Legal guides

Guides for Canada first, then guides that apply everywhere.

Opening a company in Canada: locals, foreigners, freelancers and digital nomads
Federal or provincial corporation with no minimum capital, 15 percent federal plus provincial corporate tax (9 percent small-business rate), GST/HST from CAD 30,000, no digital nomad visa: the facts for starting out in Canada as a local, a foreign founder, a branch or a freelancer.
Canada, reviewed 10 Oct 2026
Establishing a business in Canada
Sole proprietorship or corporation, federal or provincial incorporation, the CRA business number, GST/HST and the provincial rules: how to start trading in Canada.
Canada, reviewed 30 Sep 2026
Choosing a legal form for your business
Sole trader, limited company or partnership: what changes with each choice.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026
Contracts every new business needs
The short list of documents that prevent the most common early disputes.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026