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Canada company formations offer businesses the option to incorporate at either the federal or provincial level. Understanding the differences and requirements can help streamline the incorporation process and ensure compliance.
| Canada Company Incorporation fees | Canada Annual Compliance fees |
|---|---|
| Company Formation: £1940 | Registered Office and Resident Agent: £1000 |
| Registered Office and Resident Agent: £1000 | Company Secretary recommended: £450 |
| Government fee: $352 | Government fee: $352 |
| Company Secretary recommended: £450 | Corporate Maintenance: £220 |
| Shareholder & Directors Register Maintenance: £180 | |
| Compliance fee: £200 |
Federal vs. Provincial Incorporation</h32
- Federal Incorporation: Allows businesses to operate across Canada under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
- Provincial Incorporation: Limits operations to a single province, following that province’s regulations.
Canada Company Incorporation Package
Our comprehensive incorporation package includes:
- NUANS Name Search Report for company name availability.
- Preparation & Filing of Articles of Incorporation.
- Provincial Government Filing Fee.
- Electronic Filing of Incorporation Documents.
- Minute Book with Registers & Ledgers.
- Share Certificates & Shareholder Ledgers.
- Corporate Bylaws Preparation.
- Register of Directors, Shareholders & Officers.
- Organizational Minutes covering director elections, share issuance, and officer appointments.
- Courier Delivery of Documents (FedEx/DHL).
Company Name
A Canadian company name must include:
- A Distinctive Element (unique identifier of the business).
- A Descriptive Element (nature of business activity).
- Legal Ending: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited, Limitée, Corp., Inc., Ltd.
Alternatively, a Numbered Corporation can be used (e.g., 1234567 Canada Inc.).
Company Officers
- Must appoint a President and a Secretary
- An officer can hold several positions (i.e. be President, Secretary and the Treasurer)
- There are no Canadian residency requirement for officers
Share Capital
Your company’s minimum authorised share capital is CA$1 and there is no limit on the number of shares that your company can issue.
Registered Agent and Registered Office in Canada
Your company requires a registered office, to be the official address for the government authorities.
Provincial Canadian Corporation
When you incorporate in one Canadian province, your corporation will only have the right to carry out business within that province and your corporation’s name is protected there.
The provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec allow non-Canadian residents to incorporate companies
Non-Resident Company Formation in Canada
- No visit to Canada required
- Only one director is required, there are no residency requirements
- One person can be the sole shareholder, President, Secretary and the Treasurer
- Share capital – CA$1
- Registered Office provided a year
Incorporation Documents
Once incorporated we provide a set of corporate documents for your Canadian company which, includes the Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association the Articles of Association, Minutes and Share Certificates. Copies of the company incorporation documents are sent via email and the originals from the companies registry are sent to you in a corporate folder.
Canada Ready Made Company
Our ready made companies in Canada are complete with all documents, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation and are authorised to commence trading immediately after purchase.
We have the several aged federal and provincial shelf corporations available, most of the federal shelf corporations have extra provincial registered in Ontario.
- No debts or liabilities
- Fully organised minute books
- Up-to-date resolutions
- Annually filed with government
- Is in Good Standing
- Have never been in default or revoked
| February 2020 | Quebec | £4,284 |
| March 2020 | Quebec | £4,284 |
| April 2011 | British Columbia | £9,000 |
| April 2009 | British Columbia | £11,000 |
| April 2011 | Ontario | £9,000 |
| April 2009 | Ontario | £11,000 |
Canada – Non-Resident Company Formation
The provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec allow non-Canadian residents to incorporate corporations.
After incorporation, your company may register as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in the other provinces that have Canadian-resident requirements.
Registered Office for your company
Every company requires a registered office and resident agent for official correspondence with government authorities.
Shareholders & Directors of your company
- Your company must have between 1 and 50 shareholders.
- Every company must have at least one director.
- There are no Canadian residency requirements for directors in the provinces we incorporate in.
Officers for your company
- A company must appoint a President and a Secretary.
- An officer can hold several positions. (i.e. be the President, Secretary and the Treasurer
Why Choose Us for Canada Company Formations?
We provide end-to-end support for Canada company formations, including:
- Expert guidance throughout incorporation
- Registered office & resident agent services
- Compliance & corporate maintenance assistance
- Fast document processing & secure delivery
Start your Canada company formation today and establish your business with confidence.