- Post-Incorporation Compliance & Business Management
Update, Manage &
Maintain Your Business
Keeping your business registration current is a legal obligation — not optional. AMQ Legals handles every type of business update, filing, revival, dissolution, and continuance, quickly and correctly, so your corporation stays in good standing.
✅ 100% Government-Compliant
🔒 Expert Legal Review
Quick Service Access
🔄 MBL Renewal
🗑️ Dissolve a Business
🔁 Revive a Corporation
🔀 Continuance of a Corporation
📋 Unincorporated Business Update
✏️ Business Information Update
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Business Updates
Whether you need to renew a licence, dissolve an old business, revive a struck-off corporation, or move your business to a new province — AMQ Legals handles every filing with expert precision.
MBL Renewal
Renew your Master Business Licence (MBL) before it expires to keep your sole proprietorship, trade name, partnership, or unincorporated business legally registered in Ontario. Lapsed licences can disrupt banking, contracts, and business operations.
- Online renewal filed with the Ontario Business Registry
- Applies to sole proprietorships, trade names & partnerships
- Extends registration for another 5 years
- Confirmation delivered by email
Dissolve a Business
Formally dissolve and wind up your corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, or trade name to stop ongoing obligations, fees, and compliance requirements. Avoid penalties for maintaining an inactive business registration.
⚠️ Dissolve promptly to stop annual obligations
- Dissolve a corporation (provincial or federal)
- Cancel sole proprietorship, trade name, or partnership
- Cancel a Master Business Licence (MBL)
- Government confirmation included
Revive a Corporation
Has your corporation been struck off, dissolved, or cancelled due to missed annual returns or filings? A revival restores your corporation to active status, re-establishing its legal standing and ability to operate, enter contracts, and open accounts.
📋 File all outstanding returns before revival
- Revival filing submitted to the Ontario or federal registry
- Guidance on outstanding returns that must be filed first
- Corporation name confirmed and restored
- Reinstated Certificate of Revival issued
Continuance of a Corporation
Move your corporation from one province or jurisdiction to another (continuance) without dissolving and re-incorporating. Ideal when your business needs to operate under a different province’s corporate legislation or when expanding federally.
- Corporation continued into new jurisdiction
- Preserves corporate history, name, and number
- New Certificate of Continuance issued
- Expert legal guidance on eligibility
Unincorporated Business Update
Update the registry information for your sole proprietorship, trade name, general partnership, or other unincorporated business — including changes to owner name, business address, business activities, or partners.
- Applies to sole proprietorships, trade names & partnerships
- Update owner name, address, or business activities
- Add or remove partners from a registered partnership
- Filed with the Ontario Business Registry
Business Information Update
Correct or update your registered business information — such as your business description, NAICS activity code, or other profile details — in the Ontario Business Registry to ensure your records are accurate and current.
✏️ Keep registry records accurate at all times
- Update NAICS business activity codes
- Correct registration profile details
- Ensure compliance with registry requirements
- Filed directly with the Ontario Business Registry
Corporate Filings
Keep your corporation in good standing with our full suite of corporate filing services — from annual returns and director changes to name changes and articles of amendment.
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File Annual Return
Keep your corporation active — mandatory every year
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File Initial Return
Required within 60 days of incorporation (Ontario)
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CRA Accounts Setup
Business Number, HST/GST, payroll registration
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WSIB / WCB Account
Workplace safety insurance registration
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Director Change
Add, remove, or update director information
Shareholder Change
Update shareholder records with the registry
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Officer Change
Update president, secretary, or officer roles
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Corporate Address Change
Update your registered office address
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Corporation Name Change
Formally change your corporation's legal name
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Articles of Amendment
Amend share structure, restrictions, or provisions
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Continuance of a Corporation
Move your corporation to a new jurisdiction
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Amalgamation
Combine two or more corporations into one
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Dissolve a Corporation
Formally wind up a provincial or federal corporation
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Dissolve Sole Proprietorship
Cancel your sole proprietorship registration
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Dissolve a Partnership
Cancel a general or limited partnership
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Cancel Business Registration
Cancel a trade name, DBA, or MBL
Stay Compliant
Key Compliance Deadlines for Canadian Businesses
Missing government deadlines results in penalties, fines, and struck-off registrations. AMQ Legals tracks and files all your obligations on time — so you never miss a deadline.
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Fast Same-Day Processing
Most business updates, notice of change filings, and annual returns are processed and submitted the same business day you provide your information. No unnecessary delays.
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Expert Review on Every Filing
Every filing is reviewed by our legal and paralegal team before submission to ensure it’s accurate, complete, and fully compliant — preventing rejected filings and wasted time.
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Deadline Tracking & Reminders
We track your filing obligations and send reminders before key deadlines — annual returns, MBL renewals, and more — so your business never falls out of good standing due to a missed date.
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All Provinces & Territories
Whether your corporation is registered in Ontario, BC, Alberta, federally, or any other Canadian jurisdiction — AMQ Legals provides filing and compliance services across all 14 provinces and territories.
Simple Process
File Any Update in 3 Easy Steps
No government portals. No complex forms. Our team handles your business filing from start to finish.
Choose the filing or update you need from our service catalogue. Not sure? Contact our team — we’ll identify exactly what filing is required based on your situation.
Complete our simple online form with the relevant information — director details, new address, dissolution reason, or whatever your filing requires. Our team reviews it before submission.
We file your update directly with the government registry and send you confirmation once processed. Most filings are completed the same business day.
Common Questions
What happens if I miss my Annual Return filing?
If you fail to file your Annual Return, your corporation can be struck off the registry — meaning it is no longer in good standing, cannot enter contracts, and may be dissolved by the government. A struck-off corporation can usually be revived by filing all outstanding returns and paying applicable fees. AMQ Legals can handle both the outstanding returns and the revival filing.
Can I revive a dissolved corporation?
Yes. Most provinces allow a dissolved or struck-off corporation to be revived by filing a revival application along with all outstanding Annual Returns and applicable fees. Once revived, the corporation is restored to active status as if it had never been dissolved. AMQ Legals handles the entire revival process, including identifying any outstanding filings that must be resolved first.
Do I need to dissolve my corporation if I stop operating?
If you stop operating but don’t formally dissolve your corporation, you are still legally required to file Annual Returns and maintain your registered address — incurring ongoing fees and obligations. Formal dissolution ends all ongoing requirements. It’s strongly advisable to dissolve any corporation you no longer need rather than leaving it inactive.
How do I report a director change?
A Notice of Change must be filed with the government registry within 15 days of any director change — addition, removal, or address update. In Ontario, this is filed through the Ontario Business Registry. AMQ Legals prepares and files the Notice of Change on your behalf and delivers confirmation to your email.
What is a continuance and when do I need one?
A continuance allows your corporation to move from one jurisdiction to another — for example, from Ontario to federal — without dissolving and re-incorporating. It preserves your corporate history, name, and registration number. You may need a continuance if you want to operate nationally under a single federal registration, or if your business activities expand beyond your original province.
When does an MBL expire and what happens if it lapses?
A Master Business Licence (MBL) in Ontario is valid for 5 years from the date of registration or last renewal. If you allow it to lapse, your business name registration expires and you may lose the exclusive right to that name. Your banking and business relationships may also be affected. AMQ Legals can renew your MBL quickly and confirm the new registration period.
Keep Your Business in Good Standing
Don’t let missed filings put your business at risk. AMQ Legals handles every update, return, and compliance obligation — quickly, accurately, and professionally.