A Canadian company - whether a federal Canada Business Corporation Act (CBCA) Inc or a British Columbia Ltd - gives you access to Canadian clients, CAD banking, and a highly credible G7 legal entity. Non-residents can incorporate with some director residency conditions.
One-time service fee. Canadian government filing fee (approximately CAD 200-350) payable separately.
Form Canadian CompanyWe assess whether a federal Canada Inc or a BC Ltd better suits your business goals and residency situation.
We conduct the NUANS corporate name search and reserve your company name.
We file your articles of incorporation with Corporations Canada (federal) or BC Registry Services (provincial). Typically approved within 1-5 business days.
Your certificate and articles are delivered. We guide you on business number and GST/HST registration.
Federal CBCA corporations require that at least 25% of directors are Canadian residents (or at least one director if fewer than 4). British Columbia and several other provinces have no director residency requirement, making BC Ltd popular for non-residents. We assess your situation and recommend the best option.
A federal CBCA corporation is registered under federal law and can operate in any province without extra-provincial registration in most cases. A provincial corporation (e.g. BC Ltd) is registered in one province and may need extra-provincial registration to operate in other provinces. For most non-resident founders, a BC Ltd is simpler and avoids the director residency rule.
A Canadian corporation is generally subject to Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax on its worldwide income. The specific rates and rules depend on where the company is resident for tax purposes (management and control). Consult a Canadian tax advisor.
Canadian banks typically require in-person visits to open a corporate account, which is challenging for non-residents. Some online banks and fintech options accept remote account opening. We assist with banking options as part of the formation process.
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.
Form Canadian Company