Question 1

What is Ribbon Business?

Accepted Answer

Ribbon Business is a platform that helps you start and run a Canadian business, with a business address, online mail management, incorporation, corporate filings, bookkeeping, and tax support. Choose the services you need for your business.

Question 2

Can I use Ribbon just for a mailing address?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Virtual Business Address is a standalone service and our most popular option. Get a professional Toronto mailing address without renting an office or signing up for other services. We notify you when mail arrives, and you can request scanning, forwarding, or secure shredding online.

Question 3

How is Ribbon different from other virtual address providers?

Accepted Answer

Ribbon combines a business address and online mail management with support for starting and running your business. Our address plan includes registered office use for eligible corporations, with official correspondence and legal notices received on your behalf. We can also help you register or incorporate your business, maintain corporate records, and manage bookkeeping and taxes. Start with just an address and add services as your business grows, with the same team supporting you along the way.

Question 4

How can I keep my home address private?

Accepted Answer

Use a separate business mailing address on your website, invoices, and business correspondence. Ribbon gives you a professional Toronto address for that purpose, with registered office use available for eligible corporations. If your home address is already on a business registry, the relevant records need to be updated separately.

Question 5

Can I use Ribbon if my business is already registered?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can use Ribbon whether you're starting a new business or have been operating for years. Start with a business address, get help with corporate filings, or add bookkeeping and tax support. You can also keep your existing accountant while using our other services.

Question 6

Does the business address plan include mail scanning and forwarding?

Accepted Answer

Scans of government and financial institution correspondence are included. Other mail can be scanned for $1 per page. If you need the original documents, mail forwarding costs $10 plus shipping per bundle. You can request either service from your online mailroom.

Question 7

Can Ribbon help me register or incorporate my business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We help with sole proprietorship registration and federal or Ontario incorporation. Our Essentials plan includes business formation, a digital minute book, and ongoing corporate filings. Government fees are extra. You can add a business address or bookkeeping and tax support as you need them.

Question 8

What provinces & territories do you operate in?

Accepted Answer

Ribbon serves businesses across Canada except Quebec. We incorporate federally or in Ontario, register Ontario sole proprietorships, and support existing federal and Ontario corporations.

A home base for your Canadian business

You don't have to do it all alone.

Less admin. More room to run your business.

Keep your home address private

Stay ahead of filing deadlines

Know where your finances stand

One team for all of it

One platform to power your business

Mail arrives at your Toronto address

You get a photo of the envelope

You choose: scan, forward or shred

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