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Federal Nonโ€‘Profit Corporation

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Federal Nonโ€‘Profit Packages

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Federal Nonโ€‘Profit Incorporation

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Benefits of a Federal Nonโ€‘Profit Corporation

National Legal Status: Your organization becomes a recognized legal entity across Canada. This allows you to open bank accounts, enter contracts, hire staff, and apply for federal and provincial funding programs.

Director and Member Liability Protection: Incorporation limits the personal liability of directors and membersโ€”as long as they act responsibly and in accordance with their duties.

Credibility: Donors, government agencies, and national grant providers all generally find a federally incorporated non-profit more credible.

Eligibility for CRA Charity Status:Incorporation is the first step before applying for charitable registration with the CRA, which enables your organization to issue official donation receipts and benefit from tax exemptions.

Governance and Continuity: Non-profit will continue to operate even if directors step down, with clear bylaws guiding elections, meetings, and decision-making processes.

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Key Points About an Federal Non-Profit Corporation

To learn more, simply explore the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act

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Just 3 Simple Steps

Complete the Online Form

Start by filling out our secure application. Choose your preferred payment methodโ€”credit card, PayPal, or e-transfer.

We Prepare and File Your Documents

Our experienced filing team handles the preparation of your NUANS name search, Articles of Incorporation, and other required forms. Once reviewed, we file everything electronically with Corporations Canada.

Receive Your Incorporation Documents

Your official Certificate and Articles of Incorporation will be delivered to your inboxโ€”often within a few business days. Everything you need to move forward with confidence.

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Watch our informative guide and learn how to incorporate an Federal Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions

Youโ€™ll need a unique organization name (confirmed through a NUANS report), a registered office in Canada, and at least one director. If you plan to apply for charitable status, youโ€™ll typically need three unrelated directors.

Yes. A NUANS (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search) report is mandatory to ensure your organizationโ€™s name is unique and doesnโ€™t conflict with existing corporations or trademarks.

Federal incorporation provides your non-profit with a legal framework. Separate from this is CRA charity registration, which allows your organization to issue tax receipts and accept charitable donations. You must be incorporated before applying for charitable status

While bylaws arenโ€™t filed with Corporations Canada, they are required for internal governance. They define how your organization operatesโ€”covering board responsibilities, member rights, meetings, and dispute resolution.

Once incorporated, your company turns into a legal entity. You then have to adopt your bylaws, name your first directors, and schedule your first board meeting. You have to yearly file an Annual Return with Corporations Canada to keep your active status.

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Yes, we offer 3 types of post-incorporation and maintenance service:
  • Service Ontario Annual Return: At the end of the year, we will file an annual corporate return withย Service Ontario
  • Guidelines & Consultations:
  • Complete Maintenance: Consultations + Filing with Government + Corporate Supports:
    • corporate address change (max 3 times),
    • director’s change (max 3 times),
    • shareholder change (max 3 times),
    • officer change (max 3 times).
    • annual return
    • consultation with corporate lawyer (max 2 times),
    • consultation with accountant (max 2 times),
    • consultation on corporate legal contracts: partnership agreements, shareholder agreements etc.
    • free logo design serviceย (3 choices)
    • free business cards
    • assistance on listing your business on google map
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