All About Setting Up Your Business

All About Setting Up Your Business

Thursday, September 17, 2026

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Aaniin Library

5665 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3S 3K5

Markham, ON

Organized by Markham Public Library
Free

About This Event

Build Your Business Like a Boss!

Thinking of starting a business? Learn how to choose the right structure—sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation—and what each means for taxes and legal obligations. We’ll cover everything from registering your business name and setting up CRA accounts for HST, payroll, and corporate tax to managing payroll, WSIB insurance, and annual maintenance. Plus, discover why shareholder agreements matter and how zoning and municipal taxes can impact your plans. Get the tools you need to launch and run your business with confidence!


Presenter's Bio: 

Sajjad, CPA and ACCA, is a finance and accounting professional with over 13 years’ experience. His career started at Ernst & Young helping owner managed businesses with their accounting and tax needs. He then continued his career as a Senior Accountant at PepsiCo Canada. Thereafter, he managed a finance team at a private owner managed startup in the telecoms industry. His focus was helping the owners understand how the business was performing and how they could improve their business. This inspired him to venture out on his own and help clients save tax and use accounting information to improve their profitability.