# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Master business setup in Canada! Learn structures, legal steps, CRA accounts, payroll, WSIB & compliance from an expert CPA. Sign up!About this EventLearn how to set up your business right—structure, tax, legal steps, CRA setup, payroll, WSIB, compliance & moreThinking of starting a business? This session covers the key steps to set up and maintain a business in Canada. Learn the differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and how each affects your legal and tax obligations.We’ll cover:Choosing the right business structureAnnual maintenance for corporationsThe importance of shareholder agreementsCompliance with business and professional regulationsRegistering your business name and incorporatingSetting up CRA accounts (HST, payroll, corporate tax)Managing payroll and WSIB requirementsThis is a must-attend for new entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to start off right and stay compliant.________Speaker:Sajjad MeraliPrincipal Qualified CPA and ACCA AccountantSajjad is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over 13 years of experience. He began his career at Ernst & Young, supporting owner-managed businesses with their accounting and tax needs. He then moved on to PepsiCo Canada, where he worked as a Senior Accountant, before taking on a leadership role in a privately-owned telecom startup. There, he led the finance team and focused on helping business owners better understand their financial performance and identify opportunities for growth.This hands-on experience inspired Sajjad to launch his own practice, where he now works closely with clients to minimize tax liabilities and leverage financial insights to boost profitability. He specializes in working with startup entrepreneurs, simplifying complex accounting concepts and offering personalized guidance. From selecting the right business structure to registering a company and understanding tax obligations, Sajjad provides a supportive, step-by-step approach tailored to each client’s needs.Outside of his professional life, Sajjad enjoys spending quality time with his two young children, Haider and Zainab, often taking them to after-school activities. He’s also an avid fan of racquet sports and stays active to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/markham/accounting-series-2-all-about-setting-up-your-business/100001990987999703
- **Event Categories**: business, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Unionville Library Program Room
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Markham
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Unionville Library Program Room
- **lat**: 43.8697651
- **long**: -79.30976090000001
- **full address**: Unionville Library Program Room,  15 Library Ln, Markham, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business being held?
  - **A:** Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Unionville Library Program Room,  15 Library Ln, Markham, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business?
  - **A:** Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business is organized by Markham Business.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Markham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Accounting Series #2: All About Setting Up Your Business sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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