If you just put up for condominium for rent in Toronto and are moving to Montreal and are worrying about moving or starting up a business, don't fret, it's a very simple process. Basically, all you have to do is register your new business or transfer your license to your new province and you're all set.

Like all provinces and territories in Canada, business registration is mandatory for most businesses in Quebec. The only businesses that don't have to be formally registered are joint ventures or sole proprietorship's that operate under a business owner's first and last name. For example, if you were registering for a business that was called John Smith's R&B Hip Hop Music Shop, you would not have to formally register the business. But, if you called the store John's R&B Hip Hop Music Shop, you would have to register it.

You should also note that just because you are not required to register such a sole proprietorship or joint venture in the province of Quebec, it's in your best interest to if you want to maximize your Saginaw Enclosures business, for example. All registered businesses in Quebec are automatically entered into the business register maintained by the provincial Registraire des entreprises, making the existence of your business a matter of public record.

In Montreal, if you are starting a sole proprietorship whose name does not include the owner's first and last names or a partnership, for instance, you must officially register your business within sixty days after beginning operations. It doesn't matter if you are registering a Montreal business or a wedding rental Burlington business, in Canada, registering your business allows you to operate immediately without need to a license (as required in the United States). Of course, if you are opening a business where you need to be certified or educated, like a Mississauga dentist office, a lot more is required in order for you to work with the public. Otherwise, the basic business registration procedure is simple. All you have to do is fill out a Declaration of Registration form (along with all the applicable fees) at an office of the Registraire des entreprises in Montreal. Once the form is accepted and payment is made, you're all set!

Finally, there are just two catches you need to be aware of. First, although English translations of the form are available to all Montreal residents, you must fill out the French version of the form in order to register your business. Second, you can fill out the form online at the Registraire des entreprises Quebec website, but currently the Declaration of Registration cannot be filed electronically. So your best bet is to head own to your local business registration office and do everything in person, to make sure it's done correctly and you can get to work as soon as possible.