Sourced legal information
Procedures and government fees
What the process involves, what the government charges today, and when professional advice may be worth getting. Every fee links to its source.
Filing a federal corporation’s annual return
Every federal corporation must file an annual return with Corporations Canada each year. It is not a tax return, and missing it can eventually lead to the corporation being dissolved.
Incorporating federally (CBCA)
Creating a corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Gives you a separate legal entity that can operate under one name across every province and territory.
Registering a trademark in Canada
Applying to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office to register a trademark, giving you exclusive rights to use it across Canada for the goods and services you register it for.
These guides are legal information, not legal advice. Government fees and processing times change; confirm the linked source before filing.