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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 - Register 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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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 - Numbered: 2 hours | Named: 1-2 days 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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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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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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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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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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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 supplie
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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, Incorporation Agency Canada is a trusted registered member of multiple government units. We offer a full suite of incorporation and corporate maintenance services, including:
Yes. Our customer service team is available to provide general assistance during the ordering process.
Note: We do not provide legal advice.
You can contact us by phone at 647-945-8893 during normal business hours.
Yes. Incorporation is a one-time payment. There are no recurring monthly or annual fees required to create the corporation.
Yes. The Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation are issued by the official Corporate Registry.
Our in-house legal team prepares the articles, and you may also choose custom versions if your corporation requires specific provisions.
You can place your order online using a credit card or e-transfer.
Once your order has been reviewed and processed, we will register the corporation and deliver the documents according to your preference:
Yes. We offer several ongoing corporate maintenance services, including:
When incorporating a company, it is assigned a corporation number. If you choose not to select a custom business name, this number becomes the corporation’s official legal name.
Example: 12345678 Manitoba Inc.
The main advantage of a numbered company is that it skips the name search and approval process, which helps save time and reduces incorporation costs.
The main disadvantage is that the corporation does not have a marketable brand name for use in advertising, signage, or brand development.
A Named Corporation allows you to select a custom business name for your company.
Example: Johnson Car Wash Inc.
A Numbered Corporation does not include a custom name. Instead, a number assigned by the government becomes the official legal name.
A Manitoba Name Pre-Approval is an official confirmation issued by the Companies Office – Manitoba stating that your proposed business name is acceptable and does not conflict with existing registered business names.
This approval is generally required before registering a named corporation in Manitoba.
A corporation’s name generally requires two components:
Example: Mike Construction
You can enter your preferred business name, and we will assist if adjustments are needed to help obtain approval.
By law, every corporate name must include a legal ending that identifies it as a corporation.
The government allows several options such as Inc., Ltd., or Corp. All of these endings carry the same legal meaning.
You may choose the one that best complements your business name.
Registering a trade name offers several advantages:
The main advantage of a numbered company is that it skips the name search and approval process, making incorporation faster and more cost-effective.
However, the assigned corporate number (for example, 12345678 Manitoba Inc.) is not suitable for branding, marketing, or business signage.
This limitation can be easily resolved by registering a trade name, which allows the corporation to operate under a more recognizable and marketable business name.
A corporation is required to have a physical registered office address in Manitoba. P.O. box or virtual mailbox addresses are not acceptable. If you do not have a physical address, we offer address and mail scanning service.
Every corporation must provide a registered office address located within the province of Manitoba.
The Address Service provides your corporation with a registered address that allows it to comply with the legal registration requirements in Manitoba.
This address is not intended for daily business operations. It is used strictly for corporate registration and official correspondence.
The Mail Scanning to Email Service ensures that any government or registry-related mail received at this address will be scanned and forwarded to you digitally.
The Address Service is an annual mail-handling and document-scanning service designed for corporations that do not have a local physical address in Manitoba.
With this service:
You can update your corporation’s registered address at any time by submitting the appropriate filing and paying the applicable government fee.
Many businesses initially use a home or residential address during incorporation and later update it once they obtain a commercial office or business location.
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 authority and control over the corporation.
This means:
For this reason, you should only add an additional director whom you fully trust.
Yes. At least one director must be listed at the time of incorporation.
However, director information can be updated at any time in the future by filing the appropriate change.
If you choose our Complete Maintenance Package (available in the next steps), director changes can be processed at no additional cost.
A director is responsible for overseeing the corporation’s operations and has the authority to make administrative decisions, including appointing or removing other directors.
To qualify as a director, an individual must:
If you are a lawyer, accountant, or service provider setting up the corporation for a client, please do not enter your own name in this section.
The information should reflect the actual owner(s) of the corporation.
Note: We do not contact directors directly. All communication is handled through the person listed in the billing address.
You have chosen to receive only the Articles of Incorporation. While this legally creates the corporation, it does not fully organize it.
To legally transact business (including opening a bank account) and remain compliant with the Business Corporations Act, you will be personally responsible for drafting:
Standard clauses are the default provisions included in the Articles of Incorporation.
These clauses are suitable for most common businesses and everyday corporate operations, providing a simple and widely accepted structure for managing the corporation.
Yes. The initial Articles of Incorporation are filed with the government when the corporation is registered.
After incorporation, the articles can be modified or updated by filing Articles of Amendment with the appropriate government registry and paying the required filing fee.
Corporate bylaws, sometimes referred to as a company constitution, outline the internal rules, rights, regulations, and policies that govern how a corporation operates.
These bylaws are typically prepared by a corporate lawyer to ensure they comply with the Provincial Corporations Act or the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
Corporate bylaws and minutes may also be required by certain banks when opening a corporate bank account.
Yes. In the next section, you will be asked to select or customize the share classes for your corporation.
This allows you to define different rights, privileges, and restrictions associated with each class of shares.
Yes. The cost of incorporating a company is generally considered a business development expense.
These expenses are typically tax creditable or deductible according to applicable tax regulations.
In simple language, the shareholders are the owners of the corporation. If a corporation has 1 shareholder, regardless of the number of shares issued, that single shareholder owns 100% of the company.
Share classes determine the rights of the owners (such as voting rights). Consider these examples:
Share numbers cannot be in decimal points. Use the following logic to determine your distribution:
Yes. You can change the share price, share number, and shareholders at any time. These changes are typically documented internally in your Minute Book and updated with the government when there is a change in the Individuals with Significant Control (ISC) register.
If you sell products or services in Canada and your business meets the required threshold for GST/HST registration, you must obtain a GST/HST Account Number.
With this account:
Failure to collect or remit GST/HST properly may result in penalties from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registering before you begin collecting PST helps your business remain compliant and avoid penalties or interest for late registration or non-compliance.
If your business hires employees, including paying yourself or family members through salary, you will need a Payroll Account Number from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
With a payroll account:
Please note this service only includes the initial setup of the CRA payroll account. It does not include ongoing payroll processing or payroll management.
An Import Account is required if your business plans to import physical goods into Canada.
An Export Account is required if your business plans to export physical goods from Canada to other countries.
Most Canadian businesses are required to register with their provincial or territorial Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) shortly after hiring their first employee.
WCB registration:
Some industries may be exempt from mandatory registration, but many businesses choose to register voluntarily to provide protection and financial security for their workers.
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