Incorporation
Incorporation Lawyers in Edmonton
Incorporating the right way from day one saves time, tax headaches and disputes later. We set up your Alberta corporation properly — for a flat fee.
Verdicta LLP's incorporation lawyers in Edmonton incorporate businesses under Alberta's Business Corporations Act for a flat fee, and maintain minute books and annual returns so your company stays in good standing.
What's included
- Name search (NUANS) or numbered company
- Articles of incorporation
- By-laws
- Organizational resolutions
- Share issuance & registers
- Complete minute book
Why incorporate?
- Limited liability — the corporation is a separate legal person, which generally protects your personal assets from business debts
- Tax planning — potential tax advantages; speak with your accountant
- Growth — easier to bring on investors, partners and financing
- Continuity — the business can continue beyond any one owner
Our incorporation process
- Choose a name (with a NUANS search) or incorporate as a numbered company
- Decide on share structure, directors and shareholders
- File the articles with the Alberta Corporate Registry
- Prepare by-laws, organizational resolutions and share certificates
- Set up your minute book and registers
Provincial or federal?
Most businesses operating mainly in Alberta incorporate provincially. A federal corporation offers name protection across Canada, but must also register in Alberta to carry on business here. Alberta no longer requires any directors to be resident Canadians.
Staying in good standing
Alberta corporations must file an annual return each year. Failing to file can eventually lead to the corporation being struck from the register. We can maintain your minute book and file your annual returns.
More than one owner? You'll likely want a shareholder agreement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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How much does it cost to incorporate in Alberta?
Our incorporation legal fee is a flat fee, quoted up front, plus government filing fees, name search costs and disbursements. All fees are subject to GST.
How long does it take to incorporate in Alberta?
Once we have your information and the name is approved, incorporation itself can often be completed quickly — sometimes within days.
Do Alberta directors have to be Canadian residents?
No. Alberta removed the Canadian residency requirement for directors of Alberta corporations in 2021.
What is an annual return?
A yearly filing with the Alberta Corporate Registry confirming the corporation's information. Failing to file can lead to the corporation being struck.
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