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The all-in-one back office platform for Canadian entrepreneurs

Designed for new or existing small Canadian businesses, Ribbon manages registration, taxes, accounting, payroll, and compliance - all with expert support.

Trusted by entrepreneurs

We incorporated our startup on Ribbon and they went above and beyond helping us secure the name Paddio Inc. which was initially rejected.

I am thrilled that I found Ribbon. A real challenge to registering a new company on Prince Edward Island is the paperwork. PDFs are time-consuming. The Ribbon platform meant we could efficiently distribute, review, and sign electronic copies. Saves a tremendous amount of time.

The Ribbon team is great, they helped me setup a Canadian corporation before I came to Canada on a Start-up Visa. Highly recommended!

You didn't get into business to do paperwork

Ribbon was designed to handle the required back-office administration that all small businesses in Canada face. We cover the basics freeing you to focus on your business not paperwork.

Experience the benefits of joining Ribbon, including

Predictability

Experience fewer surprises. Ribbon tracks and submits mandatory tax and regulatory filings.

Cost savings

Access required services at reduced costs and discover tax savings.

Time-saving

Save hours of work per week.

Simplicity

Manage your business back-office on one platform.

Simple steps to launch and run your business with Ribbon Basics

  • 1

    Talk to a member of the Ribbon team

    A two way conversation where we make sure that Ribbon is the right fit for you and your business.

  • 2

    Business formation (or onboarding)

    We guide you through simple steps on the Ribbon platform to either incorporate or register your business. For incorporated businesses, we assist in appointing directors & officers, issuing shares, and initiating initial resolutions. Existing businesses are onboarded onto our platform.

  • 3

    Meet your team

    Join a dedicated chat channel to meet your assigned relationship manager, who serves as your main point of contact for inquiries. Your tax and accounting team will help establish tax accounts, accounting, and payroll systems.

  • 4

    Reminders & support whenever you need it

    Your relationship manager is available to assist whenever needed. Our platform provides timely reminders for important tax and government deadlines, ensuring your business stays compliant and on track. During tax season, your accountant will reach out to prepare your necessary business tax returns.

Fair and Transparent Pricing

Managed corporation $300/year Government fees additional Ribbon Basics $225/month Government fees additional
Business formation (if required)
Corporate maintenance
(minute book, resolutions, annual corporate return, etc.)
CPA prepared business tax return
Accounting software subscription
($45/month value)
Payroll subscription
($29/month value)
Dedicated account manager

Optional add-ons include business address services and bookkeeping.

How we compare

Ribbon

Business Owners typically spend
$3800+/year
Managed corporation $300/year Basics $2700/year Ownr Managed corporation $896/year Lawyer $1500+/year Accountant $2000/year QuickBooks $873/year
Business formation

+$199

Corporate maintenance
Share management
CPA prepared corporate tax return
PST/GST/HST filings
Accounting and Payroll Software
Dedicated account manager

Frequently asked questions

Ribbon is a digital platform to assist you in establishing and maintaining a Canadian business.
Our aim is to assist those who benefit most from our services. Typically these are businesses who make or expect to make over $75,000/year. If you know someone we should talk to, let us know.
We don't assist with industry licensing or municipal permits. Our tax filing support is limited to businesses operating primarily in Canada. For complex international structures, please contact us for more information.
We offer both ongoing and catch-up bookkeeping services. Ongoing bookkeeping starts at $150/month, while catch-up bookkeeping starts at $250.
We support Canadian Federal & Ontario corporations across Canada. If your headquarters are outside Ontario, we guide you through the extra-provincial incorporation process.
Yes, send an email to support@getribbon.ai to arrange filings for past tax years. Additional fees apply.
Yes, the Ribbon team will assist you in transferring your transactions or billing if you already use QuickBooks Online.
Yes, you can use Ribbon if your business is already established.
No, government fees are not included in our pricing. These fees are additional and vary based on the specific services required and your business location. Our team will provide transparent information about these additional charges during your consultation.