Launch in Canada

Register your company in Canada, a G7 country known for its stable economy, highly educated workforce, and rich natural resources. Canada offers a business-friendly environment with access to North American markets through USMCA (formerly NAFTA). With its diverse economy spanning technology, natural resources, manufacturing, and services, Canada provides excellent opportunities for businesses across various sectors.

Sidebrief offers the following services to facilitate company registration and establishment in Canada:

Registration Services
1. Company Name Reservation: Assistance with securing an approved company name.
2. Document Preparation: Preparation of all necessary incorporation documents in compliance with federal or provincial regulations.
3. Regulatory Filing: Submission of all required documents to Corporations Canada or relevant provincial authorities.
4. Share Capital Setup: Guidance on establishing the share structure.

Post-Registration Services
5. Tax Registration: Assistance with obtaining Business Number (BN) and registering for GST/HST.
6. Bank Account Facilitation: Assistance with the corporate bank account opening process.
7. Registered Office Address: Provision of a registered office address service.

Additional Services
- Annual Return Filing
- Corporate Minute Book Maintenance
- Director and Officer Changes
- Extra-Provincial Registration

To register a company in Canada, the following items are typically required:
1. Proposed Company Name: The name must be distinctive and comply with federal or provincial naming rules.
2. Registered Office Address: A physical address in Canada where official communications can be sent.
3. Details of Directors:
   - At least one director for federal corporations (25% must be Canadian residents)
   - Name, date of birth, residential address, and citizenship
4. Details of Incorporators:
   - Can be individuals or corporations
   - Name, address, and signature
5. Share Structure:
   - Classes of shares
   - Rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions for each class
6. Restrictions on Share Transfers (if any)
7. Restrictions on Business Activities (if any)
8. Other Provisions (if any)
9. Articles of Incorporation: Document outlining the primary rules governing the corporation.
10. Initial Registered Office Address and First Board of Directors form
11. NUANS Name Search Report: For federal incorporations and some provinces
12. Identification Documents:
    - Proof of ID (e.g., passport) for all directors and incorporators
    - Proof of address for all directors and incorporators

After registration, you will receive:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Business Number (BN)
- Corporate Minute Book (optional)