e-commerce

Online Business There are many businesses that sell goods and / or services through their website. In fact, this type of business has seen significant growth in Quebec in recent months as a result of the provincial government’s containment instructions related to covid-19. Thanks to the contactless delivery service offered by almost all online businesses, it is now possible to consume safely in the comfort of your own home. Despite the pandemic followed by a very likely economic crisis, e-commerce remains a safe bet for entrepreneurs and investors. This devastating event is unprecedented, but such uncertainty could lead to incredible opportunities for all those who know how to seize it. Chances are that e-commerce companies stand out as winners in the end. However, before launching blindly your online business, you must understand that this type of business differs little from physical businesses in terms of legal formalities, the first step remains to find a business address. What type of domiciliation should I choose? In Quebec, all businesses must register with the Registre des entreprises, and even online stores cannot escape this rule. As a result, the founder of the company must submit an administrative address that will be used to receive all important communications and that will appear on all official documentation. In this regard, the holder of the new business has two choices: he can use the manager’s personal address or he can retain the services of a domiciliation company. The first option appears to be the simplest and most affordable at first glance, but in reality it is much more complex than it seems. In order to legally operate a professional activity in one’s own home, one must apply to the city for a certificate of commercial occupancy. Each city has its own by-laws as to the number of employees permitted, the proportion or area of the premises occupied for business purposes, the number of customers in the premises, etc. In addition, apartment buildings and condominiums often prohibit mixed use of the premises. Due to the many restrictions, this solution is rarely viable in the long run. After five years, the majority of online business owners end up renting commercial premises in order to separate their private life from their professional life, although this solution is often fraught with financial consequences. Nowadays, most e-merchants prefer to retain the services of a domiciliation company. Many domiciliation companies have appeared on the Quebec market in recent years due to the growing popularity of this service. Particularly coveted by e-merchants, the domiciliation service allows online companies to take advantage of a business address in a strategic and prestigious location, without any staff necessarily operating at this address. Thus, this solution is ideal for giving online businesses a positive brand image in front of their partners, suppliers and customers, in addition to being much more affordable than renting commercial space. Most of the time, domiciliation companies also offer additional services to make life easier for entrepreneurs, such as access to a virtual office, a fully equipped meeting room, mail management, a virtual secretary, and much more. The whole city may be on hiatus, but that’s no reason to delay the realization of your entrepreneurial dream. If you also want to launch your own e-commerce, it would be wise to use a commercial domiciliation service, and for this Nuage B can help you. Don’t wait any longer, contact Nuage B to find out how it can make your life easier according to your expectations and your budget