Get up to $300* back with RBC

Register or incorporate your business with Ownr today and get up to $300* back when you open an RBC business bank account.

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Ownr Makes it Easier to Start a Business

All-in-One Platform

Create, store, and update legal documents, access helpful resources, get exclusive Ownr Perks and amazing customer support—all in one easy-to-use platform.

Launch Your Business in Minutes

Register or incorporate your business in less than 15 minutes. Find a business name, fill out your information, and we’ll take it from there.

Find the Right Solution for Your Business with Ownr

Incorporation

  • All your documents in order. Get the right legal documents and government filings from the very beginning. So you can start your business with confidence.
  • Secure and accessible online storage. Your business paperwork, including formation documents and digital signatures, is stored securely online, so you can access it anytime.

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Sole Proprietorship

  • Make your business official. Get the right legal documents and government filings from the very beginning. So you can start your business with confidence.
  • Room for your business to grow. Start with a sole proprietorship and seamlessly upgrade to incorporation anytime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are a lot of reasons entrepreneurs choose to register or incorporate their business. Some of the more common reasons include: establishing a professional identity, collecting GST/HST, opening a business bank account, hiring employees, or bringing on investors, and making tax time easier.

Ownr Perks are exclusive discounts for Ownr customers from Ownr partners with leading brands to help you save time and money as you launch and grow your business. Ownr Perks offers up to $15,000 in value.

It’s up to you to decide to set up your business as a sole proprietorship or a corporation, but there are a number of factors that can help, including cost, taxes, and liability. Still not sure? We’ve got a guide to help you decide which business structure is best for you.

It’s simple. Once you’ve registered or incorporated with Ownr, simply open an RBC business bank account within 60 days, and click on the ‘Refund Me’ button in your Ownr dashboard*. Learn more about how it works here.

Ready to Make Your Business Official?

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