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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.

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Trusted by entrepreneurs

Paddio Inc. Logo

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

Aldo De Jong, CEO

Paddio Inc.
Toronto, ON

Bringing People Places Inc. Logo

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.

Kevin MacNeill, CEO

Bringing People Places
Summerside, PEI

Cloud x Lab Logo

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

Sandeep Giri, Founder

Cloud x Lab
Toronto, ON

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

Ribbon Basics - Corporation $225/month, or $2700/year Government fees additional Coming soon Ribbon Basics - Sole Proprietorship $175/month, or $2100/year Government fees additional
Business formation (if required)
Corporate maintenance
CPA prepared business tax return
Accounting software subscription
($45/month value)
Payroll subscription
($29/month value)
Add-on available
Ongoing basic tax +
compliance support
CPA prepared personal tax return
Add-on available
Add-on available
Bookkeeping
Add-on available
Add-on available
Business address
Add-on available
Add-on available

Optional add-ons include business address services and bookkeeping.

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How we compare

Ribbon Basics - Corporation $2700/year RBC Ownr $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
QuickBooks Online
Essentials subscription
QuickBooks Payroll
Core Subscription
Ongoing tax +
compliance support

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 and sole-proprietorships 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.