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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:
...and many more services to support your corporation as it grows.
Yes. Our customer service team is available to provide general assistance with the ordering process.
Please note that we provide administrative guidance only and do not offer legal advice.
You can contact us by phone at 647-945-8893 during regular business hours.
Yes. Incorporation is a one-time payment. There are no recurring monthly or annual fees required to create the corporation.
However, corporations must still meet certain government filing obligations, such as annual returns, which may involve separate government or service fees.
Yes. The Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation are issued by the official Corporate Registry.
Our in-house legal team prepares the articles to ensure they comply with applicable corporate laws. You may also choose to request custom articles to better suit your business structure.
You can place your order online using credit card or e-transfer.
Once your order has been reviewed and processed:
When incorporating a company, the government assigns a corporation number. If you choose not to register a custom business name, this number becomes the official legal name of your corporation.
Example: 12345678 Saskatchewan Ltd.
Advantages:
Disadvantage:
A Named Corporation allows you to choose a custom business name for your company.
Example: Johnson Car Wash Inc.
A Numbered Corporation does not include a custom name. Instead, the government assigns a number as the legal name of the company.
A corporate name typically contains two key components:
Example: Mike Construction
Enter your preferred name and our team will assist if adjustments are required for approval.
By law, every corporate name must include a legal ending. This indicates that the business is a corporation.
The government allows several legal endings such as:
All of these endings have the same legal meaning. You can choose the option that best complements your business name.
The main advantage of a numbered company is that it skips the NUANS name search and approval process, making the incorporation process faster and more cost-effective.
However, the assigned corporate number (for example, 12345678 Saskatchewan Ltd.) is not suitable for marketing or branding purposes.
This limitation can easily be 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 Saskatchewan. P.O. box or virtual mail box address is not acceptable. If you do not have a physical address, we offer address and mail scanning service.
The registered address of a corporation must be a physical location within Saskatchewan.
This address will be used for receiving official government correspondence and legal documents related to the corporation.
We offer two address-related services to help corporations meet Saskatchewan registration requirements.
The Address Service is an annual mail-handling and document-scanning service designed for corporations that do not have a local physical address in Saskatchewan.
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 or office 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 of a corporation has equal authority and control over the business and its decisions.
Because directors hold significant authority within the corporation, it is important to appoint only individuals you trust.
Yes. At least one director must be listed at the time of incorporation.
You may update the director information at any time in the future by filing the appropriate changes with the registry.
If you choose our Complete Maintenance package (available in the next steps), director updates can be processed at no additional service cost.
A director is responsible for managing the affairs of the corporation and making administrative decisions related to the business.
To qualify as a director, an individual:
If you are a lawyer, accountant, or service provider setting up the corporation for a client, please ensure that the information entered reflects the actual owner(s) or director(s) of the corporation.
Do not enter your own name unless you are personally acting as a director of the company.
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. They are designed to support a wide range of common businesses and everyday corporate operations.
These clauses follow the requirements of the applicable provincial corporations legislation and provide a basic governance structure for most corporations.
Yes. The Articles of Incorporation are initially filed with the government when the corporation is registered.
After incorporation, these articles can be modified by submitting the appropriate Articles of Amendment along with the applicable government filing fees.
Corporate bylaws, sometimes referred to as the company constitution, outline the rules, rights, regulations, and policies that govern how the corporation operates.
Corporate bylaws are typically prepared by a corporate lawyer to ensure compliance with the applicable Provincial Corporations Act or the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
In many cases, banks may require Corporate Bylaws and Minutes 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 based on your ownership structure and voting preferences.
Yes. The cost of incorporating a company is generally considered a business development expense.
These expenses are typically tax creditable or deductible according to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines.
In simple terms, shareholders are the owners of a corporation. Ownership is determined by the number of shares each person holds.
If a corporation has only one shareholder, that person owns 100% of the corporation, regardless of how many total shares are issued.
Share classes determine the rights and privileges
Example: A corporation has two shareholders: John and Mike.
Share numbers must be assigned as whole numbers. Decimal values are not allowed.
Yes. Share details such as share price, number of shares, and shareholders can be updated in the future by completing the appropriate corporate filings.
If your business sells taxable products or services in Saskatchewan, you are generally required to register for a PST (Provincial Sales Tax) account.
Once registered, your business must collect PST from customers and clearly display the PST number on invoices or receipts.
Failure to properly collect or remit PST may result in penalties or interest from the provincial tax authority.
If you sell products or services in Canada and your business meets the required threshold for GST registration, you must obtain a GST/HST Account Number.
Businesses are required to collect the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) from customers and display the GST/HST number on all invoices or receipts.
Failure to collect or remit GST may result in penalties from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
If you hire employees, including yourself, you will need a Payroll Account Number from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Even if you do not have external employees, your own salary or a family member’s salary can be processed through a payroll account to take advantage of certain tax planning strategies such as income splitting, provided they are actively involved in the business.
Note: This service is not a payroll processing service. It only includes the initial setup of a payroll account with the CRA.
If your business involves importing physical goods into Canada for commercial purposes, you will need an Import/Export (RM) account.
The government uses this account to process customs clearance, duties, and import taxes when goods enter Canada.
If your business involves exporting physical goods outside of Canada, you are required to have an Import/Export (RM) account.
This account is used by the government to process export documentation and customs declarations.
Most Canadian businesses must register with their provincial or territorial Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) shortly after hiring their first employee.
Some industries may be exempt from mandatory registration, but many employers in exempt categories choose to register voluntarily to provide additional protection for their workers.
WCB registration is particularly important for small businesses and start-ups, as it provides financial protection in the event of a workplace injury and helps protect employers from personal liability.
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