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Incorporating your business in Canada

Everything you need to know about incorporating under the Canada Business Corporations Act: CBCA advantages, key actors, articles of incorporation, annual costs, financing options, and how to get started.

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What's inside the guide

A comprehensive guide to federal incorporation in Canada, from CBCA advantages and corporate governance to financing options and annual obligations.

Incorporating Your Business in Canada

01

Why incorporate under the CBCA

Advantages of federal incorporation: use the same name across Canada, establish offices in multiple provinces, and gain international credibility.

02

Key actors & governance

The roles and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, and officers, and how they govern your Canadian corporation.

03

Articles & tax advantages

Articles of incorporation, certificate of incorporation, and the tax advantages that come with incorporating your business in Canada.

04

Annual costs & legal name

Fixed corporate annual costs, filing deadlines, and how to choose a business legal name — numerical or lettered — that complies with federal law.

05

Financing & minutes book

Flexible financing and wage options, the minutes book requirement (physical vs digital), and incorporating alone vs with a lawyer.

06

The Lexstart method

Our simplified 4-step process to incorporate your business in Canada online, including all government fees and legal documents.

Why this guide

What you'll learn

Practical, actionable information to help you incorporate your business in Canada with confidence.

CBCA advantages

Understand why incorporating under the Canada Business Corporations Act gives you a nationwide name, multi-province offices, and international credibility.

Legal protection

Learn how a corporation creates a separate legal entity that limits personal liability and protects your personal assets from corporate creditors.

Tax & financing

Discover tax advantages, flexible payment options through salaries, dividends or loans, and how to use corporate assets as collateral for better rates.

Required documents

Know exactly which legal documents your corporation needs: articles of incorporation, minutes book, by-laws, and shareholder agreements.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about the guide and federal incorporation in Canada.

Yes, the guide is 100% free with no commitment. We share it to help entrepreneurs better understand federal incorporation in Canada and make informed decisions.

No, this guide is for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, Lexstart can connect you with one of our partner lawyers.

Federal incorporation under the CBCA allows you to use the same corporate name across all of Canada, establish offices in multiple provinces, and relocate your headquarters anywhere in the country. It also offers stronger international credibility for businesses expanding abroad.

While possible, incorporating without a lawyer means Corporations Canada will not provide the minutes book or the articles of incorporation schedules. These are essential legal documents. With Lexstart, you get all documents included at a fixed, affordable price.

Lexstart offers online federal incorporation at fixed, affordable prices. Our technology handles all government filings and document generation, and all fees and legal documents are included in one package.