Virtual CPA for Canadian Small Businesses & Contractors
EverStone CPA is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant firm that works with incorporated small businesses, contractors and consultants across the country — corporate tax, bookkeeping and advice, delivered entirely online at fixed, up-front fees.
A virtual CPA is a Chartered Professional Accountant who handles your corporate tax, bookkeeping, GST/HST and personal tax entirely online — no office visit needed. Because T2, T1 and GST/HST filings are federal, a Canadian CPA can legally look after a business in any province. EverStone serves incorporated owners Canada-wide with one named CPA on your file, fixed fees quoted before any work starts.
Your accountant can be anywhere — and that’s a good thing
Corporate tax (T2), personal tax (T1), GST/HST and CRA filings are federal — identical whether your business is in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or St. John’s. That means a Canadian CPA can look after your business no matter where you’re based, and provincial pieces like HST, PST or RST are simply part of the job.
We handle the books, tax and filings, and we meet by video or phone whenever you want to talk. Most owners find it faster and easier than a traditional office, and you get the same dedicated CPA all year, not a rotating call centre.
Book your free consultWho we work with
- Incorporated contractors & trades
- Consultants & professional corporations
- Online & e-commerce businesses
- Owner-managed small companies
- Self-employed & sole proprietors
- Anyone tired of chasing their accountant
What a virtual CPA actually does
A virtual CPA does everything a traditional accountant does — prepares and files your taxes, keeps your books, and advises you on your business — but works with you remotely instead of from a downtown office. You approve and sign electronically, and meet by video or phone when you want to talk something through. Nothing about the quality of the work changes; what changes is the friction, the cost, and how quickly you can reach the person who actually knows your file.
For an incorporated Canadian business, a full-service virtual CPA typically looks after:
- Your T2 corporate tax return and year-end financial statements
- GST/HST and provincial sales-tax registration and filing
- Monthly or annual bookkeeping and payroll
- Your personal T1 return, coordinated with the corporation
- Salary-vs-dividend planning so you pay yourself tax-efficiently
- CRA correspondence and audit support when it is needed
One CPA for everything your business needs
The full package, delivered online across Canada.
Corporate Tax (T2)
T2 returns, year-end financial statements, GST and CRA support for your incorporated business.
Personal Tax (T1)
Personal and self-employed T1 returns with every credit and deduction captured.
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Clean monthly books and reliable payroll, so you always know where you stand.
GST / Sales Tax
GST/HST and provincial sales-tax returns filed on time and reconciled to your books.
Business Advisory
Practical advice on growth, cash flow and structure from a CPA in your corner.
Fractional CFO
High-level financial leadership, part-time, when you need more than a bookkeeper.
Each service, delivered online across Canada
Corporate Tax (T2)
Corporate Tax (T2) for Canadian businesses, delivered online at a fixed fee.
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Bookkeeping for Canadian businesses, delivered online at a fixed fee.
Learn morePersonal Tax (T1)
Personal Tax (T1) for Canadian businesses, delivered online at a fixed fee.
Learn moreFractional CFO
Fractional CFO for Canadian businesses, delivered online at a fixed fee.
Learn moreGST/HST Filing
GST/HST Filing for Canadian businesses, delivered online at a fixed fee.
Learn moreHow working with a remote CPA actually goes
Switching is easier than most owners expect — here is the whole process, start to finish.
- Free 30-minute consultWe learn your business, your structure and what is (or is not) working with your current setup — then give you a clear, fixed quote before you commit to anything.
- Secure onboardingWe collect what we need to get started — prior returns, CRA access, and your bookkeeping.
- We do the workWe prepare your books, returns and filings, and reach out proactively when something needs a decision — not once a year, but whenever it matters.
- You review & e-signWe walk you through everything by video or phone, you approve it, and you sign electronically. No printing, no mailing, no office visit.
- We file with the CRAWe e-file directly with the CRA and confirm it landed — then keep supporting you year-round as your business changes.
Accountant near you — wherever you are
We serve businesses across Canada. Here are some of the cities we work with most.
Calgary, AB
For Calgary’s energy-services firms, trades and consultants — T2, GST and Alberta’s low corporate tax, handled online.
Calgary accountantEdmonton, AB
Edmonton contractors, trades and service businesses — corporate tax, bookkeeping and Alberta filings, done remotely.
Edmonton accountantToronto, ON
For Toronto consultants, agencies and incorporated pros — T2, Ontario HST and clean books, fully online.
Toronto accountantOttawa, ON
Ottawa consultants, IT contractors and small firms — corporate tax, Ontario HST and advice, handled remotely.
Ottawa accountantVancouver, BC
For Vancouver owners — T2, BC PST/GST and bookkeeping from a BC-based CPA, online wherever you are.
Vancouver accountantWinnipeg, MB
Winnipeg trades and small businesses — corporate tax, Manitoba RST/GST and bookkeeping, done online.
Winnipeg accountantDon’t see your city? We work with businesses in every province — book a free consult and we’ll take it from there.
Provincial tax, handled — wherever you operate
The federal return is the same everywhere; the provincial layer is not. We file the right sales tax and apply the right corporate rate for your province — here is the 2026 picture at a glance.
| Province | Sales tax you charge | Small-business corporate rate* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 5% GST + 7% PST | 11% | PST filed separately to BC |
| Alberta | 5% GST (no PST) | 11% | Lowest general corporate rate in Canada |
| Saskatchewan | 5% GST + 6% PST | 10% | $600k small-business limit |
| Manitoba | 5% GST + 7% RST | 9% | No provincial small-business tax |
| Ontario | 13% HST | 12.2% | One combined HST return |
| Nova Scotia | 14% HST | 10.5% | HST reduced to 14% in 2025 |
| NB · NL · PEI | 15% HST | 10–11.5% | Atlantic HST provinces |
*Combined federal (9%) + provincial small-business rate on active business income eligible for the small-business deduction, current as of 2026 (source: Canada Revenue Agency). Your actual rate depends on your income and eligibility — we confirm it for your situation. This is general information, not advice specific to your circumstances.
Your data is safe, your filings are on time
Secure by design
E-signatures — no emailing sensitive files back and forth. Your records stay protected end to end.
A real CPA, all year
You get a dedicated Chartered Professional Accountant who knows your file — not a seasonal preparer or a call centre.
Fixed fees, up front
Every engagement is quoted before any work begins. No hourly meter, no surprise invoices — ever. See pricing →
EverStone vs. a typical online accounting firm
| What matters | EverStone CPA | Typical online firm |
|---|---|---|
| A named CPA on every file | Always — the same CPA all year | Often junior staff or a rotating team |
| Fixed fees, published up front | Yes — quoted before any work | Frequently hourly or opaque |
| Proactive, year-round advice | Included | Usually only at tax time |
| Reply within one business day | Standard | Varies widely |
| Every province & sales-tax regime | Yes — T2, HST, PST, RST | Sometimes limited |
| E-signatures | Yes | Usually |
Provinces we serve
Provincial tax done right — the correct rate and sales-tax regime for where you operate.
British Columbia
Online accounting and tax for British Columbia small businesses, at a fixed fee.
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Online accounting and tax for Alberta small businesses, at a fixed fee.
Learn moreOntario
Online accounting and tax for Ontario small businesses, at a fixed fee.
Learn moreSaskatchewan
Online accounting and tax for Saskatchewan small businesses, at a fixed fee.
Learn moreManitoba
Online accounting and tax for Manitoba small businesses, at a fixed fee.
Learn moreAtlantic Canada
Online accounting and tax for Atlantic Canada small businesses, at a fixed fee.
Learn moreVirtual CPA FAQ
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Trusted by Canadian business owners
Verified 5-star Google reviews from EverStone CPA clients.
“Very knowledgeable — saved me tons in taxes by restructuring my group of companies. The best accountant I have worked with in the last 10 years, after switching from 3 different accounting firms.”
“Highly recommend. We switched last year for both our personal and small business taxes — easy and seamless. Responsive, knowledgeable, and quick.”
“Personal. Professional. Responsive. Plus he saved me a bundle!”
Ready for an accountant who works the way you do?
Book a free consultation with a Canadian CPA — wherever your business is based. Corporate tax, bookkeeping, personal tax and advice, all handled online at a fixed fee.