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The Corporations Branch of Saskatchewan Justice registers and regulates business corporations, non-profit corporations, co-operatives and other businesses in Saskatchewan. It also maintains a registry of names under which business is conducted.

Before a corporation or business name can be registered, the proposed name must be searched against all other registered names in Saskatchewan, as well as federal corporations and registered trademarks. The search ensures that no other business has an identical or very similar name to the one you want to use for your business.

There are different forms and fees for searching a name for a business corporation, non-profit corporation or sole proprietorship. Detailed information and the required forms are available on the Saskatchewan Justice web site.

Phone the Corporations Branch at (306) 787-2962 and provide the information asked for on the Request for Name Search and Reservation form, including your Visa or MasterCard number and the expiry date.
Complete the Request for Name Search and Reservation form and mail or bring it to Corporations Branch with the required fee.

The address is:

2nd Floor,
1871 Smith Street,
Regina, S4P 3V7.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Fax the Request for Name Search and Reservation form with the Client Authorization form, including a Visa or MasterCard number and expiry date, to the Corporations Branch at (306) 787-8999.

Be sure that a name and return address are at the top of the name search request so the results can be mailed to you.

E-mail your name search request to corporations@justice.gov.sk.ca. Be sure to include your Visa or MasterCard number and expiry date. Make sure a name and return address are included so the results can be mailed to you.

The name search fees include an automatic 90-day reservation of the available name. This will give you time to complete and file the incorporation/registration forms.

To ensure the reserved name is still available, documents must be submitted and approved before the expiry date of the reservation. If the reservation expires before the documents are approved, it will be necessary to obtain another name search report and pay another name search fee.

Help with Starting Up Small Business

The Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre (CSBSC) can assist in answering all of your business-related questions, from loan information to business registration.

The CSBSC is a joint federal-provincial initiative. It was established to provide business people with a single access point for information.

This information may be spread across many government departments and agencies, or located in a variety of other places.

You can speak to one of the CSBSC staff by calling:

Toll free: 1-800-667-4374 or

Direct: 306-956-2323

or visit their web site at http://www.cbsc.org/sask/

Contact:
Economic and Co-operative Development
1919 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina , SK
S4P3V7

The Interactive Business Planner (IBP) is the first business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide Web.

The IBP uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs prepare a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.

With the IBP, you will:

be guided through each section of your business plan using a question and answer format;
learn definitions and tips, and view sample business plans to help you to write your own plan;
have financial projections prepared for you, based upon the information you provide;
and use the power of the Internet to assist you in researching your business plan

Online Small Business Workshop:
Designed to provide you with techniques for developing your idea, starting a new venture and improving your existing small business.
URL: http://www.sb.gov.bc.ca/smallbus/workshop/workshop.html

Popular Requests:
Their most requested business activities are available as Small Business Sourcing Guides. The Guides contain trade shows, associations, books, magazines, videos, government services and more.
URL: http://www.sb.gov.bc.ca/smallbus/lotus/sbguides.htm

Web Sites for Small Business:
Their favourite links for Business Start Up, Export Import, Directories of Companies, Market information, Selling to Government and BC's communities.
URL: http://www.sb.gov.bc.ca/smallbus/sblinks/alllinks.html

Interactive Business Planner:
A step by step business planning tool. Prepare your own professional plan on line, then down load it to your computer.
URL: http://www.sb.gov.bc.ca/smallbus/cbcbsc/ibp.html

New! Interactive Export Planner
URL: http://www.sb.gov.bc.ca/smallbus/cbcbsc/iep.html

Government Programs in Saskatchewan

Ag-West Biotech Inc.
A non-profit organization that creates business opportunities for biotechnology firms by assisting in the identification, acquisition, and distribution of new technologies regionally, nationally and internationally. Tel: (306) 975-1939
http://www.agwest.sk.ca

Business Development Bank of Canada - Farm Entrepreneur Consulting
Consulting and training for farm management teams to start a farm-related business to supplement current farming income. Training by farm management specialists in areas of marketing, operations, and finance and successful farm entrepreneurs.
Tel: (306) 975-4822

Business Registration
Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations must register with Saskatchewan Justice, Corporations Branch.
Tel: (306) 777-7000

Canada/Saskatchewan Business Service Centre
Offers information on all levels of government services, programs, and regulations. Centre representatives can tailor an information package on specific industry needs.
Tel: (306) 956-2323 or
Toll free: 1 800 667-4374
http://www.cbsc.org

Municipal Business Regulations
Municipal governments have jurisdiction over zoning bylaws, business licenses, permits and taxation. These are available at most city halls, or town or village offices. To determine the type of permit the business may require, contact Saskatchewan Justice and your local municipality.

Regina Chamber of Commerce - Regina Mentor Program
Provides new or struggling entrepreneurs with access to a local network of experienced, successful business people.
Tel: (306) 757-4658

Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food

Directory of Farm Management Training Courses & Resource Materials in Saskatchewan
Lists all the farm business management training and support programs sponsored by Agriculture Institute of Management in Saskatchewan Inc. (AIMS). Provides farm management publications and audiovisual resources.
Tel: (306) 787-5140
http://www.agr.gov.sk.ca

Saskatchewan Pasture Program
Ongoing program for allocating grazing space on marginal land in the summer, based on need, for cattle in Prairie provinces. Program benefits small producers. Fees are charged for services provided on the pastures.
Tel: (306) 787-5191

Farm Stress Unit
Active farmers offer short-term counselling and referrals, a computer generated directory of services available to help an individual cope and presentations on stress-related issues and self help.
Tel: 1-800-667-4442 (Farm Stress Line)

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Import/Export Bulletin
All member companies interested in exporting or importing can have their company listed on the Import/Export Bulletin. All parties listed on the Bulletin are invited to attend trade meetings with various trade delegations from around the world.
Tel: (306) 757-465

Support for Manufacturing and Processing Firms
Business Development Branch staff provide advisory services, assistance in identifying and accessing government programs, information and assistance with regulatory requirements and other related services for companies planning new industrial projects or expanding existing operations. Contact Business Development Staff for your sector:

Advanced Technologies:
(306) 933-8223 (Saskatoon);
(306) 787-0924 (Regina)
Biotechnology: (306) 933-7256

Chemical Industries:
(306) 787-0797 (Regina);
(306) 933-8223 (Saskatoon)

Clothing and Apparel Industries/Promotional Products/Canvas Products/Consumer Products:
(306) 787-6835 (Regina);
(306) 933-7256 (Saskatoon);
Fax: (306) 933-8244

Environmental Industries/Energy/Other Service Industries:
(306) 787-2993

Food and beverage Industries/Agricultural processing/ Neutraceuticals/Horticulture:
(306) 787-9101

Forestry/Wood Products Manufacturing:
(306) 787-0797

Graphic Arts/Printing/Publishing/Film,
Sound Recording/ Multimedia:
(306) 787-6835 (Regina);
(306) 933-7256 (Saskatoon)

Metal Fabrication/machine shop, general manufacturing, Plastics:
(306) 933-7215 (Saskatoon);
(306) 787-0797 (Regina)

Mining/Industrial Minerals:
(306) 787-0910 (Regina);
(306) 933-7215 (Saskatoon)

Saskatchewan Energy and Mines Central Information Services
Offers a centre for requests to use or purchase Saskatchewan Energy and Mines publications, gas and mineral maps, computer data, legislation, or contacts.
Tel: (306) 787-2526
http://www.gov.sk.ca/enermine

Sale or Lease of Crown Resource Land
Provides information on sale or lease of Crown Resource Land. Sectors eligible to buy or lease Crown Resource Land include tourism, certain commercial, resource-related, and wild rice growers.
Tel: (306) 787-8452

Saskatchewan Logistics Advisory Program
Provides information, counselling services, and publications to existing and prospective Saskatchewan businesses to manage the logistics of order processing/filling/shipping, transportation, warehousing, materials handling, inventory control, plant locations, customs and freight rates, routes, and service.
Tel: (306) 787-7664

(SIEF) Business Services Inc.
Provides Aboriginal business community with professional advisory services, including business planning, market research and planning, feasibility studies, and bookkeeping. Fees established up front with the client.
Tel: (306) 955-4550

Farm Land Security Board (FLSB)
Intervenes in foreclosure actions for farm land. Sends field consultant to farmer to determine whether additional help under the Home Quarter Protection Act is required. Provides full mediation services to help farm family structure proposals to achieve a reasonable settlement of financial difficulties with lenders.
Tel: (306) 787-5147

Land Titles System
Assists businesses wishing to transfer or deal with land and land-related issues.
Tel: (306) 787-5546

Material Procurement Program
Provides an outline of the materials consumed by Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SPC) to increase the number of Saskatchewan suppliers. Offers the publication 'Suppliers and Contractors Guide to SaskPower Purchasing Practices.'
Tel: (306) 566-2757

Provincial Government Purchasing Program
Provides information on how to get on government supplier lists, the tendering process, and how to prepare a bid. Offers the publication 'Selling to the Government of Saskatchewan.'
Tel: (306) 787-6893

Public Procurement/Supplier Development
Helps manufacturers, processors, and high-tech firms identify and gain access to public procurement opportunities. Assistance is available for firms lacking the necessary capabilities to become a public sector supplier.
Tel: (306) 787-6893

Saskatchewan Research Council - Small Industry Services Branch
Assists manufacturing and service based businesses in training needs assessment, managing technological change, organizational development, and technology transfer. Clients include manufacturers, inventors, building owners, construction firms and farmers.
Tel: (306) 933-8131
http://www.src.sk.ca

Saskatchewan Securities Commission Information Service Publication, 'How to Raise Capital Using Exemptions' outlines exemptions available to businesses to raise money by selling Shares without using a prospectus.
Tel: (306) 787-5879

Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce - The Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program
Provides one-on-one mentoring by experienced business owners and senior executives who have owned or managed a business for a minimum of five years. Proteges will be matched with a mentor, with a goal of being from a similar industry sector but not a competitor.
Tel: (306) 244-2151

SaskNative Economic Development Corporation (SNEDCO) - Business Advisory Services Program
Offers fee-based general business information and consulting services, and offers business development workshops. Only Saskatchewan residents who hold a valid membership with the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan are eligible.
Tel: (306) 477-4350

Tourism Saskatchewan - Tourism Marketing and Development Branch
Offers consulting and training services to tourism based businesses and organizations. Provides tourism research, trends, economic and statistical data collection, and reports.
Tel: (306) 787-2300 or
Toll free: 1-877-237-2273
http://www.sasktourism.com

Trade Team Saskatchewan
A partnership of public and private sector organizations offering trade-related services to active and potential exporters including export preparation services, market information and intelligence, export counselling, and international financing.
Tel: (306) 956-2323 or
Toll free: 1-800-667-4347
http://www.tradeteam.sk.ca

University of Saskatchewan - Business Advisory Services
Free service by University of Saskatchewan students and faculty providing businesses with analysis, potential solutions, and further guidance for problems and issues. Services include conducting surveys, feasibility studies, business planning, market and product research, and marketing plans. Advisory services in management and employee development are also available.
Tel: (306) 966-8686
http://www.commerce.usask.ca

Saskatchewan Food Product Innovation Program
Provides services to the meat processing sector including product development, technical support, research, and education.
Tel: (306) 966-5024

University of Saskatchewan Technologies Inc.
Helps business commercialize technology (including inventions) and gain access to university expertise and facilities for research collaborations.
Tel: (306) 966-7331
http://www.usask.ca/ust

Value Added Processing - CROPS
Performs research in the area of value-added crop processing and provides technical support services to the Saskatchewan food processing industry. The fees range from no-cost advice, to hourly consulting fees, to research contracts for intensive programs.
Tel: (306) 966-5024

Western Economic Diversification (WD)
Western Economic Diversification (WD) provides information and financing to small businesses in Western Canada through partnerships with the public and private sector. WD programs and services are available through Community Futures Development Corporations, Women's Enterprise Initiative offices, Canada Business Service Centres, and WD offices throughout Western Canada. To find the nearest centre providing WD services, call:
Toll free: 1-888-338-9378
http://www.wd.gc.ca

Capital Services
Offers training and support in business planning, development of export markets, selling to government markets.

Export Readiness
Information on selling to government markets in Canada & abroad, help in developing export plans, links to government & industry support programs.

Going International
Information on setting up for exporting with links to sites providing information on international business opportunities.

Government Supplier Development Advisory Services
Provides contact information for marketing goods and services to the public sector and arranges participation in seminars organized by government agencies on selling to government

Service Officers
Will discuss business ideas, review financing options, and help eligible business put together a financial proposal for an appropriate Western Economic Diversification loan program.

Tourism Alliance for Western and Northern Canada
Assists Western and Northern Canadian tourism industry in co-operative marketing, aboriginal tourism, eco-tourism, and developing effective applications of computer, telecommunications, and multi-media technology.
Toll free: 1 888 338-9378

Western Canadian Aerospace Industry Capabilities Guide
Guide to potential subcontractors, partners, and/or strategic alliances among aerospace and aerospace-related companies in western Canada.

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Incorporated (WE)
The program is designed to help women in rural and urban areas access business advisory services, training, financial assistance, and networking opportunities.
Tel: (306) 477-7173 or
Toll free: 1-800-879-6331

Business Start Up in Saskatchewan