Canada Corporation

Registration

In Canada, a new federal corporation is registered with Corporations Canada.

Before registration, the prospective name of a new federal corporation must be verified with a NUANS corporate name search report.

Annually, a federal corporation must file a corporate return with Corporations Canada.

Annually, a federal corporation must prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) then file a corporate tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Note: The federal corporation number is different from the federal business number.