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Corporations Canada

Corporations Canada helps Canadians incorporate, maintain and operate businesses, not-for-profit corporations and other corporate entities according to Canada's laws and regulations.

What would you like to do?

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Incorporate a Business
Incorporating a business is an important decision for all concerned. Let's start at the point in the process that best suits your needs.

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Update information for a corporation
There have been changes in your corporation. You have an obligation to provide Corporations Canada with an update. Here's where you can do that.

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File an Annual Return
Filing an Annual Return starts here. Your corporation is required to file an Annual Return. Doing so keeps the marketplace up to date on what's happening with your business.

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Name your federal corporation
Identifying your corporation by giving it a name can be the first step in the process.

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Search for a federal corporation
Looking for a specific federal company in Canada? Corporations Canada gives you free access to the federal corporations database. Start your search here!

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Paper Forms
Looking for paper forms? Here’s where you’ll find printable PDF versions of forms for business Corporations, Not-For-Profits and Cooperatives.

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Contact Corporations Canada
Our people and resources are here to help. You can contact us by email or by calling one of the listed regional offices.