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Business Formation & Tax For Self-Employed Canadians

Business formation, bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, and a mailing address. Expert support, zero guesswork.

Customers save an average of $2,000+ per year on their legal & accounting fees

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Trusted by 100+ Canadian small business owners

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Great seamless experience! The Team was supportive and did everything possible to reduce any risks. I've gone through the incorporation process several times with different vendors and Ribbon set the bar.

Mehdi Rahman, CEO
Innovative Global Talent Platforms
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These folks are absolute gems - Nicholas and Vishal are both valued resources and an integral part of our organization, we couldn't have achieved what we've done in such a short amount of time without them. We're very pleased. Definitely have our recommendation for bookkeeping, taxation, regulatory and compliance. Their portal is beyond nifty too - keeping us up-to-date on compliance.

Tanner Gettis, CEO
Wakey Internet
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The Ribbon team is great, they helped me set up a Canadian corporation before I came to Canada on a Start-up Visa. Highly recommended!

Sandeep Giri, Founder
CloudxLab
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Real Humans + Smart Software to Keep You Compliant, Organized, and Filed

The best of both worlds — expert support when you need it, automation that keeps your costs down.

  • Start and maintain your corporation without paperwork headaches.
  • Use Ribbon just for formation, or add bookkeeping and tax support when you're ready.
  • Friendly human support, there when you need it.

You didn't get into business to do paperwork

Ribbon handles all the back-office tasks for small businesses in Canada, so you can focus on what you do best - running your business.

Why choose Ribbon? Because we offer:

Predictability

No more surprises. We handle your tax and regulatory filings on time.

Cost savings

Get all the services you need at a lower cost.

Time-saving

Save hours every week on administrative tasks.

Simplicity

Manage everything from one easy-to-use platform.

Getting Started with Ribbon is Easy

  • 1

    Chat with Us

    We'll discuss your needs and see if Ribbon is right for you.

  • 2

    Get Set Up

    We'll help you incorporate or onboard your business with simple, guided steps.

  • 3

    Meet your team

    Connect with your dedicated manager who will be your go-to person for any questions. Our tax and accounting experts will help set up your accounts and systems.

  • 4

    Ongoing Support

    Receive timely reminders for tax and government deadlines. Your manager is always here to help, and during tax season, we'll reach out to prepare your returns.

Straightforward, Fair Pricing

Managed corporation $300/year Government fees additional
Basics $3300/year or $275/month Government fees additional
Business formation (if required)
Corporate maintenance
(minute book, resolutions, annual corporate return, etc.)
T2 Income Tax Return + GST/HST/PST Returns
Bookkeeping
(includes up to 30 transactions/month)
QuickBooks Subscription
Year-round bookkeeping, payroll and tax support
Payroll
$25 per person per month

Why Ribbon is the Best Choice for Canadian Entrepreneurs

Ribbon

 Business Owners typically spend
$5000+/year
Managed corporation $300/year Basics $3300/year Ownr Managed corporation $896/year Lawyer $1500+/year Accountant $3000+/year QuickBooks $873/year
Business formation

+$199
Corporate maintenance
Share management
Corporate tax return
PST/GST/HST filings
Accounting Software
Bookkeeping
Dedicated account manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Ribbon is a digital platform designed to help you establish and maintain a Canadian business.
Ribbon is tailored to assist businesses that typically make or expect to make over $75,000/year.
We do not assist with industry licensing or municipal permits. Additionally, our tax filing support is limited to businesses primarily operating in Canada. For inquiries regarding complex international structures, please contact us for more information.
No problem, catch-up bookkeeping starts at $250.
We support Canadian Federal & Ontario corporations across Canada, except for Quebec.
Yes, we can help. Please send an email to support@getribbon.ai to arrange filings for past tax years. Additional fees apply.
Yes, you can. The Ribbon team will assist you in transferring your transactions or billing if you already use QuickBooks Online.
Absolutely, you can use Ribbon even if your business is already established.
No, government fees are not included in our pricing. These fees are additional and vary based on the specific services required and your business location. Our team will provide transparent information about these additional charges during your consultation.