Federal incorporation means registering your business through Corporations Canada, giving you the right to operate under the same corporate name across all provinces and territories. It offers nationwide name protection and a professional, credible structure for businesses planning to expand.

Federal incorporation provides nationwide business name protection, brand credibility, and the ability to operate in multiple provinces without restrictions. It also offers limited personal liability and potential tax advantages compared to sole proprietorships or partnerships.

Federal incorporation allows you to operate across Canada and protects your business name nationwide, while provincial incorporation limits operations and name protection to one province. However, federally incorporated companies must also register in each province they operate within.

With Start Right Now, federal incorporation is affordable and transparent. Our service fee is just $99, plus the government filing fee. For a full breakdown, please see our Pricing Page.

If you file online with all documents prepared, federal incorporation can be completed in as little as one business day. Delays may occur if your chosen business name requires manual review or if additional provincial registrations are needed.

Incorporated businesses benefit from lower corporate tax rates and can defer personal taxes by keeping profits within the corporation. This structure also allows for potential income splitting, dividend flexibility, and greater tax planning opportunities.

Yes. One of the main advantages of federal incorporation is nationwide name protection. Once approved by Corporations Canada, your business name cannot be used by another corporation anywhere in the country.

Yes. Even though your business is federally incorporated, you must register as an extra-provincial corporation in every province or territory where you plan to conduct business or open offices.