Starting a Business

Starting a Business in Manitoba - "Start It"
There are many things to consider when you start a business. The following checklist is designed to help you plan your new venture.

Guide for Canadian Small Businesses
Many activities of a small business are subject to different forms of taxation. This guide will help you with each of these, and will explain how to plan for taxes, keep records, and make and report payments. It will also explain the different kinds of business structures, income tax reporting and payment, payroll deductions, importing and exporting, and how to prepare for and handle an audit.

Financing Information and Resources for Starting a Business
The following topics are explored:

Planning
Government Financing Programs
Online Tools
Banks and Other Lenders

Licensing & Registration

BizPaL
An online service that simplifies the business permit and licence process for entrepreneurs, governments and third party business service providers by providing one-stop access to permit and licence information for all levels of government. Click here to view the www.BizPal.ca Flash presentation

Register/Renew a business
Links to registering or renewing your sole proprietorship, general partnership or existing corporation in Manitoba, or incorporating in Manitoba.

Starting a Small Business in Manitoba: A Guide to the Basic Legal Requirements
This publication (.PDF file) contains a listing of licenses and permits as well as who to contact. (Note: this publication is in Adobe Acrobat format.)

Franchising
Franchising is one way to go into business for yourself, but at the same time, be part of an established company. It is a method of doing business, in which the franchisor grants you (the franchisee), the right or privilege to sell a product or service.

E-Business Info-Guides
E-Business Info-Guides focus on topics such as e-business planning and strategy, web site design, Internet marketing, selling online, and business-to-business e-commerce.

City of Winnipeg Business License Information
A listing of all businesses that require a license in the City of Winnipeg