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 […]
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About Business Name Registration in Ontario
Ontario 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 […]
Ontario Grants and incentives for innovation and R&D
Ontario-based businesses can benefit from a number of government grant and tax incentive programs that drastically reduce the cost of performing research and development activities. Opportunities include: Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) offered through the National Research Council provides financial support to qualified small and medium-sized enterprises (less than 500 employees) in Canada to help […]
Region-specific funding for businesses in Ontario
Depending on which region of Ontario you are based in, your business may be eligible for region-specific funding to support business expansion. Funding for businesses in Southwestern Ontario Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) provides grant and loan funding for economic development in southwestern Ontario. The funds support projects that create jobs, encourage innovation, collaboration and […]
Ontario Government grants to cover the cost of hiring and training
Government grants for hiring and training abound for businesses operating in Ontario, with both federal and provincial programs offering as much as $20,000 or more to companies that hire and/or train workers. Here are just a few opportunities your business can cash in on when you hire in Ontario: Access Mitacs funding programs to benefit […]
General funding and incentives for growing Ontario businesses
Financing, government grants and support for exporters Foreign Buyer Financing from Export Development Canada (EDC) provides financing to international customers so that the agency takes on the risk of non-payment. Your customer receives extended payment terms and you receive payment according to your contract’s terms and conditions, so your business reaps the benefits of a […]
General funding and incentives for growing Ontario businesses
Financing, government grants and support for exporters Foreign Buyer Financing from Export Development Canada (EDC) provides financing to international customers so that the agency takes on the risk of non-payment. Your customer receives extended payment terms and you receive payment according to your contract’s terms and conditions, so your business reaps the benefits of a […]
