Canada · Corporate Compliance
Annual filings, registered-agent and beneficial-ownership obligations, and the official company registry.
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In Canada, companies incorporate either federally with Corporations Canada or under a provincial/territorial registry. Corporations must keep a registered office and records, file an annual return, maintain a register of individuals with significant control (ISC), and report changes to directors. Requirements differ between the federal and provincial regimes.
- Incorporate federally (Corporations Canada) or provincially; requirements differ.
- Keep a registered office and corporate records; file an annual return.
- Maintain a register of individuals with significant control (ISC) and report director changes.
- Corporations Canada
Official federal corporate registry (provinces run their own).
Government portals
- Government of Canada — Canada's federal service portal — immigration, taxes, benefits, and travel info
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, work/study permits, and PR card applications
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — T1 personal tax returns, corporate taxes, GST/HST, and benefit applications (CCB)