Can Newcomers Open a Business in Canada?
Yes — permanent residents and many work permit holders can open a business in Canada. Here’s what your immigration status allows and the practical first steps.
Newcomer Setup
Newcomer Entrepreneur Checklist: First 90 Days in Canada
30/60/90-day checklist for newcomer entrepreneurs in Canada — documents, banking, invoicing, tax setup, and what to have ready for your first tax season.
How to Start Freelancing in Canada as a Newcomer (2026)
Step-by-step guide to starting freelancing in Canada as a newcomer — SIN, business registration, banking, invoicing, tax setup, and first clients.
Self-Employed Newcomer in Canada: What You Need to Know
What newcomers to Canada need to know before going self-employed — immigration considerations, SIN, banking, taxes, and the practical first steps.
First Tax Return in Canada as a Self-Employed Newcomer
How to file your first Canadian tax return as a self-employed newcomer — T2125, residency dates, foreign income, software options, and what to expect.