Do you actually need a Canadian corporation?
Not every market entry requires incorporating in Canada. The answer depends on who sells, who imports and what your buyer requires.
Canada Market Entry Services
Build the Right Structure Before You Enter Canada
Enter Canada with the right business, import and compliance structure. Entering Canada is rarely just about incorporating a company or obtaining a registration number. Before execution, companies need to determine who sells, who imports, who collects tax, who holds inventory, who carries product responsibility, and what regulatory pathway applies. CCBONLINE helps companies structure these decisions and coordinate the local execution required to operate in Canada.
进入加拿大之前，先把主体、进口、监管、责任和本地经营结构理清。
The real problem
Canada Entry Is a Business Structure Problem Before It Is a Registration Problem
"How much does it cost to register a company?" is rarely the real question. These six decisions usually matter more.
Who should act as the Importer of Record?
Your Canadian entity, your customer, a distributor, a Non-Resident Importer or a third-party IOR — each changes tax, control and liability.
Do you need BN, GST/HST, RM or CARM?
Some structures need a Business Number, GST/HST, an RM import-export account and CARM registration; others do not.
What regulatory category does your product actually fall into?
Classification, intended use and claims decide the regulatory pathway — often before anything can be imported or sold.
Who handles inventory, returns, insurance and after-sales?
Warehousing, fulfillment, returns, insurance and after-sales need an owner in Canada, not only at head office.
What does your Canadian buyer, distributor or procurement organization actually require?
Buyers often ask for a Canadian entity, tax account, insurance or vendor registration before they proceed.
What we set up
What We Help Companies Set Up
We help you decide what is actually required, then coordinate the specialists who deliver it. We select the parts you need — not a fixed package.
Business Setup & Operating Foundation
Ontario Corporation, Federal Corporation, Extra-Provincial Registration, Business Number, GST/HST, corporate records, and CPA / legal / banking coordination.
A Canadian corporation is not automatically required for every market entry.
Importer of Record & Import Setup
Importer of Record, Non-Resident Importer, and a comparison of Canadian entity / customer / distributor / third-party IOR options; RM Import-Export Account, CARM Client Portal, Customs Broker, financial security / customs bond, and first-import documentation.
Product Classification & Regulatory Entry
Product classification, intended use, product claims, ingredients / materials, labelling, packaging, regulatory authority and regulatory gap analysis. Typical directions: cosmetics, natural health products, drugs / antiseptics, medical devices, biocides, food, and electrical / industrial products.
We do not promise specific approval outcomes.
Local Operations
Warehousing, fulfillment, returns, after-sales, insurance coordination, a Canadian contact and logistics coordination.
Employer & Team Setup
Payroll, WSIB, payroll provider, employee / independent-contractor setup coordination, employment lawyer, CPA and business insurance.
Supplier & Procurement Readiness
Vendor registration, supplier registration, CanadaBuys readiness, supplier profile, insurance documentation, compliance documentation, bid readiness and local fulfillment capability.
Typical situations
When Companies Usually Contact Us
You already have a Canadian customer or purchase order.
Your customer asks for DDP delivery into Canada.
You are unsure who should act as Importer of Record.
A customer asks for a Canadian company, tax account, insurance or vendor registration.
You do not know what Health Canada, CFIA or certification requirements apply to your product.
You plan to establish Canadian inventory, warehousing, employees or after-sales capability.
You already sell in the United States and want to understand what can — and cannot — be reused in Canada.
Engagement options
How Engagements Usually Start
Four common entry points. Specific projects are quoted after an initial review of your structure, product category and complexity.
CAD 380 / 90 minutes
For one relatively well-defined question.
From CAD 2,400
A combined assessment of entity, IOR, tax accounts, regulatory path and operating requirements.
From CAD 15,000
For companies that have decided to enter Canada and need to advance the actual market-entry preparation.
CAD 3,500–7,500 / month
For companies that need continuous Canadian local coordination and operations support.
Specific incorporation, licensing, certification, customs, regulatory and implementation projects are quoted based on company structure, product category and project complexity. Government fees and third-party professional fees are quoted separately where applicable.
FAQ
Common Canada Entry Questions
Do I need a Canadian company to sell in Canada?
Not always. A Canadian corporation is not automatically required for every market entry. Whether you need one depends on who sells, who imports, how you collect tax, whether you hold local inventory and what your Canadian buyer requires. We help you decide before you incorporate.
Who can act as Importer of Record in Canada?
The Importer of Record can be a Canadian entity, your Canadian customer or distributor, a Non-Resident Importer arrangement, or a third-party IOR. Each option changes tax, liability and control. The right choice depends on your business model and import structure and should be confirmed case by case.
What is CARM?
CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) is the Canada Border Services Agency system importers use to manage duties, taxes and accounts through the CARM Client Portal. Importers generally need to register and post financial security. The exact requirements depend on your import structure.
Do I need GST/HST registration?
It depends on where and how you sell, your revenue and whether you are the importer. Some structures require a Business Number with GST/HST and an RM import-export account; others do not. We map this to your specific model rather than assume it.
Can my US product certification be used in Canada?
Sometimes partly, sometimes not. Canada and the United States are separate regulatory systems. Some testing and documentation can be reused; labelling, certification marks and regulatory authority often differ. This needs to be assessed against your product, claims and category.
Does CCBONLINE provide legal or tax advice?
No. CCBONLINE provides market-entry structuring, project coordination, information preparation and local implementation support. Legal opinions, tax filing, customs filing, certification and testing are provided by the appropriate lawyers, CPAs, customs brokers or certification bodies, which we coordinate where required.
How do I know what Health Canada requirements apply to my product?
It depends on the product classification, intended use, claims and ingredients or materials. We help identify the likely regulatory category and the gaps to confirm, then coordinate the appropriate specialists. We do not promise specific approval outcomes.
Can CCBONLINE help with warehousing, insurance and after-sales support?
Yes. Local operations — warehousing, fulfillment, returns, after-sales, insurance coordination, a Canadian contact and logistics coordination — are part of what we help set up and coordinate for companies operating in Canada.
Next step
Discuss your Canada entry
Tell us your product, target market, whether you already have a Canadian customer, and the entry question you most need to resolve. We review fit first, then confirm the scope, fee and start conditions.
We usually reply within 1–2 business days and screen fit before any paid work.
Professional responsibility. CCBONLINE provides market-entry structuring, project coordination, information preparation and local implementation support. Legal, tax, customs filing, certification, testing and other regulated professional services are provided by the appropriate lawyers, CPAs, customs brokers, certification bodies or qualified professionals where required.