When a corporation expands its operations across Canada, one of the first administrative issues it may encounter is the requirement to maintain a local agent for service or equivalent representative in the provinces where it becomes registered. For a federally incorporated company based in Ontario, this can become particularly important when the corporation plans to […]

Canada Agent for Service for Extra-Provincial Corporations: A Complete Guide to Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec

Nova Scotia Extra-Provincial Registration for Alberta Corporations: Complete Guide to Registration, Recognized Agents and Business Names
An Alberta corporation that plans to expand its operations into Nova Scotia may need to complete an extra-provincial registration before carrying on business in the province. Having an existing corporation registered in Alberta does not automatically mean that the company is registered to operate in every other Canadian province. When an Alberta corporation establishes a […]

Can a Foreign-Owned Company Operate a Business in Canada?
A foreign company can enter the Canadian market in several different ways. It may sell products or services to Canadian customers from abroad, establish a Canadian office, hire employees, maintain inventory, enter into Canadian contracts, register as a foreign corporation, or create a separate Canadian subsidiary. The right approach depends on what the company actually […]
