TLDR
The YBL Incorporation Calculator gives a complete report designed to provide clarity on incorporation. The results include:
- Annual tax savings: A personalized calculation of how much money could stay in your business each year
- Side-by-side comparisons: Clear views of sole proprietorship versus corporation structures
- Projections and what-if analysis: Five-year financial forecasts with adjustable scenarios
- Action checklist: Practical steps for moving forward and connecting with expert guidance
... and more!
Looking for more on incorporation?
- Read Is It Time to Incorporate? 4 Signs You’re Leaving Money on the Table for a practical checklist of when incorporation makes sense.
- Explore The Strategic Advantages of Incorporation to see how it creates flexibility, builds strength, and supports long-term planning.
- Dive into When Should You Incorporate a Business in Canada? for insights on timing, liability protection, and provincial considerations.
What You’ll Learn from Your Incorporation Calculator Results
Deciding whether to incorporate is not a simple yes or no decision. It impacts how much tax you pay, how you manage income, and how your business is positioned for the future. That is why the YBL Incorporation Calculator provides a complete report designed to give you clarity, not just an answer.
Here is what you can expect when you run your numbers.
Annual Tax Savings
The report begins with your estimated annual tax savings. This number reflects how much you could keep in your business each year by incorporating, based on your specific income, province, and cash needs. It provides a clear baseline to evaluate the financial benefits of incorporation.
This estimate is more than just a figure. It frames the rest of the analysis and sets the stage for understanding how different strategies impact both immediate results and long-term planning.
Key Benefits and Insights
Alongside the tax savings, the report outlines the major advantages of incorporation. These can include better income splitting opportunities, enhanced tax planning flexibility, and the ability to defer income by leaving funds in the corporation.
It also highlights which compensation approach. Salary, dividends, or a mix, may be most effective for your situation. These insights help you see not only what you save today, but also how incorporation shapes financial strategy moving forward.
Sole Proprietorship vs. Corporation Comparison
The calculator provides a clear side-by-side comparison of your finances as a sole proprietor versus as a corporation. This includes a breakdown of total taxes, CPP/EI contributions, net cash available, and effective tax rates.
Seeing these results side by side makes it easy to spot the differences that matter most, such as how much more cash remains in the business and how flexible compensation strategies can affect your outcome.
Salary and Dividend Strategy Breakdown
Incorporation creates choice in how income is paid. The report shows detailed breakdowns for both salary-based and dividend-based strategies. Salary provides CPP and EI benefits but often comes with higher immediate tax. Dividends usually result in lower immediate tax but do not contribute to CPP or EI.
By reviewing both options, you can see which approach maximizes your after-tax income while supporting your retirement planning and personal goals. This clarity allows you to align your compensation strategy with your broader financial plan.
Five-Year Projections and What-If Analysis
The report looks beyond the current year with five-year financial projections. These projections model how incorporation can compound benefits over time, showing the cumulative value of tax savings and retained earnings.
The advanced what-if analysis lets you adjust key inputs such as income, personal cash needs, or payout method. With real-time scenario modeling, you can see how changes affect your savings, break-even points, and long-term outcomes.
Break-Even Analysis and ROI
Every business decision involves balancing costs and benefits. The report includes a break-even analysis that shows how quickly the upfront costs of incorporating and maintaining a corporation are offset by the tax savings.
You will also see a five-year return on investment projection, which quantifies how incorporation can generate long-term financial benefits. This provides confidence that the decision is not only sound today, but also creates lasting value.
Detailed Tax Breakdown
For those who want to see the numbers in detail, the report includes a full breakdown of the tax calculations. This covers personal income tax, corporate tax, CPP/EI contributions, effective tax rates, and net cash available under each structure.
This level of detail ensures you can review the methodology and understand exactly how the results are generated. It also makes it easier to discuss the findings with a professional advisor.
Action Checklist and Next Steps
Numbers alone are not enough. The report concludes with a practical action checklist, outlining the steps to take if incorporation is the right move. It tracks progress, highlights what has been completed, and points to professional support for implementation.
The checklist also links directly to booking a consultation with YBL, giving you access to expert VCFO advice that ensures your incorporation strategy is set up correctly from the start.
From Insight to Action
The YBL Incorporation Calculator delivers more than an answer. It provides a complete framework: tax savings, strategic insights, detailed comparisons, forward-looking projections, break-even analysis, and an action plan. While results give you a clear view of how much you could save if you incorporate, incorporation is not only about tax. There are other important factors to consider such as liability protection, business flexibility, credibility, and operational complexity. For some businesses, these may be just as influential as the financial impact.
Think of the calculator as a pulse check and a springboard. It helps you understand where you stand today and whether incorporation deserves a deeper look. To move from insight to implementation, connect with YBL for tailored advice and ensure that your decision fits both your numbers and your broader business goals.
📊 Run your numbers today with the YBL Incorporation Calculator and see what your personalized report tells you.
Looking for more on incorporation?
- Read Is It Time to Incorporate? 4 Signs You’re Leaving Money on the Table for a practical checklist of when incorporation makes sense.
- Explore The Strategic Advantages of Incorporation to see how it creates flexibility, builds strength, and supports long-term planning.
- Dive into When Should You Incorporate a Business in Canada? for insights on timing, liability protection, and provincial considerations.