Hi! I’m planning to start a small candle business in Canada — outsourcing production, launching a website, and doing a few pop-ups (no brick-and-mortar). I’m unsure what needs to be registered, filed, or insured. Any advice on the legal or startup side would be super helpful! I previously tried freelance work on Fiverr (fashion consulting & social media design), but it didn’t gain much traction. Thanks in advance for any guidance!

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I'm not in Canada so I can't give a TON of specifics, but your first step will be to register as a sole proprietor or LLC depending on your province. You'll also need a business number for taxes. Looking into basic liability insurance too, especially since you are selling products. Is there a local small business center near you? That should be a huge help.

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Thank you so much. I haven’t come across a local business, I need to keep an eye to find one.

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