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Task Pathway🇨🇦 CA
Start a Business in Alberta
A trusted, step-by-step guide to help you register and launch your business in Alberta.
1
Choose a Business Structure
💼Private Services (Optional)
None listed
📝Notes
A corporation offers limited liability but more ongoing costs.
⚠️Warnings
Choosing the wrong structure can affect your taxes and liability.
2
Register Your Business Name
🌐Suggested destinations
Alberta Business Name Search↗
🔗Source links
alberta.ca
💼Private Services (Optional)
None listed
📝Notes
Your business name must be unique and not misleading.
⚠️Warnings
You must renew your registration before it expires.
3
Get a Business Number (BN)
🌐Suggested destinations
canada.ca
🔗Source links
CRA Business Number Information (RC1)↗
💼Private Services (Optional)
None listed
📝Notes
A BN is required to open a business bank account and hire employees.
⚠️Warnings
It's free to get a BN directly from the CRA.
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