OUR PACKAGES
STANDARD PACKAGE
Business Incorporation
For businesses incorporating federally or provincially in Ontario. Pricing is customized based on your specific situation and requirements.
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Federal or provincial incorporation
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Articles of Incorporation prepared and filed
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Corporate name search and registration
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Initial return filed with the province
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Share structure and issuance
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Certificate of Incorporation delivered
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION PACKAGE
Professional Corporation
For regulated professionals in Ontario. Pricing is customized based on your profession and specific regulatory requirements.
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For regulated professionals including physicians, dentists, psychotherapists, massage therapists, veterinarians, and chiropractors
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Compliance with professional regulatory body requirements
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Articles of Incorporation tailored to your profession
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Share structure customized for professional corporations
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Business name registration
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Corporate profile report
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Initial return filed with the province
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Certificate of Incorporation delivered
WHY IT MATTERS
Incorporation Is More Than a Filing. It Is a Foundation.
The decisions made at incorporation, including your jurisdiction, share structure, and corporate governance framework, shape how your business operates, how ownership is held, and how risk is managed for years to come.
Most incorporation services treat it as a commodity. We treat it as the first legal engagement in an ongoing relationship with your business. We ask the right questions before we file, and we ensure the structure we build reflects where you are going, not just where you are today.
BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING
What Incorporation Gives Your Business.
Limited Liability Protection
A corporation is a separate legal entity. Your personal assets are separated from business liabilities, providing meaningful protection if the business faces a claim or debt obligation.
Tax Planning Opportunities
Corporations have access to tax rates and planning strategies not available to sole proprietors, including the small business deduction and income splitting where applicable.
Credibility and Access to Capital
Incorporated businesses are generally viewed as more established by clients, partners, and lenders. Incorporation also makes it easier to bring in investors and issue shares over time.
Perpetual Existence
A corporation continues to exist regardless of changes in ownership or the departure of any individual, providing stability and simplifying succession planning.
Clear Governance Structure
Incorporation formalizes roles, authority, and decision-making through directors, officers, and shareholders, reducing disputes and supporting operational stability as the business grows.
Nationwide Name Protection
Federal incorporation provides name protection across Canada, preventing other businesses from incorporating under the same or a confusingly similar name at the federal level.
JURISDICTION
Federal vs. Provincial Incorporation.
Both federal and Ontario provincial incorporation create a valid Canadian corporation, but each has distinct advantages depending on where and how your business operates. We help you determine which jurisdiction is right for your situation before filing anything.
PROVINCIAL INCORPORATION
Ontario
Best suited for businesses operating primarily within Ontario. Governed by the Ontario Business Corporations Act with straightforward ongoing compliance requirements.
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Governed by the Ontario Business Corporations Act
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Name protection within Ontario only
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Annual returns filed with the Ontario Business Registry
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Extra-provincial registration required to operate in other provinces
FEDERAL INCORPORATION
Canada Business Corporations Act
Best suited for businesses operating or planning to operate across multiple provinces, or those seeking nationwide name protection and a federal corporate profile.
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Governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act
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Name protection across all of Canada
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Annual returns filed with Corporations Canada
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Ontario provincial registration still required to operate in Ontario
regulated professionals
Professional Corporations for Regulated Practitioners in Ontario.
Physicians, dentists, psychotherapists, massage therapists, veterinarians, chiropractors, and other regulated health professionals have specific incorporation requirements governed by their regulatory bodies in Ontario. A standard business corporation is not sufficient. We structure professional corporations that comply with the relevant Ontario regulatory requirements, including the appropriate share restrictions and professional designations required in the Articles.
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect.
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Consultation
We begin with a focused conversation about your business, your goals, and the structure that makes the most sense. We determine the right jurisdiction and share structure before any filing takes place.
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Preparation and Filing
We prepare all incorporation documents, conduct the corporate name search, file with the appropriate Ontario or federal registry, and file the initial return on your behalf.
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Your Corporation Is Ready
You receive your Certificate of Incorporation and all completed corporate documents. Your business is legally incorporated and ready to operate.