If your MLM company is legal in the United States, it might feel safe to assume you’re in the clear everywhere else, but that’s not necessarily the case.

Canada has a thriving MLM market with over 14 million Canadians involved with MLMs. At a population of only 40 million, that means roughly 35% of Canadians have had engagement with an MLM.

Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses in Canada are heavily regulated. Here is an outline of the necessary steps to legally launch an MLM in Canada.

Discover how the “Not For Resale” (NFR) rule impacts MLM businesses in Canada. Learn key compliance steps, import/export considerations, and pitfalls to avoid.