What is Start Right Now?

Start Right Now helps Canadians incorporate their business online quickly and affordably. We guide you through name search, filing, and setup without needing a lawyer.

How fast can I incorporate my business in Canada?

Most incorporations complete within one business day once your name is approved. Federal and provincial filings, including Alberta, are processed online.

What is the difference between federal and provincial incorporation?

Federal incorporation protects your business name across Canada and supports multi province operations. Provincial incorporation is faster and often slightly cheaper if you operate locally.

Do I need a lawyer or accountant to incorporate?

Not for most small businesses. Start Right Now provides a guided, compliant filing flow so you can incorporate confidently without legal counsel.

How much does it cost to incorporate with Start Right Now?

Pricing starts at $199 plus government fees, which vary by province and filing type. You will see a clear total before checkout with no hidden charges.

Is incorporating worth it for a small business or side hustle?

Yes. Incorporation can provide limited personal liability, potential tax savings, and stronger credibility once you have consistent revenue or client contracts.

Do you offer a satisfaction or refund guarantee?

Yes. If you are not satisfied within 60 days of purchase, we will refund our service fee. Your peace of mind matters to us.

Can I register anywhere in Canada through Start Right Now?

Yes. You can incorporate federally or provincially in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and other provinces, all from one online platform.

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We make Canadian business incorporation simple, fast, and fully compliant — so you can launch with confidence and focus on growing.

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`Why Incorporate Your Business in Canada?`

Incorporation gives your business its own legal identity — helping you protect yourself, unlock tax advantages, and build something that’s easier to grow and scale over time.

Tax efficiency

Incorporation can unlock lower corporate tax rates and better tax planning as your business grows.

Limited liability

Your corporation is legally separate from you, helping protect personal assets from most business risks.

Built to scale

Incorporated businesses are easier to grow, raise capital, add partners, and expand over time.

Why incorporate with Start Right Now?

Our affordable subscription plans set every business up with complete incorporation, all required documents, government filings, ongoing compliance, and more.

Free Incorporation

Get incorporated properly without paying expensive fees. Just pay for Government Filing Fees & Minute Book.

Digital Minutebook

Your legally required corporate records, stored digitally and kept up to date — no binders, no paperwork.

AI Co-Founder Chat

Ask real business and compliance questions and get clear answers — without booking a lawyer or accountant.

Legal Docs Generator

Create contracts, resolutions, and business documents when you need them — tailored to your company.

Over $10K+ in Perks

Exclusive discounts, credits, and offers to help you grow your business. Adding new perks every week.

We want to see you WIN!

We’re building tools, guidance, and support to help your business grow — not just incorporate and disappear.

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Federal vs Provincial Incorporation

Both federal and provincial corporations can operate anywhere in Canada. The main differences are name protection, paperwork, and long-term compliance costs.

Federal
Incorporation

Provincial Incorporaiton

Where you can operate?

Anywhere in Canada

Name protection?

Stronger protection
across Canada

Protection mainly in
the province

Registration cost?

Often cheaper to
register at the start

Often slightly more to
register at the start

Overall cost?

Usually higher over time if
you register in other
Provinces.

Usually lower if you stay
within your Province.

Best for?

Businesses planning to grow nationwide

Businesses starting or staying local

Setup & paperwork?

Slightly more paperwork

Simpler and faster

Ongoing compliance?

Federal filings plus provincial

Provincial filings only

FAQs

Everything you need to know about Incorporations in Canada

How do I incorporate in Canada?

To incorporate in Canada, you register your business as a corporation either federally or provincially. You choose a business name (or use a numbered name), provide director and shareholder details, and Start Right Now will file your documents. Once approved, your corporation becomes a separate legal entity from you personally.

What is federal incorporation?

Federal incorporation means your business is registered under Canadian federal law. It provides name protection across Canada and is often used by businesses planning to operate in multiple provinces. Federal corporations may still need to register provincially where they actively do business.

What is provincial incorporation?

Provincial incorporation means your business is registered in one specific province, such as Ontario, British Columbia, or Alberta. It is simpler to manage and is the most common option for small businesses and startups. Provincial corporations can still operate outside the province, depending on their activities.

Which is better: federal or provincial incorporation?

Neither option is universally better.Most founders choose provincial incorporation because it is simpler and has fewer ongoing requirements. Federal incorporation is usually chosen by businesses that want nationwide name protection or plan to expand across multiple provinces.

Can I operate Canada-wide if I incorporate provincially?

Yes. A provincially incorporated business can operate anywhere in Canada. In some cases, you may need extra-provincial registration in other provinces, but you do not need to federally incorporate just to operate nationwide.

Is federal incorporation cheaper?

Federal incorporation is often cheaper upfront because federal filing fees are lower. However, it typically has higher ongoing costs due to additional filings and registrations in multiple provinces. Provincial incorporation may cost slightly more at the start but is often cheaper long-term for small businesses.

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