Nova Scotia Articles of Incorporation. When a company seeks to incorporate provincially in Nova Scotia, it must file its Articles of Incorporation “Memorandum of Association” with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies. The Articles of Incorporation called “Memorandum of Association” in Nova Scotia outline the company’s name, registered address, number of directors, name, […]
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RSS feed for this sectionNova Scotia Introducing the Lowest Incorporation Government Fees in Canada
Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurs now benefit from the lowest incorporation government fees in the country. Service Nova Scotia Minister Geoff MacLellan introduced on, Sept. 7, 2018 amendments to the Nova Scotia Corporations Registration Act and announced a regulation change to the Companies Act to help new Nova Scotia businesses in the start-up phase. The amendments eliminated […]
Memorandum of Association Nova Scotia
Who may incorporate a new company in Nova Scotia? Anyone or more persons associated for any lawful purpose other than a banking, loan, trust or insurance company, may, by subscribing their names to a memorandum of association and otherwise complying with the requirements of this Act in respect of registration, form an incorporated company, with […]
Corporate Minute Book Nova Scotia
Forming a 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 to properly […]
Types of Corporations In Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia, 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 […]
Nova Scotia Company Registration for Non Canadian Residents
Registering a new company in Nova Scotia as a non Canadian resident – Nova Scotia Incorporation for Non-Canadian residents for only $2200. Company Formations provides fast and easy Company Registration in Nova Scotia for non-Canadians residents and provides all the documents your new Nova Scotia corporation will need to stay up-to-date and in compliance with […]
Free Nova Scotia Incorporation Forms
Incorporating a new company in Nova Scotia? Download our Free Nova Scotia Incorporation Forms: Statutory Declaration Purpose: A sworn statement signed by your legal representative or by the person who signed the documents used to form your company (memorandum and articles of association). Notice of Registered Office Purpose: Submit or change the civic address of […]
Incorporation under the Nova Scotia Business Companies Act
Unlike the other Canadian provinces, the Companies Act (Nova Scotia) is based on English law. As a result, there are some significant differences from the other provinces and Nova Scotia in corporate documentation and terminology, but far fewer differences in legal effect. A name search is required prior to incorporation as well as approval from […]
The Definitive Guide to Incorporate in Nova Scotia
This guide provides a short summary of the steps required to incorporate a new business in Nova Scotia under the Nova Scotia 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: […]
Guide to Choosing a Company Name in Nova Scotia
Guide to Choosing a Company Name in Nova Scotia. To register a business in Nova Scotia, you must first choose a name for your business. The Registry of Joint Stock Companies must assess your proposed name and approve it for use before you can register your business. Your name must be unique and should describe […]
