Corporate services in Canada
Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in Canada: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.
Services in Canada.
Company Registration
Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.
Business Licence Registration
Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.
Visa & Immigration
Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.
Employee Recruitment
Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.
Office Leasing
Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.
Ready-Made Company Transfer
Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.
Canada — key facts.
| Bank Account Opening | 14–25 days |
| Common Entity Type | Federal / Provincial Corporation |
| Corporate Tax | ~26.5% combined (federal + provincial) |
| Foreign Ownership | YES 100% allowed (some provinces need resident director) |
| Local Agent / Director | Resident director required in several provinces |
| Incorporation Time | 1–2 weeks |
Account opening process.
Match
We assess your case and shortlist the banks in Canada most likely to approve you.
Build
We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.
Launch
Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.
Land
Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 14–25 days.
Pros & cons of Canada.
Advantages
- Stable G7 economy with strong banking
- Access to USMCA / North American market
- British Columbia allows non-resident directors
Watch-outs
- Resident-director rules in many provinces
- Higher combined tax rate
- Banking KYC for non-residents
Ready to set up in Canada?
Tell us your business activity and ownership structure. We'll confirm exact costs, timelines, and the best banks for your case within 24 hours.