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Incorporate under the Canada Business Corporations Act and protect your name in every province and territory. We prepare your articles of incorporation, run the required NUANS name search, and file directly with Corporations Canada — your certificate and corporation number are usually emailed within one business hour.
Incorporate in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia or any other province when you operate in a single jurisdiction. Provincial incorporation is usually the cheaper route and avoids extra-provincial registration. We handle name approval, prepare your articles, and file with the provincial registry the same day.
A NUANS report compares your proposed name against existing Canadian corporate names and trademarks — and it’s required before most federal and provincial incorporations. Run it first to confirm your name is clear, avoid a rejected filing, and reserve it for 90 days.
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Incorporation Registry is a registered paralegal firm and authorized registry agent filing directly with Corporations Canada and every provincial corporate registry. Your articles of incorporation aren’t auto-generated from a template — a licensed paralegal reviews your name, share structure and director details for compliance before anything is submitted.
We’ve completed more than 28,000 filings since 2001 for founders incorporating in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and across Canada — from single-director corporations to non-profits, professional corporations and holding companies. If a name is rejected or a filing is returned by the registry, we correct and refile it at no extra service charge.
“Inc.” or “Ltd.” after your name signals permanence. Banks, lenders, landlords and enterprise clients often require an incorporated entity before opening business accounts, extending credit or signing supplier contracts — many procurement processes won’t onboard a sole proprietor at all.
Only a corporation can issue shares. That lets you bring on investors, allocate equity to co-founders and employees, and access financing reserved for incorporated businesses. Shares in a qualifying Canadian corporation may also be eligible for the lifetime capital gains exemption when you sell.
A corporation continues to exist independently of its owners. Shares can be sold, transferred or passed on without dissolving the business, and the company survives a founder’s departure or death — making succession, buyouts and estate planning far simpler than with a sole proprietorship.
We submit directly to Corporations Canada or your provincial registry as an authorized registry agent. Government filing fees are paid on your behalf and confirmed upfront — no surprise charges after submission.
Your Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and corporation number are emailed to you, usually within 2 business hours. You’re officially incorporated and ready to open a business bank account, register for a CRA number and start operating.
Both routes create a real corporation with limited liability. The difference is where your name is protected, where you can operate without extra paperwork, and what it costs. Federal suits businesses crossing provincial lines; provincial is usually cheaper and simpler if you operate in one place.
Fees shown are service fees. Government filing fees vary by jurisdiction and are confirmed at the time of filing.
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No. You can incorporate without a lawyer, and most founders use a registry agent — at Incorporation Registry a licensed paralegal prepares and reviews your articles before filing, which costs far less than legal fees while still getting professional review.
Yes. Federal incorporation through Corporations Canada and every provincial registry now accept online filings, and we submit directly as an authorized registry agent — you never need to visit a government office.
Incorporate federally under the CBCA if you’ll operate in more than one province or want your name protected Canada-wide; incorporate provincially if you’ll operate in one province, since it’s simpler and avoids extra-provincial registration. Federal corporations must still register extra-provincially wherever they actually carry on business.
A sole proprietorship isn’t legally separate from you, so you’re personally liable for all business debts and taxed at personal rates. A corporation is a separate legal entity that limits your liability, can issue shares to investors, and qualifies for the small business deduction.
Yes. Non-residents commonly incorporate in BC, Alberta, Ontario or Quebec, and foreign companies can either incorporate a Canadian subsidiary or register extra-provincially — you’ll need a registered office address in your chosen province.
You need a proposed corporate name or a numbered name, a Canadian registered office address, at least one director with their full legal name and home address, and your share structure. Named corporations also need a NUANS report less than 90 days old.
A NUANS report compares your proposed name against existing Canadian corporate names and trademarks and is required for named corporations in most jurisdictions. It’s valid for 90 days, and numbered corporations skip it entirely.
A numbered corporation is assigned a name by the registry, like 12345678 Canada Inc., and needs no name search. A named corporation uses your chosen business name, requires a NUANS report, and gives you the brand protection most businesses want.
Yes. Every Canadian jurisdiction allows a single individual to act as sole director, sole officer and sole shareholder, which is how most consultants, contractors and solo founders incorporate.
Regulated professionals — physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants, engineers, veterinarians and others — can incorporate where their governing body permits it, subject to approval and a certificate of authorization. Share ownership is generally restricted to licensed members of the same profession.
Yes. Every corporation needs a CRA business number, plus separate program accounts for GST/HST once revenue passes $30,000, payroll if you hire employees, and corporate income tax.
You must file an annual return with your registry, keep a minute book with your articles, bylaws and resolutions, report director and address changes, and file a corporate tax return. Federal corporations must also maintain an ISC register of individuals with significant control.
Your corporation can be dissolved by the registry for non-compliance, costing you your legal status, your business name and your ability to bank or contract as a corporation. Reviving a dissolved corporation is more expensive and slower than filing on time.
Yes. Articles of amendment change your corporate name or share structure, and a notice of change updates directors, officers or your registered office — most registries require changes to be reported within 15 days.
Incorporate under the Canada Business Corporations Act with name protection in every province and territory. At least 25% of directors must be resident Canadians.
Alberta filings must be submitted through an authorized registry agent — which we are. An Alberta NUANS report is required for named corporations, with no residency requirement.
Provincial incorporation under the Manitoba Corporations Act, including name reservation and articles prepared and filed on your behalf.
Incorporate through Information Services Corporation with a Saskatchewan NUANS name search where a named corporation is requested.
Incorporate under the Nova Scotia Companies Act. No director residency requirement, and memorandum and articles of association are prepared for you.
Provincial incorporation under the New Brunswick Business Corporations Act, with name search and articles prepared, reviewed and submitted.
Incorporate under the Yukon Business Corporations Act. No requirement to reside in Yukon, with full filing support from our team.
Incorporate under the Nunavut Business Corporations Act, with name reservation and articles filed through our registry team.
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Federal or provincial, prepared and reviewed by a licensed paralegal, filed directly with the registry. Your certificate is emailed the same day — not in weeks.
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