Sole proprietorships are registered in Nunavut by filing a Declaration of Use of a Business Name with the Nunavut 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, […]
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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 […]
The Importance of Protecting Your Nunavut Corporate Status
An Nunavut corporation is a legal entity that is created and regulated by state laws. For legal, practical, and tax purposes, a corporation is legally separate from any of the people who own, control, manage, or operate it. If you want the advantages of having a corporation, you must follow legal requirements for running it. […]
Incorporating a new Company In Nunavut Checklist
If you are thinking of incorporating a new business in British Columbia, the following checklist may help you. Please note that not all steps will be necessary for every corporation, and there may be some steps that are necessary for your corporation that are not included. Decide to Incorporate File Articles of Incorporation Adopt Corporate […]
About Business Name Registration in Nunavut
Nunavut Business Name Registration. A business name does not have a legal existence in its own right. It is simply a name used by one or more persons to represent their business to the public. That means the sole proprietor or partners are personally responsible for the debts and obligations of the business. Registering a […]
About Incorporation in Nunavut
About Incorporation in Nunavut. Corporations are incorporated provincially in Nunavut, according to the provisions of the Nunavut Business Corporation Act with the Nunavut Registries Office “Nunavut Registries”. Company Formations Canada provides fast and easy Nunavut Incorporation Service and provides all the documents your new Nunavut corporation will need to stay up-to-date and in compliance with […]
