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  • Canada-Wide Incorporation — All 13 Provinces & Territories
Register a Standard Corporation Across Canada
The most common and powerful business structure in Canada. A standard corporation gives you limited liability, lower corporate tax rates, exclusive name protection, and unlimited growth potential — in any province or territory.
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🇨🇦 All 13 Provinces & Territories
💲 From $300 (Govt. Fee Included)

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Standard Corp Package
⚡ Rush Available

Starting from

$ 300

Government filing fees included

  • NUANS name search & report
  • Articles of Incorporation drafted
  • Corporate bylaws & resolutions
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Share structure & minute book
  • In-house legal counsel review
  • Digital documents by email
⚡ Documents delivered within 2 business hours
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Limited Liability

Directors and shareholders are protected from personal responsibility for corporate debts.
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Lower Tax Rates

Access Canada’s lowest combined corporate tax rates — significantly less than personal income tax.
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Name Protection

Your corporation’s name is registered and protected. No one else can incorporate the same name.
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Perpetual Existence

Corporations can exist indefinitely, surviving ownership changes and transfers of shares.

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Incorporate in Any Province or Territory

Every package starts at $300 with government fees included. Ready within 2 business hours. Choose your province below to get started.

Package Details

What’s Included in Every Package

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NUANS Name Search & Report

We run an official NUANS search against the national database and confirm your business name is unique and available before filing — included at no extra charge for all named corporations.description here
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Articles of Incorporation

Our legal team prepares your Articles of Incorporation — the foundational constitutional document of your corporation — tailored to your structure and province.
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Corporate Bylaws & Initial Resolutions

We draft your corporate bylaws, organizational resolutions, and initial share issuance documents — giving your corporation its internal governance framework from day one.
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Government Filing & Certificate

We file your incorporation documents directly with the provincial or federal registry. Your Certificate of Incorporation is delivered to your email within 2 business hours of approval.description here
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Share Structure & Minute Book Setup

Your share structure (classes, rights, restrictions) is established and your corporate minute book is prepared — ready for your first shareholder and director meetings.
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In-House Legal Counsel Review

Every filing is reviewed by an experienced corporate law specialist before submission — ensuring accuracy, compliance with provincial regulations, and zero errors.

What You Need to Get Started

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Business Name or Number

Choose a unique business name (we run the NUANS search) or opt for a numbered corporation for instant registration with no name search required.
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Director Names & Addresses

Full legal names and addresses of all directors. Worldwide addresses are accepted. Ontario has no residency requirements. Federal requires 25% Canadian residents.
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Registered Office Address

A physical address in the province of incorporation (no PO boxes). AMQ Legals offers address and mail-forwarding services if you need one.
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Business Activities (NAICS Code)

A description of your primary business activities. We help you identify the correct NAICS code if you’re unsure.
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Desired Incorporation Date

Choose today’s date for immediate registration, or a future date to plan your business launch. We file on schedule.

Why Incorporate?

The Advantages of Incorporating Your Business

A standard corporation is the most flexible and tax-efficient business structure in Canada. Here’s why thousands of entrepreneurs choose to incorporate.
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Protect Your Personal Assets

As a separate legal entity, a corporation shields your personal assets — your home, savings, and investments — from the company’s debts and liabilities. Creditors can only pursue corporate assets, not personal ones.
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Lower Corporate Tax Rates

Canadian corporations benefit from the small business deduction — a significantly lower tax rate on the first $500,000 of active business income. This can save thousands of dollars compared to paying personal income tax rates.

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Exclusive Business Name Rights

Your corporate name is registered and legally protected across your jurisdiction. No competitor can incorporate under the same name — giving your brand a strong, legally backed identity in the marketplace.

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Easier Access to Capital

Corporations can issue shares and other securities to raise funds from investors. This makes it significantly easier to attract investment and grow your business compared to sole proprietorships or partnerships.

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Greater Business Credibility

Having “Inc.”, “Corp.”, or “Ltd.” in your name signals to clients, suppliers, and partners that you operate a formal, professional business — boosting trust and credibility in every transaction.
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Business Continuity & Succession

A corporation can exist indefinitely — it does not dissolve when an owner dies or exits. Ownership is easily transferred through shares, making succession planning and business sales simple and clean.

AMQ Legals vs Government

More Than Just Government Filing

Filing directly through the government gives you bare-bones registration. AMQ Legals gives you a complete, professionally reviewed corporate setup — documents, guidance, and support all included.
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Government Incorporation Filing
NUANS Name Search Included
Corporate Bylaws & Resolutions
Share Structure & Minute Book
In-House Legal Counsel Review
Instant Expert Helpline
Same-Day / 2-Hour Rush Filing
Post-Incorporation Support

Simple Process

Get Incorporated in 3 Easy Steps

No government portals. No confusing forms. Our team handles everything from name search to certificate delivery.
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Choose & Submit
Select your province and complete our simple online form. Provide your business name, director details, office address, and activities. Takes under 10 minutes — no legal knowledge required.
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Expert Preparation
Our legal team reviews your submission, runs the NUANS name search, prepares your Articles of Incorporation and all corporate documents, then files directly with the provincial or federal registry.
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Receive Your Certificate

Your Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, bylaws, and all corporate records are delivered to your inbox within 2 business hours of government approval — ready to use immediately.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a standard corporation?

A standard corporation is a separate legal entity distinct from its owners. It can enter contracts, own property, hire employees, and incur debts in its own name. Directors and shareholders enjoy limited liability — meaning they are generally not personally responsible for the corporation’s debts. It’s the most common and flexible business structure in Canada.

With AMQ Legals’ rush service, most incorporations are completed within 1–2 business hours. Standard processing is typically same-day. The timeline depends on the province selected and whether you choose a named or numbered corporation. Numbered corporations (no name search required) are typically the fastest to incorporate.

A numbered corporation (e.g., “1234567 Ontario Inc.”) is assigned an automatically generated number as its legal name instead of a chosen word name. No NUANS report is required, so it incorporates faster and at a slightly lower cost. Many businesses later register a trade name or DBA to operate under a branded name while maintaining the numbered corporation as the legal entity.
Directors manage the affairs of the corporation and make key decisions about its direction. Shareholders own the corporation through shares. In small corporations, the same person often serves as director, officer, and shareholder. Directors are legally responsible for the corporation’s compliance and governance, while shareholders are generally only liable up to the amount they invested.
Should I incorporate federally or provincially?

Provincial incorporation lets you operate primarily within one province at a lower cost and with fewer ongoing requirements. Federal incorporation lets you use your corporate name across all of Canada and is ideal for businesses planning to operate in multiple provinces. However, federal corporations must also register extra-provincially in each province where they do business. AMQ Legals can help you decide which best suits your plans.

Yes. Most provinces — including Ontario, BC, and Alberta — have no Canadian residency requirements for directors. Federal incorporation requires at least 25% of directors to be Canadian residents. If you’re a non-resident, AMQ Legals can recommend the best provincial jurisdiction for your situation and guide you through the entire process.

After incorporation, you must file an Initial Return within 60 days, maintain a registered office address in the province, file Annual Returns each year, and report changes to directors, officers, or addresses to the registry. AMQ Legals offers post-incorporation compliance services — including annual returns, notice of change, and director updates — to keep your corporation in good standing

While hiring a private lawyer is not mandatory, having legal professionals prepare and review your incorporation documents helps prevent errors, ensures compliance, and protects your interests. AMQ Legals includes an in-house legal counsel review with every package — giving you professional oversight at a fraction of the cost of a private lawyer.

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Fast, compliant, and fully guided. Choose your province and get your Certificate of Incorporation within 2 business hours — government fees included.
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