A2Z Filings
Canadian Application
Start The Application Now
info@a2zfilings.com
Pay Now
Login
Home
About Us
Our Services
Preparing the Articles of Incorporation
Preparing the 501C3 Application
990 Tax Returns
Writing Business Plans and Grant Proposals
Professional Bookkeeping Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Blog
Contact Us
Menu
Home
About Us
Our Services
Preparing the Articles of Incorporation
Preparing the 501C3 Application
990 Tax Returns
Writing Business Plans and Grant Proposals
Professional Bookkeeping Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Blog
Contact Us
561-212-1192
Canadian Application
1
Customer information
2
Nonprofit information
Name
(Required)
First
Last
Phone Number
(Required)
Email
(Required)
Address
(Required)
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
How did you hear about us?
What does your corporation do?
(Required)
Add your corporation's purpose/activity. Your input will closely be matched with the options available when we file the application.
Please provide additional information about your business:
(Required)
Add what your business is about and its mission.
Who are your customers?
(Required)
Please select
General Public
Targeted Segment or specific clientele (e.g., hospitality, government, automotive)
Nobody
Knowing your customers helps us determine who sees your name and identify possible naming conflicts with other businesses. Choose one of the above options:
As you have selected Targeted Segment, please let us know the type of industry/clientele
Where are your customers?
(Required)
Please select
Internationally
Across Canada
In specific provinces/regions
In specific cities/regions
Other
Knowing the area of your customers will help us determine the reach of your name and any potential conflicts with other similar names.
Please provide the names of the cities, regions and provinces and/or countries you plan to operate.
Choose your preferred naming option for your corporation
(Required)
Please select
One Name (English, French or combined)
Two Separate Names (English and French)
Note for Quebec: If you're doing business in Quebec, a French version of your corporate name may be required. It is advisable to check the acceptability of your translation with the Office québécois de la langue française.
Choose the language(s) of your corporate name:
(Required)
Please select
English Only
French Only
Combined
Examples: English only (e.g., CHICO Hairdressing Inc.) French only (e.g., Coiffures CHICO Inc.) Combined (e.g., Coiffures CHICO Hairdressing Inc.)
Enter your proposed corporate name(s):
(Required)
The name needs to have 3 Parts. Part A (Distinctive part): A unique term that differentiates your business from others in the same field. Example: St. Anne’s Part B (Descriptive part): A word that describes what your corporation does. Example: Healthcare Part C (Legal element): A word indicating the legal structure of the business, such as Foundation, Association, Institute, etc. Example: Foundation. Note: A legal element (e.g. Inc., Corp., Limited) does not count as a factor to establish differentiation.
Provide the word(s) that distinguish your name from other businesses in your line of work.
(Required)
How did you come up with the distinctive term in your proposal name?
(Required)
Please select
It includes the family name of the incorporator
It includes the first name ONLY of one or more persons
It includes the family name of one or more persons (who are not incorporators)
It is a made up word
It is an acronym
it is a dictionary word
Other
Please let us know how you came up with the name?
Let us know if you have ordered a previous Nuans report or registered a similar name or trademark.
(Required)
No
Yes
Are you confident to proceed with your proposed name:
(Required)
No
Yes
Consent
(Required)
Please select
I have reviewed and I do not believe there is any reason to confuse my proposed corporate name with the name of any other existing business or organization or with a trademark in the marketplace. I understand that Corporations Canada is not responsible for any type of confusion related to my proposed corporate name, which, in some cases, may require a corporate name change.
Province or Territory of Registered Office
(Required)
Select
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory
Every corporation must have a registered office in Canada. Indicate the province or territory where it will be located. Please let us know let us know the province or territory from the list above
Minimum and Maximum Number of Directors
Every corporation must have at least one director, except a soliciting corporation (i.e., one that receives public donations and/or government grants in excess of $10,000 in a single financial year). A soliciting corporation must have no fewer than three directors, at least two of whom are not officers or employees of the corporation or its affiliates.
Please state the minimum number of directors
(Required)
Please select
1
2
3
4
5
Please state the maximum number of directors
(Required)
Please select
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Purpose of the Corporation
(Required)
Include a statement that describes the purpose(s) of the corporation:
Restrictions on Activities
(Required)
Please select
None
I would like to insert my own text
Putting restrictions on the activities a corporation may carry on is not mandatory.
Please provide your Restriction of Activities text below:
Classes of Members
(Required)
Please select
One membership class
Two membership classes
I would like to insert my own text
Set out the class(es), or regional or other group(s), of members that the corporation is authorized to establish. If a corporation has more than one class or group, it must set out the voting rights attached to each of these classes or groups. You may choose a pre-defined description of the member classes or you may insert your own description.
Please provide Class Membership text below:
Distribution of Property on Liquidation
(Required)
Please select
Distribution to qualified donees
I would like to insert my own text
All corporations must clearly indicate how they will distribute any property remaining on liquidation. This includes the property that remains after paying your corporation's liabilities (e.g., debts), as well as returning any property that was originally given to your corporation on the condition that it is to be returned when the corporation is dissolved. Note Registered charities and soliciting corporations must provide that any property remaining upon liquidation be distributed to one or more qualified donees, within the meaning of the Income Tax Act. However, if a registered charity has its registration revoked, there is a further restriction that the assets may only be distributed to qualified donees that also meet the definition of eligible donees under the Income Tax Act. For more information, see the Canada Revenue Agency website. You may choose a pre-defined statement regarding the distribution of property remaining on dissolution or provide your own text.
Please provide your Distribution of Property on Liquidation text below:
Additional Provisions
(Required)
Please select
None
Pre-defined provisions
Non-profit clause for registered charities
Remuneration of directors clause for registered charities
Borrowing powers
Additional directors
I would like to insert my own text
Other provisions refer to any other clauses a corporation may wish to include in its articles of incorporation. If you want to add some, choose one or more of the pre-defined provision(s) and/or insert your own.
Please provide your Additional Provisions text below:
Incorporators
Every corporation must have at least one incorporator. To be an incorporator, an individual must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, not bankrupt, and not incapable. An incorporator can also be a body corporate.
Name
(Required)
First
Last
Phone
(Required)
Email
(Required)
Address
(Required)
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
Effective Date Choose the effective date for incorporation.
(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
It can either be the date you file or a future date.
Registered office address and board of directors
The information provided below is your business’ corporate information and will be publicly available on Corporations Canada’s website. This includes the names and addresses of directors, as well as your corporation’s registered office address, even if it is a residential address.
Registered Office Address
(Required)
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
Should general correspondence from Corporations Canada be sent to a different address?
(Required)
Please select
Yes
No
Please provide mailing address:
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
First Board of Directors
List who will be the director(s) of your corporation, including either their residential address or address for service (where they or someone on their behalf must accept legal documents).
Name of Director 1
(Required)
First
Last
Phone
(Required)
Email
(Required)
Address
(Required)
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
Name of Director 2
(Required)
First
Last
Phone
(Required)
Email
(Required)
Address
(Required)
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
Name of Director 3
(Required)
First
Last
Phone
(Required)
Email
(Required)
Address
(Required)
Street Address
City
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Province
Postal Code
You may use the space below to provide information of more directors
Authorization
When printed, Form 2 - Initial Registered Office Address and First Board of Directors must be signed by one of the incorporators. Indicate the name and phone number of this individual.
Name
(Required)
First
Last
Phone
(Required)
Consent
(Required)
By ticking this box you accept our terms and conditions
(Required)
CAPTCHA
WhatsApp us
Pay Via Credit Card
Pay Via Paypal
Pay Via Zelle
(561-212-1192)
Automated page speed optimizations for fast site performance