How to register business or business name - You need to register your business with the Companies Branch of the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services. If you are starting a business in Nova Scotia, you need to register your business with the Nova Scotia Registry Of Joint Stock Companies. If you are starting a business in BC, you need to register your business with the Corporate Registry. In all cases, the first step is to choose and register a business name, a process that often requires a name search. After that, it's a matter of filling out the appropriate forms (and paying the appropriate fees) to register your business. This link is for businesses starting in Ontario, however, visit later for other provinces business procedure.

Choose Business Name - Choosing the right name for your business is an important decision. You want a name that will draw potential customers, help clients identify your company and build your business image.

Name Search - Business name registration is no guarantee of exclusivity. (Business name protection is provided by a trademark, not by name registration.) The Business Names Act doesn't prohibit the registration of identical names, so you could register a business name that another company is already using. If you do, or if you register a name that's confusingly similar, a lawsuit could result so it's a good idea to conduct a name search to see if anyone else is using the business name you want.

Which business type is Good for me? - Sole proprietor, Partnership or Corperation?