Forming a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership under The Business Names Registration Act 

A sole proprietorship is a business consisting of one owner. That owner may be either an individual or a corporation, and is personally liable for all the debts of the business.

A partnership is a business owned by two or more individuals or corporations (in any combination). Within a partnership, each partner is potentially liable for all debts of the partnership.

Step 1: Conduct Name Search 

Before you may form a sole proprietorship or partnership, you must search and reserve a name for that business.

The Name Availability Search and Reservation can be performed online before submitting your application for registration OR you include the  include the appropriate Request for Name Search and Reservation form (Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Syndicates or Business Corporations)  in your documentation submission (Steps 2-3). 

Need More Help?
Choosing the Right Name
The Business Name Registration Act

Step 2: Complete the Application for Registration 

Once you have your name search results and reservation number, you may complete and submit the forms required to register online - Click here to access our Corporate Registry online registration website.

You may also view the Business Name Registration Kit, which contains a copy of all the forms (and instructions) required to register a business in Saskatchewan.
 

Business Names Registrations Act Forms
(Sole Proprietorship or Partnership)

Business Name Registration Kit
Trousse d’enregistrement d’une entreprise ou d’une société
Additional forms and documentation can be found here.

Step 3: Submit the Required Documentation with Payment 

You can submit forms online, by mail, fax, or in person.

Online (costs $55): You may register online using the Corporate Registry's online registration website. Click here to get started!

Important Note: You save $10 registering online!

Mail, Fax or In Person (costs $65): Forms may be faxed, mailed or dropped off at:

Corporate Registry
1301 1st Avenue
Regina, SK
S4R 8H2 

Phone: (306) 787-2962
Fax: (306) 787-8999
corporateregistry@isc.ca 


Please Note: All forms must be submitted in duplicate with the required fees.

Payment Options

All services provided by the Corporate Registry may be paid for by:
  • Cash (do not send cash through the mail)
  • Cheque/money order (payable to Information Services Corporation)
  • Visa/MasterCard
  • Debit Card (for walk-in customers only)
  • Deposit Account*
* Applies only to those agencies who have an Account with the Corporate Registry

Special Instructions:
  1. Mail requests - include your cheque or money order, Visa/MasterCard number (including expiry date) or Deposit Account Number.
  2. Fax requests - include your Visa/MasterCard number (including expiry date) or
    Deposit Account Number

Step 4: Receiving Your Certificate of Incorporation  

Once your request is successfully processed you will receive a Certificate of Registration in the mail.

Mail, In Person or Fax
It usually takes two weeks to process registration documents. If you need your documents processed in less than two weeks, there will be an additional $20 Emergency Processing Fee.  

Electronically
When you register online your Certificate of Registration will be mailed out to you the next business day.

Need More Help?

The Business Names Registration Act
Fee Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)