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Discuss your business idea,
contact the Pictou Regional Development Commission at 752-6159.
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Conduct a self-assessment & prepare a Business Plan.
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Register your business name with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies, P.O. Box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4 (424-7770), or at any Access Nova Scotia Centre toll-free (1-800-225-8227). Registration may also be done online at:
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If forming a partnership, obtain a Partnership Agreement from your lawyer.
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Register for a Business Number with Revenue Canada. The Business Number (BN) is an account number assigned by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). You only need a BN if you require any one of the following business accounts:
- GST/HST
- Payroll
- Corporate income tax
- Import/Export
For information, contact Revenue Canada.
Toll-free Nova Scotia:
English: 1-800-959-5525
French: 1-800-959-7775
Online Registration: www.businessregistration.gc.ca
Web information: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/bn/menu-e.html
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If you require Workers’ Compensation coverage, call 491-8999, or toll-free (1-800-870-3331). They are located at 5668 South Street, P.O. Box 1150, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y2. Online at: http://www.wcb.ns.ca/
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If you will occupy commercial premises, contact the Regional Manager of Assessment at 485-4372 within one week of opening you business, in order to comply with Business Occupancy Tax legislation.
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Contact the Pictou County District Planning Commission (755-1390) to check Zoning Laws & By-laws in your area to determine if the location for your business is zoned accordingly and to determine permit or licensing requirements.
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Check the Nova Scotia Permits Directory for other permits and licensing your business may require. http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/default.asp
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Obtain insurance coverage for your business.
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Open a current account with your bank, or lender, under the registered name.
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Keep a record of all revenues and expenses. You may wish to consult an accountant or bookkeeper.
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