Alberta Professional Corporation

We provide three service options: regular, express, and urgent. In the urgent queue, the corporation is filed within two business hours, in the express queue within one business day, and in the regular queue within ten business days.

You will receive the Certificate and Articles of Incorporation, and a Minute Book via email. These three documents are enough to open a bank account.

Our agency is supported by a law firm, and we handle the preparation of articles of incorporation, bylaws, and other necessary documents. Since 2002, we’ve proudly incorporated thousands of companies across Canada.

There are absolutely no hidden costs. When you establish a corporation, multiple filings are required. We provide all these filing services in one convenient location. In the next steps, we will present these services to you, and you have the option to select or decline them. If you choose not to add any additional services, the price will remain as stated on the first page.

We are supported by a team of lawyers and accountants. In the next steps, you will have the opportunity to select from various options, including a NUANS report (for a named corporation), CRA business number, corporate tax ID, GST account, payroll account, export-import account, WCB account, minute book, share certificates, corporate seal, domain name reservation, and one year of service support.

A professional corporation must be registered as a named corporation. it cannot be a numbered corporation. As a result, a valid NUANS report is necessary. You have the option to upload your existing report or request us to obtain it on your behalf.

A name approval from the government is required for a professional corporation. As an agent of Industry Canada, we can obtain the NUANS report and name approval on your behalf. We first check the availability of the name and then secure government approval promptly. If the pre-check reveals any conflicts, you have the option to provide us with two additional name suggestions at no extra cost.

We provide three service options: regular, express, and urgent. In the urgent queue, the corporation is filed within two business hours, in the express queue within one business day, and in the regular queue within ten business days.

We are an agent of Industry Canada. When you pay us to obtain name approval on your behalf, we first conduct a pre-search in the Industry Canada system and the provincial name database. If the name presents a conflict or has a high chance of being rejected, we will advise you to submit new names at no additional cost. However, once a name is submitted to the government, resubmitting a new name will incur additional fees for name approval.

All professional corporation names must end with the legal suffix "Professional Corporation." You may include it in your proposed name. If you do not include it, we will add this phrase after the name of the corporation.

It is the location where the business operates, which can be a commercial rented space or a home address. It cannot be a P.O. Box; it must be a physical address. CRA documents will be sent to this address.

Yes, these addresses can be changed later. In many cases, a residential address is provided when a commercial space has not yet been rented.

If you do not have a local provincial address, we offer a registered address and mail scanning service. Please click on the form where it says, "If you don't have an address in this province, click here."

Yes, you have the option to renew it on an annual basis. Typically, the price remains the same.

Every Alberta corporation must appoint an Agent for Service who must reside in Alberta. This individual would be the primary point of all communications from the government. This could be the primary director or any other director who resides in Alberta. If all directors are non-Alberta residents, you can appoint an Alberta attorney or can take the service offered by us.

Yes. You can change the Agent for Service any time. We offer such service through our website.

Yes. You can check mark on the form where it says, "If you don't have an 'Agent for Service' in this province, click here".

A director is the overall head of the corporation (i.e., the owner and a member of the regulatory body). You can add more than one director (up to five) as long as they are also members of the regulatory body.

If you are incorporating a corporation for a client, please do not write your name here. This section is for the name of the primary owner of the corporation. We will not contact this person; instead, we will reach out to the individual listed in the billing address. You can provide your details in the billing address during checkout.

The additional director must be a member of the same regulatory body. Each director has equal power and control over the corporation; the second director can remove the primary director and vice versa. Therefore, you should add an additional director whom you trust. You also have the option to add a director at a later time.

Yes. you can add or removed a director from done through our website.

The incorporator is the person or persons under whose authority the corporation is being created. Typically, all directors serve as the incorporators.

If you are incorporating for a client, you may choose "all directors are incorporators." We do not contact your clients directly; instead, we will reach out to the person listed in the billing address. You can provide your details in the billing address section.

If you are incorporating a holding company, you may choose the option "incorporator is another corporation."

Yes, it is mandatory according to the Corporation Act. The owners, shareholders, share structure, and share class are defined in the minute book. If you do not select the minute book, the next step, the "Share & Shareholders" section, will be skipped, assuming you will handle the minute book with another firm.

When you incorporate a company, the expenses incurred are classified as business development expenses, which are tax-deductible. Any spending that occurs after incorporation is considered an operating expense and is not tax-deductible. Handling these processes separately later involves a manual process that can be more costly and time-consuming.

Anyone, including an employee, can be an officer of the corporation. This role is not as critical as that of a director and can be changed at any time.

Any designation is acceptable. While it's more significant for larger corporations, it can be changed later as needed.

Yes, same person can be director, incorporator, officer and shareholder. Most new corporation starts in that manner and changes when it grows bigger.

This is just the initial setup, and it can be changed later as the company grows. Most people typically use $1 as the initial price.

These are considered weaker than Class A shares. Most people do not issue them at the beginning; however, some may issue them if they plan to sell some of their shares to others.

Yes, both the share price and the number of shares can be changed at any time. Currently, you are only setting up the initial price, and any number is acceptable since you don't yet know how the company will perform.

If you are the only shareholder, any number of shares is acceptable, as you will own 100% of the shares. Most people typically opt for 1 share. This can be changed later. If there is more than one shareholder, the shares should be allocated proportionately.

Yes. You can add or remove sharehodler at anytime.

Total shares are calculated by adding the number of shares held by each shareholder. For example, if you hold 60 shares and your spouse holds 40 shares, the total number of shares would be 60 + 40 = 100. In this case, you would hold 60% of the shares, while your spouse would hold 40%. If there is more than one shareholder and you want to assign shares in percentages, the total number of shares should equal 100.

This is the initial setup for a GST account with the CRA. Every corporation must have a GST account to collect GST on sales. Customer invoices or receipts must also display the GST number. Failure to collect GST can result in penalties from the CRA.

A payroll account is applicable in all cases. Even if you do not have employees, your own salary must be processed through a payroll account. Please note that this is not a payroll service; it is simply the initial setup of a payroll account with the CRA.

If your business involves importing or exporting physical goods, having a customs account is required. The government uses this account to process customs clearance.

There Two major benefits. 1. Tax claimable: Costs incurred during the business setup are classified as Business Development Expenses and are tax-deductible. In contrast, costs incurred after the business is registered are classified as operational costs and are not tax-deductible. Since these mandatory filings will occur regardless, it is wise to include them in the package. 2. Cost Efficiency: The default process involves completing these filings together with the corporation setup, making it cheaper when included in a package. If these services are handled later, it involves manual forms and processes, which can be more costly and take longer to process.

We recommended to reserve a domain name is related to your business name. If your desired domain name is already taken by another domain registrar or a competitor, it may become challenging to establish your brand and operate your business effectively without a suitable website. (example: www.yourbusinessname.ca)

The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) is responsible for safety and injury matters. If your corporation plans to have employees now or in the future, it must register with the WCB. We will handle the registration and provide you with the account number, connecting you with the WCB authority. Please note that there are no monthly premium fees; instead, the WCB authority will inform you of your eligibility for free programs or applicable fees.

The Government of Alberta mandates that you file the Notice of Initial Returns within 60 days of incorporation. Failing to file the initial returns may result in your corporation being deemed null and void. We recommend including this in the package to prevent any oversight in filing later.

Share certificates serve as the legal and official proof of ownership of a corporation. You will need them for any official purposes, such as banking, contracts, or mortgages. They are highly recommended, especially if you have more than one shareholder. We will also provide some blank certificates that can be used in the future if you decide to add additional shareholders, such as a spouse, child, or friend.

A corporate Seal is a protection against fraudulent activity. It has legal value (by default defends) in case anybody create false docs or make false loan in your company name. It's highly recommended if your company has frequent transactions or provide receipt, invoices. It's also needed if you go for loan, mortgage, employment contract, service contract or any sub-contract.

This service includes legal, accounting, and corporation update services. Every new corporation receives notices from the CRA, federal and provincial governments, and competitor businesses. As a small company, if you don't have your own lawyer or accountant, our team of lawyers, accountants, and corporate specialists is here to assist you. This service is typically valued at $399, but is available for only $99 when included in a package.

Supplies, including the physical minute book, share certificates, and corporate seal, will be shipped via Canada Post (expedited), and you will receive a tracking number in your email. Please note that this address is solely for the shipping of supplies. Government documents will always be sent to the corporation's registered address.