Federal Named Corporation
Incorporation including 1 NUANS search report
Corporate work such as incorporations, minute books and business agreements is often work only a lawyer may do; before any work starts we confirm that what you need is within what a licensed paralegal is permitted to do, and we refer anything that is not to an Ontario lawyer.
What is included
- Explaining the choice between Ontario and federal incorporation, and between a named and a numbered company
- Ordering the NUANS name search report, for a named company
- Preparing and filing the articles of incorporation
- Preparing the initial resolutions and registers for the minute book, where the service includes them
- Making the required initial filings
What is not included
- Government registration and search fees and other disbursements, unless the service says they are included
- Tax, accounting or financial advice
- Work that only a lawyer may do, such as advice on disputes between owners
- Registration in other provinces, unless agreed in writing
- Ongoing corporate work beyond the service named
Who this service is for
- Business owners starting a corporation
- Sole proprietors incorporating an existing business
- Founders who want a numbered or a named company
Information to have ready
- 1The proposed name, or a request for a numbered company
- 2The registered office address
- 3Names, addresses and residency of the directors
- 4The share structure and the shareholders
- 5Government-issued ID for each director, for identity verification
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The fee is $700 plus 13% HST ($791.00 in all) for the work described on this page. Court, tribunal or government fees and other disbursements are extra. We confirm the scope and the fee in a written retainer agreement before any work starts.
What happens when I check out?
You book a time for your intake call, then save a card on Stripe's secure page. Nothing is charged today: the card is only charged later, for an invoice for work already done, as your retainer agreement sets out. A licensed paralegal confirms the details, checks for conflicts of interest and, if we can act for you, sends the retainer agreement. Fees paid before the work is done are held in our trust account.
Named or numbered corporation?
A numbered corporation uses a number as its legal name and needs no name search. A named corporation needs a NUANS report. Either can operate under a registered business name.
Ontario or federal incorporation: what is the difference?
An Ontario corporation is often enough for a business operating mainly in Ontario. A federal corporation has name protection across Canada but must also file in each province where it carries on business, including Ontario.
Do I need a shareholder agreement?
Not by law, but it is often useful when there is more than one owner. Preparing one may need a lawyer, and we can refer you.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- Government processing times are outside our control
- The work covers corporate filings and records, not tax or business advice
- Much corporate work may need a lawyer; we tell you before any work starts
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