Foreign companies expanding into Canada frequently encounter an important administrative question when they begin establishing commercial relationships, arranging financial services, or developing business operations in Ontario: does an existing foreign corporation need to obtain an Ontario Extra-Provincial Licence before it can proceed? For international entrepreneurs who already operate a legally incorporated business in another country, […]
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Ontario Extra-Provincial Licence for Foreign Companies: How to Appoint an Agent for Service, Use an Existing NUANS Report and Prepare for Canadian Business Banking
By companyformations on November 13, 2026 in Canada Company Registration, Ontario Company Registration
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British Columbia Extra-Provincial Registration for U.S. Corporations: BC Registered Agent, Registered Office and Foreign Company Registration
A United States corporation expanding into British Columbia does not necessarily need to create a new Canadian corporation. Depending on the company’s business, tax and legal strategy, the existing U.S. corporation can establish a direct presence in British Columbia by registering as an extra-provincial company. This allows the American corporation to preserve its existing legal […]
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