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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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When incorporating, a company is assigned an incorporation number. If you choose not to reserve a custom name, this number becomes its official name—for example, 1234567 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED.
A Name Reservation (Name Request) is the mandatory first step for any custom business name in Nova Scotia. It ensures your name is unique and not easily confused with existing companies, trademarks, or business names.
Nova Scotia follows a specific "Three-Part" naming rule to ensure clarity and distinctiveness:
Every Nova Scotia company must end with a legal designation. These all have the same legal meaning; choose the one that best fits your brand:
To get your name approved on the first try, aim for the formula: [Unique Word] + [Business Activity] + [Legal Ending].
Example: In "Halifax Pier Maintenance Ltd.", "Halifax Pier" is the distinctive element, "Maintenance" is the descriptive element, and "Ltd." is the legal ending. Avoid names that are "Too General" (e.g., "The Construction Company Ltd."), as these will be rejected for lacking distinctiveness.
The fastest way to incorporate is to choose a Numbered Company (e.g., 1234567 Nova Scotia Limited). This allows you to skip the 2-to-4-day name approval wait time.
A Trade Name is a secondary name registered under your corporation. It is perfect for:
A corporation is required to have a physical registered office and records office address in Nova Scotia. 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.
Under the Nova Scotia Companies Act, every corporation must maintain a Registered Office Address within the province of Nova Scotia.
The Address Service is an annual solution for business owners who do not have a physical office or residence in Nova Scotia. It allows you to satisfy the legal requirement of having a local footprint.
You can update your corporation’s address at any time if you move or acquire a new commercial space.
Please upload a document (.pdf, .doc, or .docx only) or email us the following information for each individual:
In Nova Scotia, your board of directors manages the business and affairs of the company. Decisions are generally made by majority vote, meaning each director holds equal weight unless your Articles of Association state otherwise.
Yes. You must have at least one director to incorporate, but you can change your board members at any time as your business grows.
To qualify as a director of a Nova Scotia company, an individual must meet the following criteria under the Companies Act:
If you are a professional service provider (lawyer, accountant, or consultant) registering this entity for a client, please do not use your own name in the director fields.
You have chosen to receive only the Articles of Incorporation. While this legally creates the corporation, it does not fully organize it.
Please be aware: To legally transact business (including opening a bank account) and remain compliant with the Business Corporations Act, you will be personally responsible for drafting the following documents:
In Nova Scotia, standard provisions are used by default in your Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. These are the constitutional documents that define what your company can do and how it is governed.
In Nova Scotia, your Articles of Association serve as your internal by-laws. They set the rules for director meetings, shareholder voting, and officer appointments. Minutes are the formal records of those meetings.
Yes. Incorporation fees are a deductible business expense, not a tax credit.
Nova Scotia uses a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) which, as of 2025, is 14% (5% Federal + 9% Provincial). You must collect this tax on most goods and services sold within the province.
If your business brings physical goods into Canada for commercial use, you must add an Import Account (RM0001) to your Business Number.
If you plan to ship physical goods from Nova Scotia to international markets, you need an Export Account linked to your Business Number.
In Nova Scotia, workplace insurance is managed by WCB Nova Scotia. The rules for mandatory registration are unique compared to other provinces:
Yes, we offer three levels of post-incorporation and maintenance services to ensure your Nova Scotia company remains in legal compliance:
An Annual Renewal must be filed with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies every year for every corporation, regardless of whether you conducted business or made a profit.
A domain name is your business’s unique address on the internet (e.g., www.yourbusiness.ca). We recommend reserving a domain that matches your Nova Scotia corporate name immediately.
A Business Email Address uses your custom domain (e.g., sales@yourcompany.ca) instead of a free provider like Gmail or Yahoo.
