Incorporation

Start on the right structure. We prepare and file your incorporation, set up your share structure and minute book, and take care of the registrations that follow, so you can open a bank account and start trading quickly.

We also help you think through the decisions that matter later: who owns what, whether a holding company makes sense, and how you will pay yourself.

What you get

• Certificate and articles of incorporation
• A complete minute book with your registers and first resolutions
• Your CRA business number and the program accounts you need
• A short guide to your first-year filing deadlines

How it works

1. Free consultation: structure, shareholders, name and jurisdiction.
2. Fixed quote: our fee and government fees, set out in writing.
3. Filing: we prepare and file; most incorporations are completed within a few business days of receiving everything we need.
4. Set-up: registrations, minute book and next steps.

Common questions

Ontario or federal?

Ontario is simpler for a business that operates only in Ontario. Federal incorporation gives wider name protection across Canada. We explain which fits your plans.

Who it's for

New founders starting a company, sole proprietors whose business has grown to the point where incorporating makes sense, and owners setting up a holding company or a second corporation.

More questions

Can I move my existing sole proprietorship into a corporation?

Yes. Assets such as equipment and goodwill can often be transferred to the new corporation on a tax-deferred basis with the right election. We plan this with you so nothing is missed.

Do I need a lawyer to incorporate?

Not for a standard incorporation. For complex share structures or shareholder agreements, we work with lawyers in our professional network.

What happens after I incorporate?

You will need a corporate bank account, annual returns, a corporate tax return each year and up-to-date minute book records. We give you a simple calendar of what is due and when.