Corporate Filing
Initial Return
- Required after incorporation to confirm your company details.
- Includes the business address and the names of the directors.
- Must be filed within a specific timeframe to stay in good standing.
- Ensures your company is properly registered in provincial records.
- Provides official confirmation documents once the filing is complete.
- 2 Hours Rush Filing Available.
Annual Return
- Mandatory annual filing needed to keep your company active.
- Updates key details like your current directors and business address.
- Required by both Ontario and federal corporate registries.
- Ensures your business stays in good standing with the government.
- Filed directly through official Canadian registry systems.
- 2 Hours Rush Filing Service Available.
Dissolve a Business
- Required when you want to officially close your corporation.
- Ensures your business is properly removed from the government registry.
- Stops ongoing tax filings and annual paperwork requirements.
- Prevents new legal liabilities after the business is shut down.
- Filed through the official government dissolution process.
- 2 Hours Rush Filing Service Available.
Revive a Business
- Restores a company that has been officially dissolved.
- Allows the business to legally start operating.
- Requires a revival application and specific supporting paperwork.
- Helps you get back your original company name and active status.
- Ensures the business meets all government registry requirements.
- Provides official documents confirming the business is active again.
Continuance (Change Jurisdiction)
- Moves a corporation from one jurisdiction to another while keeping its history.
- Allows a business to switch between provincial and federal laws.
- Ensures the company continues to exist as the same legal entity.
- Preserves all existing contracts, property, and legal obligations.
- Requires ‘Articles of Continuance’ to be filed in the new jurisdiction.
- Usually needs formal approval from both the old and new registries.
Amalgamation (Merge Corps)
- Merges two or more corporations into a single legal entity.
- Combines assets, liabilities, and operations under one corporation.
- Requires official filing and government approval.
- Replaces multiple entities with one continued business structure.
- Updates corporate records to reflect the merged company.
- 2 Business Hours ( after name approval) Service available.
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Stay on Top of Your Business Changes and Filings
Keeping your corporation updated is important to stay compliant and in good standing with government requirements. As your business changes, you must file updates and complete required filings to ensure your records remain accurate, active, and legally recognized.
Keep Business Details Updated
Your key business information, such as registered address, directors, and officers, must always be current. A Corporation Address Change or similar update should be filed so that government records reflect your latest business details and communications are not missed.
File Annual Returns
Annual Return filings confirm that your corporation is active and operating. Filing on time helps maintain good standing and avoids penalties, status changes, or potential dissolution.
Manage Corporate Changes
Changes such as Director Update, Shareholder Changes, or a Corporation Name Change must be officially filed. These updates ensure your corporate records accurately reflect your current structure and leadership.
Handle Business Status Changes
Major changes like Dissolving a Business, Reviving a Business, or Continuance (Change Jurisdiction) require formal filings to ensure your business status is properly updated and legally recognized.
Maintain Good Standing
Keeping up with all required filings ensures your corporation remains compliant and in good standing. This helps avoid disruptions and keeps your business active and properly registered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an Initial Return?
An Initial Return is a mandatory filing that provides the government with your corporation’s basic information, such as address, directors, and officers, shortly after incorporation.
When do I need to file an Initial Return?
It must typically be filed within a specific timeframe after incorporation (often within 60 days, depending on jurisdiction).
Is an Annual Return the same as a tax return?
No, it’s different. An Annual Return updates your corporate records with the government, while a tax return reports your income to tax authorities.
When should I dissolve my corporation?
If your business is no longer operating or you no longer need the corporation, it’s best to formally dissolve it to avoid ongoing obligations.
Can any corporation be revived?
In most cases, yes – provided it meets eligibility requirements and all outstanding filings and fees are completed.
What is a continuance?
Continuance allows a corporation to move from one jurisdiction to another while maintaining its legal existence.
What is an amalgamation?
Amalgamation is the process of merging two or more corporations into a single legal entity.
Why would businesses amalgamate?
Common reasons include simplifying operations, reducing costs, or combining assets and resources.
What is an Annual Return?
An Annual Return is a yearly filing that confirms your corporation is still active and that its information is up to date.
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