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Only $99 + Government Fee

Weโ€™re an official intermediary for the Province of Newfoundland.

Fast. Simple. Transparent. No Hidden Fees.

Newfoundland Incorporation Packages

Newfoundland Incorporation

Newfoundland Not-for-Profit Incorporation

Newfoundland Holding Company

Newfoundland Professional Corporation

General Information Required to

Register a Corporation in Newfoundland

Standard Corporation

Corporation Type:
  • Named Corporation requires a proposed name to be registered. Legal suffixes allowed for limited corporations are :Limited, Ltd, Incorporated, Inc., Corporation, Corp.
  • Numbered Corporation’s standard legal suffix is โ€œInc.โ€ after the number issued by Govt.
Director Information:
  • Directorโ€™s name and physical address is required. Addresses can be from anywhere in the world.
  • No residency requirement for the director.
  • Minimum 1 director is required.
Address Requirements:
  • Registered Address must be a physical address in Newfoundland.
  • Mailing Address can be a PO Box address either from Canada or US.
Incorporation Date: The government allows current or future dates for registration. The future date you select cannot be more than 10 days from the current date. There is an additional fee for the future date of filling.

Name Approval:

  • A name approval is required before registering the corporation.
  • A distinctive and descriptive word is required to fulfill the name requirement.
  • Legal suffix is mandatory at the end of the name.
  • Proposed names may be in English, French, or both.
  • Names must not be misleading or imply government affiliation.
  • Use of certain words like โ€œBank,โ€ โ€œTrust,โ€ โ€œInsurance,โ€ โ€œCo-operative,โ€ or professional designations (e.g., โ€œEngineer,โ€ โ€œLawyerโ€) requires special permission or regulatory approval.

Business Activity:

The activities or nature of the business is required in a few words.(Ex: Clothing Store)

Annual Compliance:

Annual returns for every corporation must be filed with the registry every year to keep the company in good standing.

Need To Know

Key Requirements of Newfoundland Incorporation

Secure Your Business Name

Registered Office Address in Newfoundland

One of the mandatory requirements to incorporate a company in Newfoundland is to provide a registered office address within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.This address is where legal notices and official documents will be sent. It must be a physical address ( just a P.O. Box is not allowed).

ย In case you donโ€™t have a physical address in Newfoundland, Canada Incorporation Agency can provide you with a registered office address and the mail scanning service. We will ensure you receive important legal and corporate documents on time. Canada Incorporation Agency will help to keep your corporation in compliance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations Act.

Start Your Incorporation Now

Just 3 Simple Steps

Fill out the online formโ€‹

Kick things off by completing our easy step-by-step form. You can place your order using a credit card, PayPal, or e-transferโ€”whichever is most convenient.

We handle the filing

Once your payment is confirmed, our experienced registry agent reviews everything and files your documents with the appropriate Ontario government office. No need to worry about red tape or delays.

Receive your incorporation documents

Incorporating a business in Newfoundland doesnโ€™t have to be complicated. Youโ€™ll receive your official Certificate and Articles of Incorporation right in your inboxโ€”often in just a few business hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Incorporating in Newfoundland starts with choosing your business name and structure. Youโ€™ll need to prepare Articles of Incorporation and, for named companies, order a NUANS report. From there, you can file everything online or through a registered filing service for quicker processing.

Youโ€™ll need a completed set of Articles of Incorporation, a business address in Newfoundland, and basic details about your directors and shareholders. If you’re not using a numbered name, a NUANS name search report is also required.

Online filings can be processed within 1 to 2 business hours during standard office hours. Paper submissions or more complex filings may take a few business days

In most cases, incorporating a business in Newfoundland online is fast. Youโ€™ll usually receive your official documents within a few hours. If you go the manual route, expect it to take longerโ€”anywhere from 2 to 5 business days.

Yes. Incorporating a business in Newfoundland online is the preferred method for most entrepreneurs. Itโ€™s efficient, paperless, and often includes real-time support and automated error checks to speed things up.

Incorporation gives your business its own legal identity and protects your personal assets. A sole proprietorship is easier to start but doesnโ€™t separate your personal and business responsibilities. For long-term growth, many entrepreneurs choose to incorporate in Newfoundland.

No, Newfoundland removed director residency requirements. That means you donโ€™t need to live in Newfoundland to incorporate hereโ€”but your business must have a registered office address in the province.

Beyond the government filing fee, budget around $100 to $500 if you want expert help with your NUANS report, incorporation documents, and name approval. This range depends on whether you choose basic filing help or a full-service incorporation package.

Yes. Numbered companies skip the NUANS search and get a number-based name from the government (e.g., 1234567 Newfoundland Inc.). Named companies must submit a NUANS report and have their business name approved before incorporation.

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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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