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Who Can Incorporate |
Anyone (individuals or groups) can incorporate | Only regulated professionals (e.g., doctors, lawyers, accountants, dentists, engineers) licensed by a professional governing body in Alberta. |
Business Activities |
Can carry on any lawful business or activity. | Can only practice the profession for which it is licensed. It cannot engage in unrelated commercial activities. |
Name Requirements |
May use a creative name or a numbered name (e.g., 123456 Alberta Ltd.). | Must include the professional's last name, their designation, and must end with “Professional Corporation.” |
Ownership Rules |
Shares may be held by anyone, including individuals and other corporations. | All voting shares must be held by licensed professionals in that field. Some regulators allow non-voting shares to be owned by family members, depending on the profession. |
Regulatory Oversight |
Only governed by the Alberta Business Corporations Act (ABCA). | Must comply with both the ABCA and the rules of the professional regulatory body (e.g., Alberta College of Physicians & Surgeons, CPA Alberta). |
Only members of regulated professions can form a Professional Corporation in Alberta. Common examples include:
Physicians
Dentists
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs)
Lawyers
Engineers
Chiropractors
Optometrists
You must hold a valid license and be in good standing with your regulatory college or association.
– Reduce corporate tax rates applicable to active business income
– Liability protection for corporate obligations (other than professional malpractice)
– Income Deferral and Investment Opportunities
– Professional image and consistency
Yes, you can incorporate online by completing a simple form on Canada Incorporation Agency website, it will take around 15 minutes. After completing the payment, we will send you a confirmation email, and our agent will contact you to confirm all the order details. We will incorporate your company and email the Certificate and Articles of incorporation to you.
It’s not required, but it’s a good idea. Canada Incorporation Agency has a team of professional lawyers and filing agents that can help you out with the paperwork for your Professional Corporation. Bylaws, governance, and CRA compliance can get complicated.
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