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Alberta Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
An Alberta corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 1 hour during business hours. We are a partner of an authorized registry agent in Alberta with direct access to corporate filing systems. For a named company, our registry agent can directly acquire the NUANS report without any additional steps.
Rush queue available - Registered in 1 hour Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Alberta WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Address and Agent for service available
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Canada (Federal) Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Canadian (Federal) corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 4 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for federal incorporations with direct access to Corporations Canada filing systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Canada Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 4 hours Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WCB accounts for any jurisdiction Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address and Agent For Service available for certain jurisdictions
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British Columbia Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A British Columbia corporation (numbered) can be registered within 2 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for BC incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with BC Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - 2 hours for Numbered, 1-2 days for Named Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WorkSafeBC account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Manitoba Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Manitoba corporation (numbered) can be registered within 2 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for Manitoba incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Manitoba Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Numbered: 2 hours | Named: 4 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Manitoba WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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New Brunswick Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A New Brunswick corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 24 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for New Brunswick incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with New Brunswick Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 24 hours Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WorkSafeNB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Newfoundland Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Newfoundland corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 4 business days. We have streamlined processes for Newfoundland incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Newfoundland Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 4 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WorkplaceNL account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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NWT Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Northwest Territories (NWT) corporation application, whether named or numbered, can be submitted in as little as 1 business day after receiving all signed documents. We have streamlined processes for NWT incorporations to reduce common government delays. Our legal team ensures full compliance with NWT Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Submit in 1 day Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSCC account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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Nova Scotia Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Nova Scotia corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 4 business days. We have streamlined processes for Nova Scotia incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Nova Scotia Business Companies Act & Corporations Registration Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Register in 4 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Nova Scotia WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Nunavut Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Nunavut corporation application, whether named or numbered, can be submitted in as little as 1 business day after receiving all signed documents. We have streamlined processes for Nunavut incorporations to reduce common government delays. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Nunavut Business Corporations Act requirements.
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Ontario Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
An Ontario corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 1 hour during business hours. We are a partner of an authorized intermediary in Ontario with direct access to corporate filing systems. For a named company, our registry agent can directly acquire the NUANS report without any additional steps.
Rush queue available - Register in 1 hour Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Address and Agent for service available
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PEI Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Prince Edward Island (PEI) corporation, whether named or numbered, can be registered in as little as 1 business day. We are a partner of an authorized registry agent in PEI with direct access to corporate filing systems. For a named company, our registry agent can directly acquire the NUANS report without any additional steps.
Rush queue available - Register in 1 day Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and PEI WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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Quebec Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Quebec corporation (numbered) can be registered within 4 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for Quebec incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Quebec Business Corporations Act.
Rush queue available - Numbered: 4 hours | Named: 2-3 days Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and CNESST account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Can add QST account, domain, and corporate supplies
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Saskatchewan Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Saskatchewan corporation (numbered) can be registered in as little as 2 hours during business hours. We have streamlined processes for Saskatchewan incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Saskatchewan Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Numbered: 2 hours | Named: 4 hours Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Saskatchewan WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import) Registered Address service available
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Yukon Standard Corporation Package: Named or Numbered
A Yukon corporation application, whether named or numbered, can be submitted in as little as 1 business day after receiving all signed documents. We have streamlined processes for Yukon incorporations to reduce common government delays. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Yukon Business Corporations Act requirements.
Rush queue available - Submit in 1 day Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and Yukon WCB account Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
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Yes! Our customer service team is here to provide general assistance (note: we do not provide legal advice).
You can reach us during business hours at 647-945-8893 or our NWT-dedicated support line for help with your filing.
Yes, the incorporation is a one-time payment. However, to stay legally active, you must meet annual obligations:
Absolutely. Your Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation are official documents issued by the NWT Corporate Registry under the Business Corporations Act (BCA).
Our in-house legal team ensures that all resolutions and records comply with NWT territorial law.
Once your order is processed and the company is registered, we deliver your Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation via secure digital delivery.
If you prefer physical copies or a Corporate Minute Book, these will be sent via tracked postal mail or courier.
We provide three maintenance levels to ensure your NWT corporation stays compliant:
A corporation is required to have a physical registered office and records office address in Northwest Territories (NWT). P.O. box or virtual mailbox addresses are not acceptable. If you do not have a physical address, we offer address and mail scanning services.
A Named Corporation allows you to select a custom business name (e.g., Johnson Car Wash Ltd.). This requires a formal Name Search and Reservation.
When incorporating, a company is assigned a unique number by the territory. If you choose not to reserve a custom name, this number becomes its official legal name—for example, 123456 N.W.T. Inc.
A Name Search and Reservation is the mandatory first step for any corporation using a custom name. This ensures your chosen name is not identical or confusingly similar to an existing business in the territory.
In the Northwest Territories, a name must be both distinctive and descriptive to be approved.
Every N.W.T. corporation must end with a legal designation to show it has limited liability. You may choose from any of the following, as they all carry the same legal weight:
You should select the one that best suits the "flow" and look of your business name.
A corporation’s name in N.W.T. generally requires three components: a Distinctive Element (e.g., "XYZ"), a Descriptive Element (e.g., "Electrical"), and a Corporate Designation (e.g., "Inc.").
Example: XYZ Inc. If you submit a name that is too general (e.g., just "XYZ Inc."), the Registry will likely reject it for lacking a distinctive element.
Example: XYZ Electrical Inc. If you submit a name that is too general (e.g., just "Electrical Inc."), the Registry will likely reject it for lacking a distinctive element.
A Trade Name allows you to use a different name for daily operations than your official legal corporate name.
One or more directors have been marked as having no residency in Canada. If you're incorporating as a non-resident, our Corporation for a Non-Resident package is built specifically for this.
Canada allows full foreign ownership of corporations, and with over 90 international tax treaties, it offers strong protections against double taxation on international income. Our package includes:
Please upload a document (.pdf, .doc, or .docx only) or email us the following information for each individual:
We made this section optional for clients who prefer drafting their own bylaws. If you skip it, you are entirely responsible for preparing and filing all corporate governance documents yourself, including the following:
If a shareholder is not receiving a specific class of shares, enter 0. Please enter the exact number of shares, not percentages. If you need help calculating ownership percentages, refer to the detailed guidelines. View Guidelines
The Northwest Territories is a "GST-only" jurisdiction. There is no PST or HST; only the 5% federal GST applies.
If you hire employees (including yourself if you intend to pay yourself a salary), you need a federal Payroll Account Number (RP0001) from the CRA.
If your business involves importing physical goods from outside Canada for commercial use, an Import Account (RM0001) is required as part of your Business Number.
If your business involves exporting physical goods to international markets outside of Canada, an Export Account is required.
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is the joint authority for both the N.W.T. and Nunavut. Registration is mandatory for almost all employers operating in the territory.
Yes, we offer three types of post-incorporation and maintenance services to help you stay compliant with territorial law:
An Annual Return (Form 17) must be filed with the N.W.T. Corporate Registry every year for every corporation, regardless of whether you conducted business or earned a profit.
We recommend reserving a domain name that matches your business name immediately. If a competitor secures it first, it can be difficult and expensive to establish your brand online later.
A Business Email Address uses your custom domain name (e.g., contact@yourcompany.ca) instead of a generic provider like Gmail or Yahoo.
