Our Incorporation Services

For clients establishing new businesses, we assist with a variety of incorporation and corporate organization matters, including:

• Incorporating companies in Alberta
• Preparing corporate organizational documents
• Structuring share ownership and share classes
• Establishing corporate records and governance structures
• Advising on shareholder arrangements and related agreements

Incorporation can provide a structure that supports business growth, investment, and long-term planning.

Our Extra-Provincial Registration Services

Corporations incorporated outside Alberta may be required to complete extra-provincial registration in order to legally carry on business within the province.

We assist corporations expanding into Alberta with matters such as:

• Registering extra-provincial corporations in Alberta
• Preparing and filing the required registration documents
• Advising on compliance requirements
• Acting as service agents for extra-provincial corporations registered in Alberta
• Addressing related corporate and regulatory requirements

A significant aspect of extra-provincial registration is the requirement for a service agent located in Alberta, and we frequently assist corporations by acting in this role and helping ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions - Alberta Incorporations & Registrations

 

Can I incorporate without a lawyer?

Online incorporation services are available and may be suitable in some cases; however, it is important that corporate documentation reflect the understanding and agreement of the stakeholders and their future business needs. Many clients choose to work with a lawyer to ensure their corporation is established properly and can support future business needs, including financing, restructuring, or the sale of a business.

What is included in your incorporation services?

Incorporation services generally include preparation and filing of incorporation documents and initial corporate setup. Additional services are available depending on the needs of the corporation.

Do you provide ongoing corporate services after incorporation?

Yes. We assist with ongoing corporate matters, including corporate maintenance and documentation, as required.

When should I contact a lawyer about incorporating?

It is generally advisable to seek legal assistance before incorporating, and preferably before or during discussions or decisions relating to ownership, structure, or business arrangements. Early involvement can help ensure that corporate documentation reflects the understanding and agreement of the stakeholders and their intended use of the corporation, and can reduce the risk of delays, complications, or issues. In some cases, advice is sought after arrangements have been discussed or agreed in principle, which may require revisiting those arrangements and can affect the efficiency or momentum of the process.

I have a corporation incorporated in another Canadian province or federally. Do I need to register it in Alberta?

If your corporation was incorporated federally or in another Canadian province or territory and intends to carry on business in Alberta, you may be required to complete an Alberta extra-provincial registration. The registration requirements depend on the nature of the corporation and the activities it intends to carry on in Alberta.
As part of our services, we assist clients with Alberta extra-provincial registrations for federally incorporated corporations and corporations incorporated in other Canadian provinces and territories. Where required, we can also act as the corporation's Alberta service agent and provide a registered office for ongoing compliance

MY CORPORATION WAS INCORPORATED OUTSIDE CANADA. CAN IT REGISTER TO CARRY ON BUSINESS IN ALBERTA?

Corporations incorporated outside Canada are subject to different registration requirements than Canadian corporations. Depending on the jurisdiction of incorporation and the proposed business activities in Alberta, additional information and documentation may be required before the corporation can be registered to carry on business in the province.
We assist eligible foreign corporations with Alberta registration requirements and can advise on the applicable process, including registered office and service agent requirements where applicable.

Why does an extra-provincial corporation require an Alberta service agent?

Many extra-provincial corporations are required to maintain an Alberta service agent and registered office so that legal notices and other documents can be served within Alberta. A service agent provides a reliable point of contact for the receipt and forwarding of legal and government correspondence and assists corporations in maintaining their Alberta registration requirements.

As part of our extra-provincial registration services, we typically act as the corporation's Alberta service agent and provide a registered office for eligible clients. This allows business owners to maintain a consistent Alberta presence without making separate arrangements for these services.

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