It’s the dull part of starting a new business – the administrative tasks. Use this handy checklist to make sure your business is set up properly and compliant with relevant government regulations.
Once you’ve written your business plan, secured start-up money, sourced suppliers and feel ready to serve customers, it’s time to open required business accounts and make the standard arrangements necessary to conduct business in this country.
Complete the following activities to set up your new business.
You’ll have to decide on a form of business structure for your new business. Your choices are Sole Proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation.
Each carries distinct advantages, disadvantages and costs. Check with your lawyer or accountant regarding the best choice for you and your business.
Depending on your business structure, your business must be registered with different levels of government for different reasons.
Trying to figure out what types of permission you need to open your business can be challenging.
Check with your local or national government agencies for more information on the permits and licenses required to start your business.
Businesses must follow certain rules set out by local, national and other government agencies.
If you are operating a business with a name other than your own, you’ll need to open a business bank account so you can make deposits and issue payments.
Promote credibility by ordering cheques featuring your business name and consider establishing commercial credit history by obtaining a business credit card.