If your corporation is already incorporated in one Canadian province/territory or federally and you want to carry on business in another province or territory, you must complete a Domestic Extra-Provincial Registration. This lets your company legally operate, open offices, hire, sign contracts, and market products/services in the new jurisdiction while keeping your original jurisdiction of incorporation unchanged.
Why Register Extra-Provincially
– Expand into new markets across Canada with full legal authority.
– Maintain your current corporation and corporate history.
– Meet provincial/territorial requirements to protect your brand and contracts.
– Build credibility with banks, partners, suppliers, and government programs.
– Keep operations compliant as you scale nationally.
What’s Included in Our Service
For CAD 125 + name search ($80) + government fees, we prepare, file, and deliver your official registration documents (PDF).
✅ Preliminary name check / Name Search (NUANS or provincial equivalent)
✅ Preparation of extra-provincial registration forms and supporting documents
✅ Filing with the respective provincial/territorial corporate registry
✅ Electronic delivery of the Certificate of Registration and filed documents (PDF)
✅ Basic guidance on post-registration compliance (annual returns, changes, renewals)
Note: This service does not include a Corporate Minute Book (minute books are included with our incorporation packages).
Registered Agent / Attorney for Service
All extra-provincial corporations must appoint a Registered Agent (Attorney for Service) with a physical address in the province/territory of registration. You can appoint your own agent. If you don’t have one, we can provide a Registered Agent Service that includes a business address for registration purposes:
– $1,200 lifetime (one-time fee)
– $600 annual fee
Required Documents
– Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
– Copy of the Articles of Incorporation (or most recent restated/amalgamated version, if any)
– Copy of a valid government-issued ID for any one director (passport or driver’s license)
– In some jurisdictions, a recent Certificate of Status/Good Standing and a certified copy of Articles may be requested.
Processing Time
Most extra-provincial registrations are completed within 24–48 hours after we receive your information and documents. Your Certificate of Registration is delivered electronically (PDF) to your registered email.
Important
This page covers domestic extra-provincial registration for corporations already incorporated in Canada. If your company was incorporated outside Canada, please use our
Branch Registration
or
Subsidiary Registration
pages to order the correct service.
Available Extra-Provincial Registration Jurisdictions in Canada:
Choose the province/territory where you plan to carry on business. We support domestic extra-provincial filings across all jurisdictions:
Our team ensures that your extra-provincial registration meets the legal, administrative, and compliance requirements of your chosen jurisdiction — from name approval to official document delivery.