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Do I need a business bank account for a sole proprietorship in Canada?<\/h3>
As a sole proprietor, you\u2019re not legally required to open a business bank account if you operate under your own name, so you can use your personal account for business transactions if you want. But if you use a business name, you\u2019ll need to open a business bank account.<\/p>
It\u2019s also worth pointing out that some financial institutions require all sole proprietors to open a business account rather than use a personal account. For example, RBC requires sole proprietors operating under their own name to open a separate business account.<\/p>
What do I need to open a business bank account as a sole proprietor?<\/h4>
You\u2019ll need to provide the following documents:<\/p>
- Trade name registration<\/li>
- Master business license<\/li>
- Government-issued ID<\/li><\/ul>
However, you won\u2019t need business registration documents if you operate in your own name. Learn more in our guide to opening a business bank account<\/a>.<\/p>
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