Subject to certain exceptions, a business may incorporate under the federal or any of the provincial corporate statutes. In any case, incorporation is accomplished simply by filing the Articles of Incorporation and paying a modest fee to the appropriate government authority. A number of factors guide the investor in choosing between federal and provincial incorporation. […]
Alternative vehicles for doing business in Canada
Foreign investors most often conduct business in Canada through either a Canadian branch operation or a Canadian subsidiary corporation. A foreign business could also enter the Canadian market by forming an unlimited liability company, partnership, or joint venture with other parties. Alternatively, the foreign business may establish one or more Canadian sales representatives, distributors or […]
Canada company registration cost for Canadian residents
Below you will find a list of the total fees involved to register a new corporation by a Canadian-resident: Canada Federal Corporation Canada Gov Fees: $200 Name Search Report or NUANS Report: $30 CompanyFormations Fee: $129.99 GST: $6.49.99 Total Fees: $366.48 Alberta Incorporation Alberta Gov Fees: $450 Name Search Report or NUANS Report: […]
Canada company registration cost for non-Canadian residents
The total fees to register a new corporation in Canada by a non-Canadian resident is $2200 (All-Inclusive) This fee includes: Name Search Report Preparation of Articles of Incorporation and Incorporation Documents Incorporation Agreement By-Laws, Company Minute Book, Share Certificates Canada Registered Agent Service for 1 year Government Fees Our Service Fees Original Certificates Copy of […]
Company Registration BC Canada
Company registration in BC Canada. Below are the basic steps for forming (incorporating) a new company in B.C. Canada by a non-Canadian resident. There are other steps that must be considered, such as setting up minutes or records books, establishing a central securities register and issuing share certificates as well as ongoing reporting requirements such as […]
Trade and Investment Regulation in Canada
Competition Law The Competition Act (Act) is Canada’s antitrust legislation. It is the legislation of general application and reflects classical economic theory regarding efficient markets and maximization of consumer welfare. It is administered and enforced by the Competition Bureau (Bureau), a federal investigative body headed by the Commissioner of Competition (Commissioner). The Act may be […]
Registering a Branch office in Canada
Organizations with foreign ownership may conduct business in Canada through branch offices, so long as the Investment Canada Act and provincial registration and licensing requirements are complied with. The foreign corporation must register in all provinces in which it will carry on business. A branch office operates as an arm of the foreign business, which […]
Business Entities and Alternative Methods of Carrying on Business in Canada for Foreign Companies and Global Entrepreneurs
Corporations A corporation with share capital is the most common form of business entity in Canada and enjoys advantages that make it the most practical form of business organization in most instances. Corporations may also be incorporated without share capital, generally for not-forprofit purposes. A corporation is a separate legal entity, distinct from its shareholders […]
How to Register for the VAT in Canada
All private corporations with a turnover of over 30,000 CAD of taxable supplies per quarter must register for the VAT –referred to as Goods and Services Tax (GST)/Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) – with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In order to register with CRA, corporations must provide the Name, phone number, and the Social Insurance Number […]
Starting a Business in Canada as a Federal Corporation Procedure, Time and Cost
The registration of a new company in Canada at the federal level. It is restricted to Canadian residents. When registering a new Canada federal corporation, at least twenty-five percent of the directors of a corporation must be resident Canadians. However, if a corporation has less than four directors, at least one director must be a resident […]
