The enhanced name protection provided to a federal corporation, the right to carry on business anywhere in Canada, the increased recognition abroad of a "federal charter" and the high level of service provided by Corporations Canada staff are reasons frequently cited by corporations and their professional representatives for choosing federal incorporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act. And now, federal incorporation can be done online directly at the Corporations Canada Web site.
All persons wishing to incorporate their businesses at the federal level.
Anyone wishing to create a corporation under federal law must:
Online filing offers many benefits, such as:
To take advantage of online filing, simply follow these steps:
1. Go to the Corporations Canada Online Filing Centre ;
2. Register with the Strategis Secure Server Facilities to access the Corporations Canada Online Filing Centre;
3. Choose "Articles of Incorporation" from the list of forms available and select one of the four incorporation options available:
Follow the menus provided to complete the necessary documents online and then, using your American Express®, MasterCard® or Visa® credit card, pay the prescribed $200 filing fee through the secure online payment facility.
If you require additional information on e-commerce initiatives, technological issues pertaining to the Internet, or any of the products and services offered by Corporations Canada, please visit the Web site or contact them by phone or e-mail.
Alberta Contact(s):
The Business Link Business Service Centre
Suite 100
10237 - 104 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1B1
Telephone: 780-422-7722
Fax: 780-422-0055
Toll-free (information): 1-800-272-9675
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: buslink@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site:
http://www.CanadaBusiness.ca/alberta
Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.