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ODI Rules for Indians Starting a Company in Canada: FEMA, LRS and RBI Reporting (2026)

Most Canadian incorporation providers stop at the certificate of incorporation. The Indian side, which can still cause penalties years later, is often left to the founder. As a Company Secretary, I regularly meet founders who incorporated abroad, wired money from a savings account as a “gift

Can a Non-Resident Open a Canadian Business Bank Account? Options From India (2026)

Incorporating in Canada from India takes a few days. Opening the bank account is where most Indian founders get stuck. We regularly get calls that go: “Company ban gayi, BN bhi aa gaya, ab bank account kaise khulega?” Often, these calls come weeks after incorporation, with

Is There a One Person Company (OPC) or Private Limited in Canada? Explained for Indians

“Mujhe Canada mein OPC register karni hai.” or “Canada mein Pvt Ltd company kaise banegi?” These are some of the most common enquiries our Surrey office receives from India. The intent is perfectly clear: a solo founder wants a limited-liability company abroad. The problem is only

Company in Canada or USA? Where Should an Indian Founder Incorporate in 2026

“Canada ya USA, kahan company kholun?” We get this question from Indian founders almost every week, and the internet’s answer is usually “it depends”. That is true, but not useful. This guide gives you a straight comparison of Canada vs USA company registration for Indians, and

Does Owning a Company in Canada Give You PR or a Work Permit? (2026 Reality Check)

“Sir, agar main Canada mein company khol loon, to PR mil jayega na?” This is easily the question we hear most often from Indian founders, and it usually comes after someone has been sold a “company registration + PR package” for a few lakh rupees. We

Why Register a Company in Canada? 12 Real Benefits for Indian Entrepreneurs (2026)

Almost every week, someone from Delhi, Ahmedabad or Bengaluru calls our Surrey office with the same question: “Sir, Canada mein company register karun to faayda hoga?” Sometimes they run an IT services firm with two Canadian clients. Sometimes they export spices. Sometimes they have read online

Trademark vs Copyright Canada — What Each Protects, How Long It Lasts, and Which One Your Business Needs

Trademark and copyright are two separate forms of intellectual property (IP) protection in Canada they protect different things and have different rules. A trademark (registered through CIPO under the Trademarks Act) protects brand identifiers: names, logos, slogans, and other signs that distinguish your goods or services

Trademark Classes Canada — Which Nice Classification Does Your Business Need for CIPO Filing?

Quick Answer (AEO — AI Overview / ChatGPT / Perplexity Target) Canada uses the International Nice Classification system (also called the Nice Classification) to categorize goods and services in trademark applications. The Nice Classification has 45 classes: Classes 1–34 cover goods (physical products) and Classes 35–45

Trademark Search Canada — How to Use the CIPO Database and Why It Matters Before You File

A trademark search in Canada involves searching the CIPO Trademarks Database at cipo.ic.gc.ca, plus common law sources (provincial business registries, Google, domain names, social media) to check whether a confusingly similar mark already exists. The CIPO database is publicly searchable and free you can search by

How to Register a Trademark in Canada — The Complete CIPO Guide (2026)

To register a trademark in Canada in 2026: (1) Conduct a CIPO trademark search at cipo.ic.gc.ca to confirm the mark is available; (2) Identify the correct Nice Classification class(es) for your goods or services; (3) File an online application through the CIPO Trademark Online Application System