends on your particular situation and your particular needs. Benefits of incorporating a new company in Alberta Incorporating a new company in Alberta, Canada offers many benefits to your company, including: creation of a separate legal […]
Retaining the Corporate Status of Your Alberta Corporation
In order to retain the limited liability that your Alberta corporation offers, you must follow certain corporate formalities involving decision making and the proper record keeping of your Alberta Corporation records. In short, you’ve got to be organized. Retaining Corporate Status Alberta Corporations and their owners must observe certain formalities to retain the corporation’s status […]
Working in Alberta
Working in Alberta Labour Market Between 1997 and 2017, Alberta’s unemployment rate averaged 5.3 percent, compared to 6.8 percent in British Columbia and 7.1 percent in Ontario over the same period. In 2018, Alberta’s unemployment rate had risen to 6.6 percent, higher than the Canadian average of 5.8 percent. Although Alberta’s unemployment rate has risen […]
Alberta Petrochemicals Industry
Alberta is Canada’s largest refining and petrochemical cluster, characterized by modern, world-scale plants with access to abundant resource feedstock and efficient transportation systems able to deliver supply to consumers. There is significant potential for investors who are interested in taking advantage of Alberta’s vast energy resources and new government development programs to build new petrochemical […]
