Self-employment
Topics
Starting a business
Information to help you successfully plan and start your business.
Permits, licences, and regulations
Information on permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business.
Employees, payroll, and taxes
Resources to help you hire and manage employees and pay taxes.
Employment insurance (EI) benefits for self-employed people
Information and tools to help you plan and start a business, including how to name, register and finance a business, and hire and pay employees.
Self-employed immigrants
Information on self-employment for immigrants.
Features
The Red Seal Program
Canadian Standard of Excellence for Skilled Trades.
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Working and aged 60 and over
The Post-Retirement Benefit is a lifetime benefit that can increase your retirement income.