Business and industry
Information for businesses on tax and tariff requirements, permits and regulations, intellectual property and copyright, and how to fund or incorporate a business, hire employees or sell to government.
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Services and information
Starting a business
Information on what to consider before starting a business, including registration, business plan templates, regulations and incorporation.
Business grants and financing
Information on grants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets.
Business taxes
Income tax, GST/HST, payroll, business numbers and customs rates.
Sell to government
Information on how to promote and sell your goods and services to government, search for bidding opportunities and compete for government contracts in Canada and internationally.
International trade and investment
Information on importing and exporting, free trade agreements and foreign investment. Includes hands-on help for navigating complex international markets.
Research and development (R&D) and innovation
Access resources to help fuel your R&D and innovation projects. Find out about funding, collaboration opportunities, commercialization and licensing, technologies, innovative solutions and more.
Intellectual property and copyright
Information on how to protect your intellectual property (IP) and gain competitive intelligence.
Permits, licences and regulations
Information about the permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business.
Research and business intelligence
Key economic indicators for sectors of the Canadian economy, tools to help you gain the competitive edge and the latest statistics and labour market information.
Hire and manage employees
Information on payroll, wages and other human resources obligations and advice on recruiting, training and managing employees.
Maintain, grow and improve your business
Maintain your corporation, business operations, marketing, management leadership, corporate social responsibility and more. Find out what you need to do to help your business thrive and remain in good standing.
Protect your business
Information on insurance, risk, legal issues and security to help protect your employees, business and shareholders.
Bankruptcy for business
Whether you owe money or are owed money, consider your options, and learn about proposals and bankruptcy.
Features
Business Development Bank of Canada
The BDC offers business loans and consulting services to help Canadian businesses grow, both at home and abroad.
Bold changes to the Build in Canada Innovation Program
The Build in Canada Innovation Program has made major changes to better serve Canadian innovators and testing partners.
Licensing someone else's product
Licensing can help you access new and better products. It allows you to leverage ideas generated outside of your own development team.
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