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Alberta Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
An Alberta corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 1 hour during business hours. We are a partner of an authorized registry agent in Alberta with direct access to corporate filing systems. For a named company, our registry agent can directly acquire the NUANS report without any additional steps.
Rush queue available - Registered in 1 hour Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Alberta WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Address and Agent for service available
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Canada (Federal) Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Canadian (Federal) corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 4 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for federal incorporations with direct access to Corporations Canada filing systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Canada Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 4 hours Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WCB accounts for any jurisdiction Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address and Agent For Service available for certain jurisdictions
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British Columbia Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A British Columbia corporation (numbered) can be registered within 2 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for BC incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with BC Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - 2 hours for Numbered, 1-2 days for Named Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WorkSafeBC account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Manitoba Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Manitoba corporation (numbered) can be registered within 2 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for Manitoba incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Manitoba Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Numbered: 2 hours | Named: 4 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Manitoba WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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New Brunswick Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A New Brunswick corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 24 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for New Brunswick incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with New Brunswick Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 24 hours Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WorkSafeNB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Newfoundland Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Newfoundland corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 4 business days. We have streamlined processes for Newfoundland incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Newfoundland Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 4 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WorkplaceNL account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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NWT Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Northwest Territories (NWT) corporation application, whether named or numbered, can be submitted in as little as 1 business day after receiving all signed documents. We have streamlined processes for NWT incorporations to reduce common government delays. Our legal team ensures full compliance with NWT Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Submit in 1 day Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSCC account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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Nova Scotia Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Nova Scotia corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 4 business days. We have streamlined processes for Nova Scotia incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Nova Scotia Business Companies Act & Corporations Registration Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 4 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Nova Scotia WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Nunavut Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Nunavut corporation application, whether named or numbered, can be submitted in as little as 1 business day after receiving all signed documents. We have streamlined processes for Nunavut incorporations to reduce common government delays. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Nunavut Business Corporations Act requirements.
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Ontario Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
An Ontario corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 1 hour during business hours. We are a partner of an authorized intermediary in Ontario with direct access to corporate filing systems. For a named company, our registry agent can directly acquire the NUANS report without any additional steps.
Rush queue available - Register in 1 hour Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Address and Agent for service available
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PEI Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Prince Edward Island (PEI) corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 1 business day. We are a partner of an authorized registry agent in PEI with direct access to corporate filing systems. For a named company, our registry agent can directly acquire the NUANS report without any additional steps.
Rush queue available - Register in 1 day Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and PEI WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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Quebec Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Quebec corporation (numbered) can be registered within 4 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for Quebec incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Quebec Business Corporations Act.
Rush queue available - Numbered: 4 hours | Named: 2-3 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and CNESST account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Can add QST account, domain, and corporate supplies
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Saskatchewan Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Saskatchewan corporation (numbered) can be registered in as little as 2 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for Saskatchewan incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Saskatchewan Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Numbered: 2 hours | Named: 4 hours Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Saskatchewan WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Yukon Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Yukon corporation application, whether named or numbered, can be submitted in as little as 1 business day after receiving all signed documents. We have streamlined processes for Yukon incorporations to reduce common government delays. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Yukon Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Submit in 1 day Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Yukon WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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With an experienced in-house legal and accounting team, we offer a full suite of incorporation and corporate maintenance services, including:
Yes! Our customer service team is available to offer general assistance (note: we do not provide legal advice). You can reach us by phone at 647-945-8893 during business hours.
Yes, our incorporation service is a one-time payment with no recurring monthly or annual fees from us.
Note: All BC companies must file an Annual Report with the BC Corporate Registry each year to maintain "active" status. This filing incurs a mandatory government fee, which is independent of our service fees.
Absolutely. Your Certificate of Incorporation and Notice of Articles (BC's equivalent to Articles of Incorporation) are issued directly by the official BC Corporate Registry under the Business Corporations Act (BCA).
You can place an order online using a credit card or e-transfer. Once your order is processed, we’ll register the company and deliver the documents - including the Certificate of Incorporation and Notice of Articles - either by email or postal mail, depending on your preference.
The BC Company Password is a secure access code issued by BC Registries and Online Services. It is required to log in to the Corporate Online system to perform essential tasks, such as:
Yes, we provide three levels of maintenance to keep your BC corporation compliant:
When incorporating, a company is assigned an incorporation number. If you choose not to reserve a custom name, this number becomes its official legal name—for example, 987654 B.C. Ltd.
A Named Corporation allows you to select a custom business name - e.g., Johnson Car Wash Ltd.
A Numbered Corporation does not include a custom name. Instead, a number is assigned by the BC Corporate Registry - e.g., 12345678 B.C. Ltd.
A Name Request (NR) is required for the use of any custom name as the name of a company. This is the first step in the process of registering a business name with the BC Registry Services.
The approval process ensures your proposed name is unique, not misleading, and does not conflict with existing businesses, trademarks, or restricted government/professional names.
A BC corporation’s name must follow a three-part structure to be approved:
Example: In "Mike Construction Ltd.", “Mike” is the distinctive element, “Construction” is descriptive, and “Ltd.” is the corporate designation.
Every corporation must have a legal ending after its name. British Columbia allows the following options, all of which carry the same legal meaning:
Choose the one that complements your business name best for marketing or international recognition.
The biggest advantage of a numbered company is skipping the BC Name Request step, making incorporation faster and less expensive. The disadvantage of not having a brand name is easily resolved by adding a Trade Name (also known as an Operating Name or "Doing Business As" name).
Example: The legal entity remains 987654 B.C. Ltd., but the public-facing brand name is Mike Construction.
A trade name allows a company to operate under a different name than its legal one. Benefits include:
A corporation is required to have a physical registered office and records office address in British Columbia. P.O. box or virtual mailbox addresses are not acceptable. If you do not have a physical address, we offer address and mail scanning services.
In British Columbia, a corporation is legally required to maintain two distinct offices:
Both offices must have a physical delivery address located within British Columbia that is accessible to the public between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. P.O. Boxes are not permitted as a delivery address.
The Address Service provides you with a registered and records office address to satisfy provincial compliance requirements. This address is solely for legal service and the mandatory public inspection of records; it is not for your daily business operations.
The Mail Scanning to Email service is an additional convenience. While the government only requires these offices for legal service and records, we will also handle any incoming government-related mail sent to these addresses and forward it to you digitally.
The Address Service is an annual solution for corporations that do not have a local physical office in British Columbia. It ensures you remain compliant with the Business Corporations Act by providing a valid physical delivery address where legal process can be served and public records can be accessed.
This service can be renewed yearly for a similar fee. Any government or official corporate-related mail received on your behalf will be scanned and emailed directly to you.
You can update your corporation’s registered or records office address at any time by filing a Notice of Change via the BC Corporate Registry's "Corporate Online" system.
Many businesses initially use a residential address during incorporation and update it later once they acquire a permanent commercial or office location. Remember, if you move your records, you must update the registry immediately to ensure the public can still locate your records office.
One or more directors have been marked as having no residency in Canada. If you're incorporating as a non-resident, our Corporation for a Non-Resident package is built specifically for this.
Canada allows full foreign ownership of corporations, and with over 90 international tax treaties, it offers strong protections against double taxation on international income. Our package includes:
Please upload a document (.pdf, .doc, or .docx only) or email us the following information for each individual:
Each director has equal power and control over the corporation’s management decisions (typically governed by majority vote). Directors are responsible for managing, or supervising the management of, the corporation's business and affairs.
You may add additional directors whom you trust to help govern the corporation. Note: British Columbia has no residency requirements for directors; they can be residents of any country in the world.
Yes. At least one director must be listed at the time of incorporation. You can update director information at any time in the future by filing a Notice of Change via the BC Corporate Registry’s "Corporate Online" system.
If you opt for our Complete Maintenance package, director changes and mandatory filings can be managed by our team at no additional service cost.
A director is responsible for overseeing the corporation's operations and administrative decisions. To qualify as a director in BC:
If you are a lawyer, accountant, or service provider setting up the corporation for a client, do not enter your own name in the director or shareholder sections. These fields must reflect the actual owner(s) or director(s) of the corporation.
Note: We do not contact directors directly. All communication, including document delivery and account notifications, is handled exclusively through the person listed in the billing address for the order.
We left this section as a choice on purpose because many of our clients are lawyers who prefer to draft the bylaws on their own. Choosing not to include it indicates the following:
In simple language, the shareholders are the owners of the corporation. If a corporation has one shareholder, regardless of the number of shares issued, that single shareholder owns 100% of the corporation.
Share classes determine the rights and restrictions attached to ownership. For example:
Note: You must define the rights, privileges, and restrictions for each class in your company's Articles.
Share numbers must be whole numbers and cannot contain decimals.
Yes. You can change share prices, share numbers, and shareholders at any time. However, these changes must be officially recorded in your Central Securities Register (which must be kept at your Records Office) and, if applicable, updated in your Transparency Register.
Significant changes to your share structure may also require an Alteration of Articles filed with the BC Registry.
If you sell taxable products and services in Canada, you must register for a GST/HST Account Number if your worldwide taxable supplies exceed $30,000 in any single calendar quarter or over four consecutive calendar quarters.
You are generally required to register for a BC PST account if you are located in B.C. and sell or lease taxable goods, provide software, or offer taxable services in the ordinary course of business.
Crucial 2026 Update:
Note: If you are not already registered, ensure your invoicing systems are updated to apply the 7% PST rate to newly taxable services by the October 1, 2026 effective date.
You need a Payroll Account Number (RP0001) if you are an employer, trustee, or payer of amounts related to employment. This includes hiring employees or paying yourself a salary or bonuses through the corporation.
If your business involves importing physical goods from outside Canada for commercial purposes, you require an Import/Export (RM) account.
As of 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) uses this account, which is linked to your 9-digit Business Number (BN), to process customs clearances, track duties, and manage taxes via the CARM Client Portal.
If your business involves exporting physical goods outside of Canada, you are required to have an active Import/Export (RM) account identifier. The CBSA uses this account to process and track your required export documentation and declarations.
Registration with WorkSafeBC is mandatory for most employers in B.C. within 10 days of hiring your first worker.
Important: If you are a self-employed sole proprietor or partner and do not hire any workers or unregistered contractors, registration is not mandatory. However, you may apply for Personal Optional Protection (POP) to cover yourself if you wish.
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