Business Startup Resource Page

If you're starting a business in Saskatchewan, here are a few useful resources:  
The ISC business registry is the site you want to visit to register your business and has options for proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and more.

Saskatchewan business startup checklist from Magnaltus Consulting

Most cities will require you to register for a business license. Here is the link for the city of Saskatoon's licensing applications.

Every business will have different start-up requirements and costs, however, the following link from SK Startup Institute provides a good base for the necessary start-up steps.

Some businesses require additional licenses and permits, find out from BizPal for which ones you may need for operating in Saskatchewan. 

The City of Saskatoon has a business startup guide available with useful resources.

The Business Exchange is a useful resource if you want to purchase an existing business or become a franchisee.

Need a business plan but want to prepare it yourself? Here are a number of useful resources:

https://www.bsbcon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bsbcon-Sample-Business-Plan-Template.docx

https://skstartup.ca/guides/business-planning/writing-your-first-business-plan/  

https://skstartup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Business-Plan-Template.docx  

https://skstartup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Business-Plan-Basics-Checklist.pdf

https://businessplangenius.com/standard-plan/index.html

https://businessplangenius.com/premium-plan/index.html

https://www.oberlo.ca/blog/business-plan-examples

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan

https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/resources/start-up-business-planning/crash-courses/business-plan-essentials-a-quick-overview-of-whats-needed/

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/templates-business-guides/business-plan-template?utm_campaign=how-to-get-a-business-loan&utm_medium=ebook&utm_source=ebook&utm_content=text-link

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/starting-a-business/business-plan-template/

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/oidam/intuit/sbseg/en_us/Blog/Downloadable-assset/Template/business-plan-template-us-en.pdf

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/farm-business-management/business-plan-and-development-guides

https://www.conexus.ca/Business/Resources/StartingBusiness/

https://skstartup.ca/video-resources/executive-summary-and-business-introduction/

https://wesk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WESK-Business-Plan-Guide-v1-Dec-2022.docx

https://thesoloentrepreneur.org/build-business-plan-free-template/

If you're starting a business and need financing, here are a few resources to help you determine where and what kind of financing to get.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoO986BRrx0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYB-_9GEpUg 

https://innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca/innovation/s/?language=en_CA 

https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/landing-page/bdc-web-referral/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tB_3a_dC9k&t=1759s

Doing your own taxes is a lot easier if you have the right software programs that simplify the process. Wealthsimple is a great option for preparing your taxes yourself.

TurboTax also provides a free option for tax preparation.

If you own your own business, there are many expenses you can claim as tax deductions in order to reduce your taxable income. Here is a list of those expenses:

The Government of Canada also has a list of deductible expenses.

Free bank accounts are much harder to find for businesses than they are for individuals but BMO does have one option for free business banking. 

The Open Door Society's mission is to assist newcomers to Canada to become participating members of an inclusive and diverse community and country.

Saskatchewan Intercultural Association provides programs and services that empower and relieve barriers for Newcomers and Indigenous people.

This video explains the basics of how and when to collect GST as a business in Canada. 

Canada Revenue Agency's basic information on GST collection and remittance for businesses.

Avalon Accounting - https://www.youtube.com/@AvalonAccounting

Magnaltus Consulting - http://www.youtube.com/@magnaltusconsulting

Canadian in a T-shirt - https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianTShirt

Jessica Moorhouse - https://www.youtube.com/@jessicamoorhouse

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan - https://www.youtube.com/@wesk-womenentrepreneursofs30

This video explains the basics of how to import goods for sale in Canada. 

Information from the CBSA on steps to importing commercial goods. 

More useful import resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUfugEXOkUg

https://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/index.aspx?lang=eng

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIY8qg6PpRc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiP5m4Zru3w

The information needed to be included on a business invoices

Information on what tax deductions you can claim when using a vehicle for business use.

Information on what employers must deduct from employees and how to remit it.

More information on payroll deductions.

Information on the various types of insurance a business may want or need. 

More information on business insurance.

Additional link on business insurance.

Main PST website - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/taxes-licensing-and-reporting/provincial-taxes-policies-and-bulletins/provincial-sales-tax

WESK PST webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJHBInv8dhM&t=2616s

Jessica Moorhouse on PST - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL4P-q4wUHQ

Saskatoon interactive zoning bylaw map - https://citysaskatoon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=20597b40346845c8ac42539278072319

General zoning information - https://digital-zoning-bylaw-citysaskatoon.hub.arcgis.com/

Provincial food business requirements - https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-illnesses-services-wellness/all-z/food-safety/requirements-opening-food-business

Provincial food safety requirements - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/food-safety

More information - https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-diseases-services/food-safety

Additional information for specialty businesses in Saskatoon such as restaurants, day cares, and transportation businesses. 

BDC has a large library of business resources from startup to succession.