A Message to Frequent Users of the Corporations Canada Online Filing Centre

As you may know, Corporations Canada is currently in the midst of a complex computer systems upgrade. When this upgrade is finally completed, some time in the near future, one of the more visible results will be the introduction of a number of service improvements that will simplify and speed-up incorporation-related filings for frequent users.

To take full advantage of these enhancements, recognized organizations that regularly use our Online Filing Centre must apply to Corporations Canada to become a "Registered Intermediary." Upon acceptance of their application, each organization will receive a Registered Intermediary Key that will not only enable representatives of the organization to file multiple requests without entering individual Corporation Keys, it will also provide access to several other benefits and special services – all at no charge!

Please note that only one key will be issued per office address. This means that organizations with more than one office will need to apply for a Registered Intermediary Key for each address.

Registered Intermediary status will entitle representatives of the organization to use:

• A Pre-Approved Schedules Service (PASS) that will permit the use of customized provisions that are pre-approved and filed as "schedules" with Corporations Canada;
• A Numeric Name Reservation Service that will allow five to fifty numeric names to be reserved for future use in CBCA incorporations, amalgamations or continuances;
• An "Attach Documents" feature that will make it easy to attach such documents as letters of authorization to online submissions;
• A "Fast-Fill" feature that will allow personalized profiles of each user of Corporations Canada's online system to be created and stored for use in future filings.

Note that Registered Intermediary Keys will be issued via e-mail, just prior to the launch of our new computer system. In the meantime, we look forward to receiving your Registered Intermediary application, as well as to working with you in the future to help you provide essential incorporation services to Canadians even more efficiently than you have in the past.