How Much Does It Cost to Incorporate in Canada?
The government fees to incorporate a federal (CBCA) or Ontario (OBCA) corporation, line by line, with a link to the official source for every number. Pick your options below to see your total.
Fees verified against official government sources on August 2, 2026
Jurisdiction
Corporate name
Government fees
$212
$200 to incorporate + $12 first-year filing.
Federal (CBCA) government fees
Filed with Corporations Canada under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
| Filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Articles of IncorporationOne-time Filed online. One business day standard processing. | $200 |
| Express serviceOptional Optional. Reduces processing to four business hours. | $100 (not selected) |
| Name search (NUANS)One-time No separate NUANS report is required to incorporate online with a word name. The name search is part of the federal process. | $0 |
| Annual returnYearly Filed online every year. Separate from your corporate tax return. | $12 |
Source: Corporations Canada, Services, fees and processing times. Amounts in CAD. Government filing fees are not subject to GST/HST.
Do it yourself vs. Korporex
Filing yourself costs only the government fee. Here is what each route includes.
| File it yourself | Korporex Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 government fees | $1,049 + tax |
| Articles of Incorporation prepared and filed | You prepare them | ✓ |
| Name search handled | You order it | ✓ |
| Digital minute book (by-laws, resolutions, registers) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mandatory post-incorporation filings | You file them | ✓ |
| Turnaround | Depends on you | 24 hours |
Korporex package prices include the government filing fee. Basic is for numbered corporations; Standard includes one NUANS name search.
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Korporex prepares and files your incorporation online, minute book included.
Common questions
Short, factual answers. Each fee links to its official source above.
How much does it cost to incorporate federally in Canada?+
Corporations Canada charges $200 to file Articles of Incorporation online. Express processing is an optional $100. A separate NUANS report is not required to incorporate online with a word name. A $12 annual return is added every year.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Ontario?+
The Ontario Business Registry charges $300 to file Articles of Incorporation. A named Ontario corporation also needs a NUANS name search report, which comes from a private search house rather than the government. Korporex charges $39.99 + HST for it. A numbered corporation does not need one.
Are there yearly government fees after incorporating?+
A federal corporation pays $12 each year to file its annual return online. Ontario charges no government fee for its annual return, but filing it is still mandatory.
Is a numbered corporation cheaper?+
For Ontario, yes: a numbered corporation does not need the NUANS name search. Federally, the incorporation fee is the same either way.
Do government filing fees include HST?+
No. Government filing fees are not subject to GST/HST. Tax applies only to service fees charged on top of them.
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