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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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Guide contents

## 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.

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01

What is a corporation?

Understand the separate legal entity, limited personal liability, asset protection, and the flexibility of the corporate structure.

02

Financing & wages

Salaries, dividends, loans: the different ways to pay yourself through your corporation.

03

Minutes book

The legal documents your corporation must maintain.

04

Why the CBCA?

The advantages of incorporating under the Canada Business Corporations Act: unique name, flexible registered office, and national scope.

05

Tax advantages

Understanding corporate tax rates, deductions, and tax credits for a corporation in Canada.

06

The Lexstart method

Our simplified 4-step process, 100% online, fast, and at a fixed price.

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.

Is the guide really free?

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.

Does this guide constitute legal advice?

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

Why incorporate under the CBCA instead of provincially?

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.

Can I incorporate in Canada without a lawyer?

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.

Why choose Lexstart for federal incorporation?

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.

## Ready to incorporate in Canada?

Download the free guide and discover everything you need to know about incorporating your business under the CBCA.

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