Professional Corporation
Flat fee for professional incorporation (+ HST)
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
- Checking your regulator's requirements for incorporating
- Preparing the articles of incorporation with the required professional terms
- Filing with the Ontario Business Registry
- Preparing the documents your regulator needs to issue its certificate of authorization
- Setting up the minute book
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
- Regulated professionals in Ontario whose profession allows incorporation, such as physicians, dentists and accountants
- Professionals moving their practice into a corporation
Information to have ready
- 1Your registration number with your regulator
- 2The proposed name, and a NUANS report if one is needed
- 3Details of the shareholders, directors and officers
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The fee is $1,500 plus 13% HST ($1,695.00 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.
Who can own shares in a professional corporation?
Usually only members of the profession, though some professions, such as physicians and dentists, allow certain family members to hold shares. Your regulator's rules apply.
Does the regulator have to approve the corporation?
Yes. Most regulators must issue a certificate of authorization, or a similar approval, before the corporation can practise.
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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