Starting Your Business

Starting your own business is an exciting step.  The Entrepreneurship Centre at KEDCO helps new businesses get off to a running start by providing guidance and resources on the important issues of starting your business. 

From this section you can link to a powerful collection of resources and information that will assist you in making your business ambitions a reality. 

Resources for government programs and services for Ontario BusinessesOntario Business Program Guide
Information on operating a small businessYour Guide to Small Business

Types of Business StructuresClick for more information on Business Structures

Search a Business NameVisit ServiceOntario.ca

Register Your Business

Beechgrove Complex
51 Heakes Lane
Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00pm
Phone: (613) 536-7372 

Visit ServiceOntario.ca

Register for GST

Registration Department
Revenue Canada Excise
31 Hyperion Court
Postal Bag 2600
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5P3
Phone: 1-800-959-5525

 Visit CRA.com

Register for RST (PST)Visit ServiceOntario.ca

Register for Employer Health TaxVisit ServiceOntario.ca

Register for Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)Visit ServiceOntario.ca
Choosing The Perfect Location

Click for information on
Choosing a Location

Click for information on Home-Based Business

Finding the Perfect LocationClick for Available Properties
Operating an eCommerce BusinessClick for eCommerce Information
Making Your Business AccessibleClick for information on Accessible Employment Standard
Securing Financing for Your BusinessClick for information on Financing
Developing Your FinancialsClick for industry estimates on your Financials
Finding a Bookkeeper in KingstonVisit the Canadian Bookkeepers Association

For more information call (613) 544-2725 ext. 7222
or email entrepreneurship@kingstoncanada.com.