Great questions—let me clarify!

1. Cold emailing in Canada
You’re right—mass emailing strangers is a no-go under Canada’s anti-spam laws (CASL) and could result in fines. However, reaching out individually is fine if you have prior consent or an existing connection. Building relationships through networking or social media first can make your outreach more effective (and compliant!).

2. Accepting clients across provinces or countries
If you register your business in one province, you can work with clients anywhere in Canada without needing separate registrations. The same goes for international clients, like those in the USA—just be mindful of any tax rules or agreements in their region.

Hope this helps, and best of luck with your VA business! 😊

Secondly, if you register a business in one province of Canada, can you accept clients from other provinces, or do you have to register in each province separately to work with clients outside your province? What about outside the country, such as from the USA?

I’m glad you found the advice on becoming a Virtual Assistant in Canada helpful. Transitioning to or starting out in the VA world can seem daunting, but with the right guidance and resources, it becomes a lot more manageable. If you, or anyone else, has any further questions or would like more detailed insights into any specific areas, please don’t hesitate to ask.