Canada Company Formation
A respected base in North America. We incorporate your Canadian company federally or in the right province, arrange the registered office, open the bank and tax files, and advise on immigration routes.
Canada at a glance
- Entity: Corporation (Inc. or Ltd.), federal or provincial
- Minimum capital: None
- Formation time: 1–3 working days online after the name search
- Corporate tax: 15% federal plus provincial (about 26.5% in Ontario)
- Remote formation: Yes, especially in Ontario and British Columbia
Canada Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
A Trusted Base in North America
- Online federal or provincial incorporation, usually within days
- A G7 economy with strong rule of law and a respected business address
- No minimum share capital
- Ontario and British Columbia have no Canadian-resident director rule, so non-residents can incorporate there
- A natural base for selling to both Canadian and US customers
Who It Suits
Founders selling into Canada and the US, IT and consulting firms, and investors who want a North American company with a strong reputation.
Moving to Canada With Your Company
Residence route: visa neededA Canadian company does not by itself give you the right to live or work in Canada. Owners usually look at work permits linked to the business, provincial nominee entrepreneur streams, or federal business immigration programmes, which change often.
| Route | Who it suits | Family can join |
|---|---|---|
| Work permit linked to your business | Owners and key staff moving to run or work in the Canadian company | Yes |
| Provincial Nominee entrepreneur streams | Entrepreneurs who invest in and actively manage a business in a province | Yes |
| Federal business programmes | Founders with an innovative business backed by a designated organisation (availability changes) | Yes |
Visa rules change often. We check your eligibility before you pay any government fee, and quote visa work separately from company formation.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport for every director and shareholder
- Proof of address
- NUANS name search report (we order it)
- Registered office address in the province (we provide one)
- Director details: a federal company needs at least 25% resident Canadian directors
How We Register Your Company in Canada
- Consultation
We confirm Canada fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers run the name search and file with Corporations Canada or the provincial registry.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we check your Canadian immigration options and prepare the application.
Canada Company Formation Questions
Do I need to live in Canada to own a Canadian company?
No. Non-residents can own a Canadian corporation. Federal companies need at least 25% of directors to be resident Canadians, but Ontario and British Columbia companies have no such rule, so most non-resident founders incorporate there.
Federal or provincial incorporation: which is better?
Federal incorporation protects your company name across Canada. Provincial incorporation is simpler and, in Ontario and British Columbia, has no residency rule for directors. We recommend one based on where you will trade.
How much tax will my Canadian company pay?
Corporate tax combines a 15% federal rate with provincial tax, about 26.5% in total in Ontario. The lower small-business rate generally applies only to Canadian-controlled companies, so foreign-owned companies usually pay the general rate.
What does the government charge to incorporate?
Federal online incorporation costs CAD 200 with Corporations Canada. Provincial fees vary, around CAD 300 in Ontario and CAD 350 in British Columbia, plus the name search. Our service fee is quoted separately.
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Germany
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Register Your Company in Canada
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.