Guidelines for Incorporation


Below are guidelines that will help you with your decision to incorporate your business in Canada or in the province of Ontario or Quebec.

Please consult your attorney or accountant if you need advice for your specific situation. If you would like to know about the costs associated with incorporating your business please click here.

Federal Incorporation

There are many reasons for incorporating a small business in Canada. Here are some guidelines for Incorporating a Federal corporation in Canada.

Incorporate in Ontario

If you do business primarily in Ontario then incorporating provincially may be the best choice.   Here are some guidelines for Incorporating in Ontario

Incorporate in Quebec

If you do business primarily in Quebec incorporating provincially may be the best choice. Here are some guidelines for Incorporating in Quebec

Shelf corporations

Shelf Corporations are companies that have been formed but have never been used. Hence the name "shelf" company. It has been sitting on a "shelf" waiting to be used.

Business Registration

The difference between incorporating and simply registering a business name. Read more to find         out which is best for you?

Name searches (NUANS®)

Name searches (NUANS®) are required when you incorporate your company Federally and provincially.

Your Liability as a Director

As a director of a corporation you the law sets out specific and general personal liabilities.

Virtual Offices

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