Corporations are incorporated provincially in Alberta, according to the provisions of the Alberta Business Corporation Act with the Alberta Registries Office “Alberta Registries”. Company Formations Canada provides fast and easy Alberta Incorporation Service and provides all the documents your new Alberta corporation will need to stay up-to-date and in compliance with the Alberta Business Corporation […]
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A Canadian subsidiary is one of the most popular options for global entrepreneurs wishing to start and operate a new business in Canada. To create a subsidiary, you would incorporate in a province of your choice. You can also incorporate federally. If the subsidiary isn’t incorporated federally, you can choose to apply for extra-provincial registrations […]
Director Residency Requirements Canada
The wealth of Canada’s natural resources, its strong economy, and a stable government and banking environment makes Canada a sought-after nation for trade, investment and doing business. There are several legal business structures available to foreign entrepreneurs and businesses wishing to conduct business in Canada. The two most common ways in which global entrepreneurs register […]
Corporate Minute Book Alberta
Forming a new Alberta corporation is an important, and sometimes exhausting task. All too often, after the new entity is established, the owners take a deep breath and get back to doing what they do best—running the day-to-day business operations. This is a big mistake. Failure to deal with the paperwork and legal formalities required […]
Formation of limited partnerships in Alberta
Subject to subsection (2) of the Alberta Partnership Act, a limited partnership is formed when a certificate substantially complying with subsection (3) is filed with and recorded by the Registrar. A certificate shall be signed by all the persons desiring to form a limited partnership and shall state (a) the firm name under which the […]
Incorporate a Business or Organization in Alberta
When starting a new business in Alberta, there are several ways to set up the legal structure of your business or non-profit organization. Alberta corporations Incorporating a corporation creates a legal ‘person’ that’s separate and distinct from its individual owners. A corporation is an independent legal entity that exists separate and apart from its owners […]
Starting a Business in Alberta Canada as a Foreign Company
Are you a non-Canadian who has an established business in your own country and would like to start a business in Canada? Then this article is for you. Starting a Business in Alberta When You Already Have a Business Expanding into Alberta Canada for an already-established foreign business is straightforward process. For extra-provincial incorporation, you […]
Types of Corporations in Alberta
In Alberta, there are two types of corporations: a business a not-for-profit Business Corporations A corporation is its own legal entity (i.e. a pretend person), unlike a sole proprietorship or a partnership. The corporation owns the assets and has the liabilities, not the shareholders (or the directors). A corporation may own property in its own […]
Free Alberta Incorporation Forms
Incorporating a new company in Alberta? Download our Free Alberta Incorporation Forms. Alberta Articles of Incorporation Alberta Notice of Address Alberta Notice of Directors
How do I start incorporation in Alberta?
If you’ve sorted through the many types of business structures and decided to create a corporation, you’re facing a list of important — but manageable — tasks. Here’s what you must do: Choose an available business name that complies with the Alberta Business corporation rules. Appoint the initial directors of your corporation. File formal paperwork, […]
