New Salon Business Launch Checklist

• Confirm the intended legal structure with appropriate advisers
• Create a registration and permit list for the applicable province and municipality
• Document business numbers, sales-tax accounts, and renewal dates
• Keep approval confirmations in a central location

• Open dedicated business banking and payment accounts
• Select a bookkeeping start date and document workflow
• Map booking, card, cash, gift-card, tip, and refund flows
• Build an opening budget and cash reserve

• Clarify intended worker relationships with appropriate advice
• Create payroll information and cut-off procedures
• Document opening, closing, cash, refund, and incident routines
• Assign each launch task to an owner and due date

This general educational resource cannot account for every province, business structure, contract, or fact pattern. Confirm legal, tax, payroll, and professional questions with the appropriate qualified adviser.