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Plain-language guides on incorporation, compliance, and corporate maintenance to help you make informed decisions about your business.
Incorporation Guides
Step-by-step guides to incorporating your business federally or provincially in Canada.
Compliance & Maintenance
How to keep your corporation in good standing — annual returns, record-keeping, and more.
Jurisdiction Comparisons
Federal vs. Ontario — understand the differences before you choose.
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Incorporation Guides
Federal vs. Provincial Incorporation: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Choosing between a federal and provincial corporation is one of the first decisions you'll make. We break down the key differences, costs, and trade-offs so you can choose with confidence.
Incorporation Guides
What Is a NUANS Name Search — and Do You Need One?
If you're incorporating federally or in certain provinces, a NUANS search is mandatory. Learn what it is, how it works, and what happens if your first-choice name is unavailable.
Compliance & Maintenance
Corporate Annual Returns in Canada: A Complete Guide
Every Canadian corporation must file an annual return. Deadlines, fees, and consequences of missing a filing differ by jurisdiction. Here's everything you need to know.
Compliance & Maintenance
What Is a Corporate Minute Book and Why Does Your Corporation Need One?
Canadian corporations are legally required to maintain a minute book. We explain what goes in it, who is responsible for keeping it, and what happens if you don't have one.
Jurisdiction Comparisons
Incorporating in Ontario: Everything You Need to Know
Ontario is home to the majority of Canadian small businesses. This guide walks through the Ontario Business Corporations Act, costs, timelines, and what you'll receive after filing.
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