By Sharad Gondaliya, CPA
Many of our non-resident clients never set foot in Canada to start or run their corporation. They live in India, the UAE, Germany, the US, Singapore and many other countries. What makes that work is a clear division of tasks: you run the business, and we handle the Canadian registrations, filings and paperwork.
Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA.
What we handle, and what you need to do
| Step | Who does it | Visit to Canada needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporate in Ontario or BC | We file; you approve the details | No |
| Ontario registered office address | We provide it at 55 Queen St E, Suite 1205, Toronto | No |
| Business Number and all CRA accounts | We register them | No |
| CRA representative access | You sign the authorization; we deal with CRA | No |
| CBSA import registration in CARM | We support it | No |
| Canadian business account | We help you open it; the institution approves | No |
| Bookkeeping, GST/HST, payroll and T2 | Gondaliya CPA files them under an annual package | No |
1. Incorporation
Ontario and BC allow 100% non-resident shareholders and directors. You can be the sole director. A federal corporation would need at least 25% resident Canadian directors, so we do not recommend federal for non-resident founders.
2. A real Ontario address
An Ontario corporation needs a registered office in Ontario, and a post office box alone is not accepted. Our address service at 55 Queen St E, Suite 1205, Toronto is $1,000.00 per year plus $130.00 HST. We scan your mail and send it to you, so CRA and bank letters do not sit unread.
Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA. CRA letters arrive at an office run by your own CPA team.
3. All CRA registrations, no SIN needed
We register every CRA account your corporation needs: Business Number, GST/HST, payroll, corporate income tax and information returns. Non-resident registrations are processed by hand at CRA, so please allow several weeks. We follow up for you.
4. A Canadian business account without visiting
We help you open a Canadian business account without visiting Canada. The big banks usually need a branch visit, so we work with non-resident-friendly options and prepare your file so it moves quickly. The financial institution makes the final approval after its own identity checks.
5. Ongoing filings
After setup, Gondaliya CPA files your T2 return, GST/HST returns, payroll, NR4 slips for payments to non-residents and the Ontario annual return. Fees are flat and annual, based on revenue. Please book a free consultation for a quote.
Setup fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Our incorporation fee | $35.00 |
| HST on our fee (13%) | $4.55 |
| Ontario government fee (no HST) | $300.00 |
| Ontario NUANS report, named company | $25.00 |
| Registered office address, first year | $1,000.00 |
| HST on the address service (13%) | $130.00 |
| Total, named company with address | $1,494.55 |
Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA. Questions? Please email info@opencorporationfor35.ca.
FAQs
How do I sign documents from abroad?
Electronically. Resolutions, authorizations and engagement letters are signed online.
What if CRA calls or writes?
Once you authorize us as your representative, CRA can deal with our office directly, and letters arrive at your Toronto address.
Who is Open Corporation for $35?
Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA. Gondaliya CPA is a CPA Ontario firm in Toronto, led by Sharad Gondaliya, CPA.
Start today
Please start at opencorporationfor35.ca or email info@opencorporationfor35.ca. Related reading: Ontario or BC corporation for non-residents. Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA.
