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 | Regulations | Patents & Trademarks | Packaging & Labeling | Business Structure | Signage | Taxation | Labour & Manpower | Business Considerations Checklist
Have You Considered the Legalities and Paperwork Associated With Your New Venture?
When it comes to setting up your new venture there are many business considerations to take into account.
For instance, the business structure that you will use depends on many things such as regulations, permits, tax implications and the amount of risk you are willing to take with your personal assets.
One of the most important things to think about when developing your service or product is the legality of your new venture. Your product or service must be produced and sold while meeting the regulations of your chosen market and by obtaining all necessary permits
and licenses.
Regulations
What are the Regulations?
- Business Registration On-Line - This site from Canada Revenue Agency is a one-stop, on-line, self-serve application that allows you to register for a new Business Number, as well as four other Canada Revenue Agency programs
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 | Patents & Trademarks
Have You Protected Your Idea?
- Alberta - Copyright, Patents, Trademarks - This page from Canada Business Service for Entrepreneurs, provides information and resources on copyright, patents and trade-marks that may apply to your business in Alberta and also provides access to Canadian and international copyright, patents and trade-mark databases
- Canadian Intellectual Property Office - The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada. CIPO's areas of activity include patents, trademarks, and copyrights
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| Packaging & Labeling
What are the Requirements?
- Labeling - Frequently Asked Questions - In Canada, food products are regulated through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Requirements vary depending on the marketing channel used to sell the product and the nature of the food. Find answers to common questions about packaging products and links for further investigation from Alberta Agriculture and Food
- Labeling - Packaging Consumer Products (Non-food) - The Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act applies to any person who is a retailer, manufacturer, processor or producer of a product, or a person who is engaged in the business of importing, packing or selling any product
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| Business Structure
Have You Chosen a Structure For Your Business?
- Business Structures - Business Development Canada has compiled and answered common questions regarding business structure
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| Signage
How Will Your Customers Find You?
- Signs and Your Business - This publication from the Business Link discusses signs, what they can do for your business, and how they can be used to your advantage. A checklist for ordering a business sign is also provided
- Sign Up Alberta - Sign Up Alberta replaces the current highway sign system with one that is more informative and efficient, one that will allow Albertans and other travelers to access everything our province has to offer easily and safely
Taxation
What Taxes Are Involved?
- Taxation Info Guide (Alberta) - This guide is designed to help you navigate through different programs, services and regulations pertaining to taxation and business in Alberta
Labour & Manpower
How Will You Find and Keep the Right People?
- Hiring Employees - This site from Service Canada has a collection of links for information on hiring employees
- Group Coverage Fact Sheet - Information from the Canada Revenue Agency on Canada Pension Plan contributions, employment insurance premiums and income tax for employers
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Phone the Ag-Info Centre, toll-free in Alberta at 310-FARM (3276), for assistance. |
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