Why incorporate in Canada?
Canada offers strong international reputation, access to North American markets, and stable banking. We provide federal incorporation as a single all-in-one plan, with named or numbered company options.
Business Entity Types
Choose the right structure for your business needs.
Federal Corporation
Operates across all Canadian provinces under one charter — best for businesses with national scope.
- Operates Canada-wide
- Strong brand protection
- Recognized internationally
- CRA registration included
- Annual filing required
Provincial Corporation
Registered in a specific province (Ontario, BC, etc.) — cheaper if you operate in one province.
- Lower setup cost
- Province-specific compliance
- Suitable for local business
- Provincial tax filing
- Easier name approval
Formation Process
Simple steps to establish your Canada company.
Name Search (NUANS)
Run a NUANS report to verify your business name is available.
1 dayArticles of Incorporation
We file the articles with Corporations Canada.
2–5 daysCRA Registration
Register for Business Number, GST/HST, and corporate tax.
1–3 daysBanking Setup
Open Canadian business bank account with our banking partners.
5–10 daysPick the right Canada plan
All prices shown in USD. Government / state fees are charged separately and noted on each plan.
Canada Named Company
+ Government Fee
Canada Numbered Company
+ Government Fee
Add-ons you can order anytime
Bundle these with your formation order or purchase later. All prices in USD.
What you'll need to register
Upload them directly through your customer portal after you submit the register form — drag & drop, encrypted, no email needed.
Canada-specific questions
What's the difference between named and numbered?+
A Named Company has a unique custom business name (e.g. "Maple Tech Inc."). A Numbered Company gets a system-assigned number (e.g. "1234567 Canada Inc."). Numbered is faster and slightly cheaper; you can still operate under any trade name.
Do I need a Canadian resident director?+
For federal incorporation, 25% of directors must be Canadian residents. We can advise on directorship structures and provincial alternatives that have no resident requirement (BC, Ontario).
How does GST/HST work?+
You must register for GST/HST once you exceed CAD $30,000 in worldwide taxable revenue. We handle GST/HST registration with the CRA when you need it.