You DON’T need to register your business if:

• You are operating a sole proprietorship under your personal name (ex. “John Smith”)
• You are practising a profession regulated by a governing body (e.g. doctor or lawyer) and your firm is operating under the name of a current or former associate

You DO need to register your business if:

• You are operating a business under any other name (e.g. John Smith Consulting)
• Your business is operating under any other scenario not detailed above

Do you need to register your business?