The cost to incorporate a business in Alberta is typically around $400 plus the service fees charged by the Alberta registered agents. In Alberta you can’t incorporate a new company by your self. You will need to use a registered service provider who can incorporate and register a new company on your behalf. We incorporate […]
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RSS feed for this sectionHow is an Alberta limited corporation formed?
An Alberta Corporations is formed by filing an Alberta Articles of Incorporation, Notice of Address and Notice of Directors with the Alberta Registries Office. The first step is to choose a name for your corporation. An Alberta corporation name consists of three parts, or elements: distinctive, descriptive, and legal. Here is an example of an […]
The Definitive Guide to Incorporate in Alberta
This guide provides a short summary of the steps required to incorporate a business under the Alberta Business Corporation Act, as well as items to consider to determine whether it is the right time for your business to incorporate. If you have questions about incorporation, feel free to write us: [email protected] Business Corporations are incorporated […]
Alberta Residency Requirements for Alberta corporations
Alberta Residency Requirement: Yes At least 1/4 of the directors of a corporation must be resident Canadians. Business Corporations are incorporated provincially in Alberta, according to the provisions of the Alberta Business Corporation Act with the Alberta Corporate Registry Division. Company Formations Canada provides fast and easy Alberta Incorporation Service and provides all the documents […]
How to establish a sole proprietorship in Alberta
How to establish a sole proprietorship in Alberta. An Alberta sole proprietorship must register a business name when they carry on business under a name that is not their own personal name. In Alberta, you can establish a sole proprietorship by filing a statement of sole proprietorship business name registration with the Alberta Registries Office. […]
How to Incorporate your Business in Alberta
How to Incorporate your Business in Alberta? To register your corporation in Alberta, you will need to provide: Name and address of the business. Fresh NUANS report – less than 90 days old. Description of the business activity. Name and address of each Director. Name and address of each Shareholder. Completing your articles of incorporation […]
How to Incorporate a Company in Alberta
How to Incorporate a Company in Alberta. Incorporating your company provincially in Alberta is a six-step process. Step 1: Deciding how you want to name your Alberta corporation Before you begin the process of incorporation, you need to name your corporation. Every Alberta corporation must have a name; this is known as a corporate name. […]
Advantages and disadvantages of operating as a sole trader in Alberta
A sole proprietorship business revolves around one person. No other parties have an interest in the business. The sole trader is personally liable for all debts. All income earned in the business becomes part of the sole trader’s assessable income. When it comes to choosing a business structure, income tax should be only one of […]
Starting a Business in Alberta, Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business
When you start a business, you must decide on a legal structure for it. Usually, you’ll choose either a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation. There’s no right or wrong choice that fits everyone. Your job is to understand how each legal structure works and then pick the one that best meets your needs. […]
How much does it cost to register a business in Alberta
Alberta Trade name An Alberta trade name is used when: an individual does business under a name other than their own personal name a corporation does business under a name other than its legal name A trade name is also known as a sole proprietorship. The government fee to register a new trade name in […]
