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Business registration and incorporation

Visit the ESC Corporate Services website to find the information you need to register your business. The ESC Corporate Services business registration and incorporation services are currently available provincially in Ontario, Quebec and federally in Canada.

For additional information, visit the Government of Canada site.

Choose the right structure for your business

The business structure you choose influences your day-to-day operations, including the tax rules and regulations applicable to you or your business. There are various ways to structure your business in Canada, each with their benefits and considerations. Three common small business types are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.

Each business structure in Canada may be governed by applicable provincial or federal laws. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are compliant with all applicable laws when creating and operating your business.

  • Sole Proprietorship

    • The owner of a sole proprietorship has sole responsibility for making business decisions, receives all the profits, is personally responsible for all liabilities and does not have separate legal status from the business.  
    • The risks and liabilities can even extend to your personal property and assets.

  • Partnership

    • Typically, agreement between two or more individuals, corporations, trusts, or partnerships that oversee the business.
    • Partnership agreement determines how profit and expenses are shared, and responsibilities for the business’s obligation. 
    • Obligations and liabilities of the business may cover other terms.

  • Corporation

    • Separates the business from its owners 
    • This setup may offer tax benefits and limited liability protection.  
    • Requires more paperwork, ongoing legal and accounting costs, etc.

You can get up to $300* cash back

Once you've determined the right structure for your business, incorporate your business online with support from TD and ESC Corporate Services.

When you incorporate a business or register a business name online with ESC Corporate Services and open a TD Small Business Chequing Account, you can get $300 cash back for Incorporation or $100 cash back for Business Name Registration. Offer ends April 30, 2026. The business registration and incorporation services are currently available provincially in Ontario, Quebec and federally in Canada.

  1. Incorporate a business or register a business name (sole proprietorship) with ESC Corporate Services. 

    Conditions apply. 

  2. Within 60 days of incorporating or registering a business name, open a new, TD Small Business Chequing Account. *Eligible accounts include TD Basic, Every Day A, B, C or Unlimited Business Plan.

  3. Get your cash back. Additional terms and conditions apply.

    Ready to move forward? Book an appointment.

Tools and resources

  • Small Business Resource Centre

    Tools and calculators that can help you keep your small business on the right track. Get off to the right start with these helpful business resources.

  • TD Merchant Resource Centre

    We’re here with practical payment-processing information. Find information and resources to support your business and payment processing needs.

  • Advice Hub

    Explore our repository of stories that inspire. Small business owners across Canada share the challenges and opportunities they face.

Products and services to help you get started

  • Small Business Accounts

    TD Small Business Bank Accounts offer a variety of features and benefits to help you manage your money and grow your business.

  • Business Credit Cards

    Take charge of your spending. Find a business card for you.

  • Receiving and making payments

    Enable your customers to pay as they prefer. Process and collect payments quickly, plus pay bills and invoices efficiently.

  • Lending products

    Explore a variety of lending products for short, medium and long-term borrowing needs.

Ways to open an account