Extra-Provincial Filing Services
Expand Your Business Across Canada with Confidence
At Canada Incorporation Agency, we make it simple for your corporation to legally operate outside its home province. Whether you’re a Canadian or foreign entity, our services ensure compliance with provincial regulations, allowing your business to expand smoothly across Canada.
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Why Choose Us For Extra-Provincial Filing?
After completing an extra-provincial registration in Canada (i.e., when your corporation incorporated in one province wants to legally operate in another), there are several mandatory filings and ongoing compliance obligations.
Extra-Provincial Annual Return: Similar to an annual return for a corporation in its home province, an extra-provincial annual return is filed in the province or territory where the business is extra-provincially registered.
It confirms that your corporation is still active and provides updated information about directors, registered office, and business address. If you registered in Alberta as an extra-provincial corporation on May 15, 2025, your annual return is typically due by May 15 each subsequent year. Failure to file can result in late fees, administrative dissolution, or restrictions on carrying on business.
Extra-Provincial Dissolution (Withdrawal): If your corporation no longer wants to operate in the extra-provincial province, you must file a dissolution or withdrawal of extra-provincial registration. File a formal notice with the provincial corporate registry. Include a certificate of good standing from your home jurisdiction (some provinces require this). Pay any outstanding fees. After dissolution, your corporation is no longer legally permitted to conduct business in that province. Outstanding compliance obligations, like unpaid taxes or fees, may still need to be settled.
Quick. Compliant. Done Right the First Time.
Extra-Provincial Filing Services
Register EP Corporation
Expanding your business beyond its home province? Extra-provincial registration lets your corporation legally operate in another province or territory. We handle the paperwork, name approvals, and compliance filings so you can grow your business with confidence and meet all local requirements.
File EP Annual Return
Corporations registered outside their home jurisdiction must file an extra-provincial annual return to keep their registration active and compliant. This filing updates the provincial registry with current corporate information. We make it easy to stay on top of these annual requirements, avoiding penalties and ensuring your business stays in good standing.
NWPTA Registration
The New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) streamlines extra-provincial registration for businesses operating in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. By registering under the NWPTA, your corporation can expand across these provinces with fewer barriers.
Dissolve an EP Registration
If your corporation no longer operates in another province or territory, dissolving its extra-provincial registration is essential to formally withdraw and avoid future obligations or fees. We handle the necessary filings and notifications to close your registration properly and keep your corporate records in good standing.
Record of EP Registration
A Record of Extra-Provincial Registration confirms your corporation’s legal right to operate in a province or territory outside its home jurisdiction. This document includes key details about your corporation and its registration status. We help you obtain, maintain, or update this record to ensure full compliance wherever you do business.
Extra-Provincial Filing in
Just 3 Simple Steps
Fill out the online form
Share basic information about your existing corporation (federal or provincial). We’ll prepare the necessary forms and ensure accuracy from the start.
We handle the filing
Our expert agent will file your extra-provincial registration with the appropriate provincial registry.
Receive your Documents
Once approved, you’ll receive your official extra-provincial registration document in your e-mail.
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Registering an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Canada: Full Guide (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is extra-provincial registration?
It allows your corporation to legally operate in a province or territory outside where it was originally incorporated.
When do I need to register extra-provincially?
If you open an office, hire staff, or repeatedly do business in another province, you must register there.
How long does extra-provincial registration take?
Typically 2–5 business days, depending on the province or territory.
Do I need a registered agent in the new province?
Yes, most provinces require you to list an agent for service in their jurisdiction.
Does extra-provincial registration change my original incorporation?
No — you stay incorporated in your home province but gain the right to operate elsewhere.
Can I register in multiple provinces at once?
Yes, you can register in as many provinces or territories as you plan to do business in.
Are there annual filings after extra-provincial registration?
Yes, most provinces require you to file an annual return to keep your registration active.
What happens if I don’t register extra-provincially?
You could face fines, lose the right to enforce contracts, or be forced to cease operations.
When is the annual return due?
The annual return is usually due on the anniversary of your extra-provincial registration. For example, if you registered in Alberta on May 15, 2025, your return would be due each year by May 15.
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