Federal Incorporation Service
Register Your Federal Corporation with Nationwide Name Protection
Our Federal Incorporation service helps entrepreneurs and businesses register a corporation under federal law, allowing you to operate across Canada under a protected business name. We prepare and file your incorporation with Corporations Canada, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient processing.
Federal incorporation is ideal for businesses planning to expand across multiple provinces while maintaining a consistent brand identity. Whether you are launching a new company or restructuring an existing one, our team supports you from application to final documents.
Federal Incorporation Services Across Canada
Canada Federal Corporation
- Nationwide name protection across all provinces
- Incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act
- Option for named or numbered corporation
- Suitable for businesses operating across Canada
- Articles prepared based on your business structure
- Digital filing with Corporations Canada
- Certificate and Articles delivered electronically
Federal Holding Company
- Designed to hold shares in operating companies
- Helps separate assets from business liabilities
- Supports long-term tax and financial planning
- Can own subsidiaries across multiple provinces
- Flexible structure for investment and growth
- Articles customized based on holding objectives
- Documents prepared for corporate and banking use
Federal Non-Profit
- Name protection available across Canada
- Incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
- Suitable for national organizations and associations
- No share capital required
- Structured governance with directors and bylaws
- Articles prepared based on organizational purpose
- Documents ready for compliance and operations
Federal Registered Charity
- Supports preparation for CRA charity registration
- Incorporation required before CRA application
- Helps define acceptable charitable purposes
- Assistance with governing documents and structure
- Guidance on CRA compliance requirements
- Structured setup for long-term operations
- Documents prepared for incorporation and CRA submission
Federal Co-op with Share Capital
- Owned and controlled by member shareholders
- Each member holds shares based on participation
- Suitable for collaborative business operations
- Supports democratic governance structure
- Articles prepared based on cooperative model
- Clear framework for profit distribution
- Documents ready for federal registration
Extra Provincial Registration
- Required to operate in provinces outside incorporation
- Allows a federal corporation to operate legally in a province
- Registration completed with provincial authorities
- Helps maintain compliance across jurisdictions
- Requires a registered address within the province
- Supports expansion into multiple Canadian markets
- Documents prepared for efficient registration
Get It Done In 3 Simple Steps
1. Submit Your Information
Complete our secure online form and provide your business details. Choose your structure, name option, and additional services.
2. We Prepare and File
Our team reviews your order, prepares your incorporation documents, and submits them to the appropriate registry.
3. Receive Your Documents
Your Certificate and Articles of Incorporation are delivered by email once approved and ready for use.
Why Choose Our Federal Incorporation Service?
Starting a federal corporation requires proper documentation, name approval, and compliance with national regulations. Our Federal Incorporation service is designed to simplify the process while ensuring your application is prepared correctly from the start.
We help reduce filing errors, avoid delays caused by incorrect submissions, and ensure your incorporation meets federal requirements.
What you can expect from our service:
- Accurate preparation of federal incorporation documents
- Review of your application before submission
- Efficient processing through digital filing systems
- Support for NUANS name search and approval
- Compliance with federal incorporation requirements
- Electronic delivery of final documents
- Clear process from submission to completion
With our structured approach, you can move forward with business registration, banking, and tax setup without delays.
Commonly asked questions
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What is Federal Incorporation?
Federal incorporation is the process of registering a corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act, allowing you to operate across Canada with nationwide name protection.
How much does it cost to incorporate federally in Canada?
The federal government filing fee is typically $200 for online incorporation. Additional service fees may apply depending on the provider.
How long does federal incorporation take?
Most federal incorporations are processed within one to two business days when filed online. Processing time may vary depending on name approval and document accuracy.
What is the difference between federal and provincial incorporation?
Federal incorporation provides nationwide name protection, while provincial incorporation limits name protection to a specific province.
Do I need a NUANS report for federal incorporation?
Yes, a NUANS name search is required for named corporations to ensure your business name is unique across Canada.
Can I operate in Ontario with a federal corporation?
Yes, but you must complete extra-provincial registration in Ontario to legally operate within the province.
Do I need professional help for federal incorporation?
While you can incorporate on your own, using a Federal Incorporation service helps ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient processing.
What happens after federal incorporation is approved?
You can open a business bank account, register for taxes, and begin operations. Additional registrations may be required depending on your province.
Do I need to register for taxes after incorporation?
Yes. You will need a Business Number from the CRA and may need to register for GST/HST or payroll accounts.
Can non-residents incorporate federally in Canada?
Yes, non-residents can incorporate federally. However, director residency requirements may apply depending on the structure.
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