Why do people incorporate?
Incorporating means creating a separate legal entity for your business. Your corporation is distinct from you personally – it can own assets, sign contracts, hire staff, and be taxed separately. For many Winnipeg business owners, incorporating is one of the smartest financial moves they make.
How it works: Step by Step
Register your corporation name
Your corporation needs a legal name. You have two options — a numbered company (e.g. 1234567 Manitoba Ltd.) which is quick and straightforward, or a named company (e.g. Currie Holdings Ltd.) which requires a NUANS name search to confirm availability. The Companies Office reviews all proposed names to make sure they aren’t too similar to existing ones. We help you choose the right option and handle the registration on your behalf.
Get your Business Number from CRA
Think of your Business Number (BN) as your corporation’s SIN number — it’s how the government identifies your business. Every corporation needs one. The BN is the foundation for all your CRA accounts and is based on a simple principle: one business, one number. We register your Business Number for you as part of the incorporation process so you don’t have to navigate CRA on your own.
Set up your PST, GST and Payroll accounts
Depending on your business, you may need to register for one or more government tax accounts. Here’s a simple breakdown of when each applies:
We’ll set up your corporation the right way — from day one
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Currie Accounting
Winnipeg’s trusted accounting firm for over 25 years, serving businesses and individuals with professional, reliable service.