Business Resource List Registering the Name of your Business Provincial law specifies that person may not operate or advertise under a business name (other than their own personal name) until that business name is registered in the Province of Saskatchewan. Information pertaining to registering a business name can be obtained from: Information Services Corporation Corporate Registry 1301 1st Avenue Regina, SK S4R 8H2 Telephone: (306) 787-2962 corporateregistry@isc.ca
Sole Proprietorship/Partnership: $50.00 Saskatchewan Mandatory Name Search $65.00 Registration (save $10 if completed online) $115.00 Incorporation: $50.00 Saskatchewan Mandatory Name Search $275.00 (save $50 if completed online) $315.00 *Questions regarding online completion of your registration should be directed to Information Services Corporations. Prices are subject to change. Business Licenses in Regina Looking to start or grow your business? This one-stop service gives entrepreneurs and business owners a single point of contact to find out what permits and licenses are needed from all levels of government – municipal, provincial or territorial, and federal – to start or grow your business. BizPaL is easy and convenient, available anytime and guides you through a simple, 4-step process: 1. Pick your location 2. Pick your business type 3. Answer questions about your business 4. Receive a customized list of necessary permits, licenses and other requirements, specific to your business activities, which includes basic information and links to more details and downloadable forms where available http://www.regina.ca/business/licences/obtain-licence/bizpal/
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Building and Demolition You require a permit from the City of Regina if you want to construct, demolish, build an addition or renovate buildings on your property. The permit allows City of Regina staff to review your plans to ensure they comply with all current building codes, bylaws and other applicable regulations. You, your contractor or your builder may apply for a permit; however, as the building’s owner you are responsible for complying with all building requirements. http://www.regina.ca/business/building-demolition/ www.regina.ca/residents/licences/apply-permit/building-construction/ If you wish to build a new commercial, industrial, institutional, or multi-family residential building, your building permit application will be circulated to all of these agencies by City staff:
City of Regina Urban Planning (zoning regulations) City of Regina Building Division (structural, mechanical and fire safety) City of Regina Municipal Engineering (traffic, roadways, site drainage) City of Regina Community Services (landscaping) Provincial Health Department (public health regulations) Saskatchewan Liquor and Gamin Authority (liquor and VLTs) To ensure that your application is processed in a timely matter, please review the building permit checklist prior to submitting your application. (https://www.regina.ca/opencms/export/sites/regina.ca/residents/building-demolition/.media/pdf/buildingpermit-checklist-form.pdf) To apply: For a detailed listing of what information should be included in your permit(s) and plans, please contact Building staff at (306) 777-7000 or visit them on the 9th floor of City Hall (2476 Victoria Avenue) weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (holidays excluded). You may complete the application form or City staff will assist you at the time of your application. You will be required to provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the following people/businesses:
Owner(s) Architect Engineer Contractor or authorized agent
Contact SaskPower if you require a permit or inspection for electrical work or for gas work. (i.e. new connections/lines or changes to existing connections/lines.) (www.saskpower.com)
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Contact Information: City of Regina P.O. Box 1790 2476 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Licensing: (306) 777-7717 Commercial Assessment: (306) 777-7233 Building Permits: (306) 777-7283 Mechanical & Plumbing: (306) 777-7592 Zoning: (306) 777-7551 www.regina.ca Fire Regulations Review fire regulations including regulations around smoke detectors, capacity requirements, address listing, exit doors, permits and licenses required. Contact Information: Fire Regulations Contact your local town, RM or village office City of Regina Fire Department 1205 Ross Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3C8 (306) 777-7830 Vendor’s License (Provincial Sales Tax {PST} Number) This is a separate process from registering your name. All businesses are required to register with Saskatchewan Finance to determine who is to collect and remit PST. The PST applies to taxable goods and services purchased in the province including goods and services imported for consumption or use in Sask. The General Sales Tax (GST) is not included in calculating the PST payable. Contact information: Saskatchewan Finance (306) 787-6645 Toll Free: 1-800-667-6102 www.finance.gov.sk.ca/taxes Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Before hiring an employee, most businesses must register with WCB. WCB provides workplace insurance coverage for all your employees. WCB will give you access to experts in health and safety for your business
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List sector. Sole proprietor, partner or executive officers are not automatically covered by WCB. You can apply for WCB optional insurance. Contact Information: Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board 200 – 1881 Scarth Street Regina, SK S4P 4L1 (306) 787-4370 Toll Free: 1-800-667-7590 www.wcbsask.com Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Occupation Health and Safety Division The Occupational Health and Safety Act is a comprehensive workplace safety code that all employers in Saskatchewan are required to abide by. Contact Information: 300-1870 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4W1 Phone: (306) 787-4496 Toll Free: 1-800-567-7233 http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/labour-relations-and-workplacesafety Employment Standards Division Labour standards govern working conditions in Saskatchewan. Any business in Saskatchewan with employees is required to abide by the Labour Standards Act. Contact Information: 300-1870 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4W1 Telephone: (306) 787-2438 http://www.saskatchewan.ca/work/employment-standards Federal Business Number The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will set you up with a Business Number (BN).This is a 9 digit federal identification number to use to register for accounts programs. Your unique BN will be the same for every account you set up: Goods and Service Tax (GST), Payroll Source Deductions, Import/Export Account, and Corporate Income Tax.
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Contact Information: Canada Revenue Agency Toll Free: 1-800-959-5525 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) www.cra-arc.gc.ca/business (www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc2/README.html) Employer Registration Number Set up a payroll number with the Canada Revenue Agency. This is required for all employers who make payroll deductions for Employment Insurance, Income Tax and Canada Pension Plan. Contact Information: Canada Revenue Agency Toll Free: 1-800-959-5525 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) www.cra-arc.gc.ca/business (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/payroll/) Goods and Services Tax The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax on the sale of most goods and services sold in Canada. Every business or person engaged in a commercial activity with gross sales revenue greater than $30,000 in four consecutive calendar quarters (12 month period) must register, collect, and remit the GST. Contact Information: Canada Revenue Agency Toll Free: 1-800-959-5525 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) www.cra-arc.gc.ca/business (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gsthst/) Import/Export Account Importers and exporters in Canada must keep accurate records. Apply for an import/export account through Revenue Canada Agency. For information on access of goods to and from Canada, contact the Canada Border Service Agency. Contact Information: Canada Border Services Agency 2510 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina, SK S4W 1B7 Phone: (306) 780-6223 Toll Free: 1-800-461-9999 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Federal Incorporation (optional) Businesses in Saskatchewan can incorporate federally and provincially. You can find a detailed overview of processes and fees on the Corporate Canada website. Contact Information: Corporations Canada Toll Free: 1-866-333-5556 https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cd-dgc.nsf/eng/home Public Health / Regulations For information regarding food safety regulations and to apply for necessary licenses and permits Contact Information For General information visit: www.health.gov.sk.ca/public-health Public Health Inspector Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region 2180- 23rd avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Telephone: (306) 766-7755 Toll Free: 1-888-354-8111 www.rqhealth.ca/ Five Hills Health Region 455 Fairford Street East Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1H3 Telephone: (306) 778-5280 Toll Free: 1-888-425-1111 www.fhhr.ca/ Sunrise Health Region 270 Badbrokke Drive Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6 Telephone: (306) 782-2401 www.sunrisehealthregion.sk.ca/ Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Liquor Licenses and Permits To apply for a liquor license visit Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. Licenses are required to sell or serve any alcoholic products.
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Contact Information: 2500 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3M3 Telephone: (306) 787-5563 Toll Free: 1-800-667-7565 https://www.slga.gov.sk.ca/ (application forms available online) Saskatchewan Justice Consumer Protection Branch Licenses are required for the following types of businesses: Auctioneers; Collection Agents, Credit Reporting Agents, Direct Sellers (direct solicitors), Film and Video Classification, Motor Dealers, Cemeteries, and Sale of Training Courses. Application forms and the acts are available on the Consumer Protection Branch website. Contact Information: Suite 500, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK S4P 4H2 Telephone: (306) 787-5550 Toll Free: 1-888-374-4636 http://www.fcaa.gov.sk.ca/cpd Regina Public Library The Regina Public Library has an excellent business resource library with books pertaining to various areas of business. Contact Information: 2311 – 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0N3 Telephone: (306) 777-6000 www.reginalibrary.ca Check the business pages of your local telephone book for a library in your area, or go to www.libraries.gov.sk.ca/libdirectory.html and do a search. Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre For a wide variety of business services and resources visit the CSBSC online, by phone, or in person.
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Contact Information: Telephone: (306) 242-4101 Toll Free: 1-888-576-4444 E-mail: Saskatchewan@canadabusiness.sk.ca http://www.canadabusiness.ca/sask. Conseil de la Co-operation de la Saskatchewan (in French only) Contact Information: Suite 205, 1440 – 9th Avenue North Regina, SK S4R 8B1 Telephone: (306) 566-6000 Toll Free: 1-800-670-0879 www.ccs-sk.ca Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. Contact Information: 100 – 1919 Rose Street Regina, SK S4P 3P1 Telephone: (306) 359-9732 Toll Free: 1-800-879-6331 www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca Regina Regional Opportunities Commission Obtain access to a number of free resources by booking an appointment with the Business Services Specialist or on the website. Contact Information: 1925 Rose Street Regina, SK S4P 3P1 Telephone: 789-5099 Toll Free: 1-800-661-5099 www.reginaroc.com Realtor.ca Interactive mapping data base to locate your next home or locate businesses for sale. http://www.realtor.ca/splash.aspx
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List Better Business Bureau (BBB) BBB creates a community of trust worthy businesses. This data base provides information of businesses that resolve business and consumer complaints in a timely and professional manner. They mitigate complaints from the customer to the business. Contact Information: 980 Albert Street Regina SK S4R 2P7 PH: 306-352-7601 Toll-Free 888-352-7601 (In Saskatchewan only) E-mail: info@bbbsask.com Regina Public Schools This organization represents all the schools in the public system from kindergarten to grade 12. On their web site you will find information on every program the schools offer. There is information on how to enroll our child and how to arrange for transportation to and from school. Contact Information: 1600 4th Ave. Regina, Sk. S4R 8C8 E-mail: info@rbe.sk.ca Childcare Centres Finding early childcare can be difficult. The following link will give you access to the list of registered childcare centers in Saskatchewan. Click on “Regina Centers” or “Regina Homes” to get a full contact list of childcare facilities in Regina. http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/Child-Care-Listings
reginaroc.com
Business Resource List
The content of this publication is provided for the general guidance and benefit for potential entrepreneurs in the Regina Region. This guild does not have any legal standing and cannot be used as an official interpretation of various code and regulations currently in effect. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information at the time of publication, errors and omissions may occur.
reginaroc.com