Company Creation Services

We guide you from your ideas to your incorporation — with clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Start with confidence. Build with clarity.

Launching a business is exciting — and having the right foundation is critical. At The Joy Accounting, we help entrepreneurs take the right first steps by setting up their business structure, registering properly, and developing tools for financial and strategic success. Here's how we can support your business creation journey:

  • Business Name Search & Reservation

    Ensure your business name is available and protected.

    We conduct NUANS name searches and handle name reservation filings for corporations and sole proprietors, ensuring your brand starts strong and legally secure.

    💰 Price: $70 – $150 (includes NUANS report fee)

  • Sole Proprietorship Registration

    Fast and simple setup for small businesses and freelancers.

    Ideal for consultants, freelancers, and service providers. We help you register with the provincial registry (ex. Registraire des entreprises du Québec or ServiceOntario) and obtain your BN (business number) if needed.

    💰 Price: $100 – $200

  • Incorporation (Federal or Provincial)

    Incorporate your business with peace of mind.

    We guide you through incorporating federally or provincially (Ontario, Quebec, etc.), filing articles of incorporation, creating a minute book, and obtaining CRA business numbers (GST/HST, payroll, corporate tax).

    💰 Price: $350 – $750 (plus applicable government filing fees)


  • GST/HST Registration

    Start collecting tax the right way.

    We register your business for GST/HST with the CRA, ensuring you meet legal thresholds and filing deadlines.

    💰 Price: $75 – $150 (or free when bundled with incorporation)

  • Business Number & CRA Account Setup

    Set up your CRA accounts quickly and correctly.

    We register your BN, and open required CRA program accounts (corporate income tax, GST/HST, payroll, import/export).

    💰 Price: $75 – $150

  • Custom Business Plan Development

    Turn your idea into a bank-ready roadmap.

    Perfect for entrepreneurs seeking financing or clarity. We build personalized, financial-projection-backed business plans that align with your goals and attract investors or lenders.

    Includes:

    - Executive summary

    - Market analysis

    - Operations plan

    - Financial forecasts (up to 3 years)

    💰 Price: $650 – $1,200

  • Start-Up Tax Planning Consultation

    Avoid costly mistakes from day one.

    A one-on-one session where we discuss tax-efficient structures, deductible startup expenses, salary vs dividends, and compliance requirements — tailored to your business type.

    💰 Price: $150 – $300

  • Startup Bookkeeping System Setup

    Organize your books from the beginning.

    We help you select and set up cloud accounting software (like QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave), chart of accounts, invoicing templates, and expense tracking.

    💰 Price: $250 – $500

  • Employer Payroll Registration & Onboarding

    Hiring your first employee? We’ve got you covered.

    We handle CRA payroll registration, initial remittance setup, and show you how to stay compliant with deductions, T4s, and labour rules.

    💰 Price: $150 – $250

💼 Startup Combo Packages (Save more with bundles!)

  • Essentials Package (Sole Prop Registration + CRA Setup + GST/HST): $275

  • Incorporation Premium Package (Incorporation + Minute Book + CRA Setup + Startup Tax Consult): $975

  • Investor-Ready Package (Incorporation + Business Plan + CRA Accounts + Financial Forecasts): $1,350

“A big business starts small.”

Richard Branson