education and learning | January 19, 2026

Can Canadians register a business in the US?

You can register a Canadian company in a US state the same way you would register any other out of state (foreign) business. Most US states require a Certificate of Good Standing and/or a certified copy of the company’s formation document (articles of incorporation, organization, etc.)

How do I register a US company in Canada?

To register as a corporation, you will need to:

  1. incorporate your business (obtain your articles of incorporation) through federal incorporation or provincial/territorial incorporation.
  2. get a federal business number and Corporation income tax account from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Can a non citizen register a business in Canada?

You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or resident to open a business or branch in Canada, says Cross Border and International Tax Expert James Belesiotis: A non-resident does not have to be a resident to operate a business or branch in Canada however, the business might be subject to a higher tax.

How can a Canadian get a US business visa?

To start a U.S. business and to qualify for an E-2 visa, the Canadian investor needs to first make a full investment into the U.S. enterprise. That means setting up a legal business structure (such as an LLC, C-Corp, etc.), getting a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and opening a business bank account.

How to register a Canadian corporation in the US?

Canadian registering a US business. Register US branch for our Canadian Corporation. Selling a product brand from Canada in a US state.

Can a non Canadian resident register a business in Ontario?

This type of registration does not create a separate legal entity but will provide you with an Ontario Corporation Number or Business Identification Number so you may operate in Ontario. Our company also incorporates Canadian corporations for non-Canadian residents in the provinces of British Columbia and New Brunswick.

Can a Canadian company do business in the US?

Technically your US company will hire the services of your Canadian company to serve its US customers, and hence will produce no or little taxable profit in the US. This strategy, among other things, will make it easier to tackle international taxation issues. I hope that gives you some ideas on how to move forward.

When to register a foreign business in Canada?

a foreign company registers to conduct business in a province of Canada Harmonized Sales Tax/Goods & Services Tax (HST/GST) is required to be charged on all sales/services in Canada when the company’s worldwide sales are over $30,000 registration differs as to whether your company is a limited company or LLC