Federal Incorporation
Select Your Federal Incorporation Type. Expand your business across Canada with Federal Incorporation. Our website we will guide you steps by steps to form your Federal Incorporation. Incorporation federally means your Business will gain nationwide recognition. You can protect your brand, and can enjoy the flexibility of operating in multiple provinces. Start your Federal incorporation today!
- Federal Named or Numbered Incorporation
- Name Pre-Approval included
- 1-Day Rush Hour Available
- Charity Intention or Non-Charity Intention
- Name Pre-Approval included
- Federal Non-Profit Bylaws Available
- Online Retailers
- Marketplace Sellers: Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or Shopify
- Dropshipping Businesses
- Identify Key Controller(s)
- Enhance Corporate Transparency
- Stay compliant with ISC regulations
Incorporating a Federal Incorporation:
Federal incorporation refers to the process of registering a business under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA). A Federal incorporation allows a business to operate across all provinces and territories in Canada.
Benefits of a Federal Incorporation:
⦁Federal Incorporation name is protected across Canada.
⦁Federal incorporation is ideal for businesses planning to expand beyond one province
⦁For those who are seeking nationwide name protection
Types of Federal Incorporation
Federal Corporation: This is basically standard federal incorporation. This type of Federal corporation mainly operates for profit through commercial activities.
Federal Non-Profit Corporation: This type of federal corporation mainly incorporates charitable, educational, religious, or social purposes.
Federal Non-Profit Corporation
This is a type of corporation that is registered under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (NFP Act). They are typically formed for a specific purpose to provide a service or benefit to the community (educational, religious, scientific, or social activities etc.) without seeking financial gain for their directors or members.
Federal non-profit corporations can operate across all Canadian provinces and territories.
Individuals with Significant Control (ISC)
This person owns or controls a significant portion of a Federal Incorporation. This portion is typically defined as holding 25% or more of shares or voting rights.
From now on, governments require every federal incorporation to register with the ISC.
What is Federal E-shop Seller Corporation
Here, Federal refers to the corporation that is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
An E-shop seller refers to a corporation that is primarily engaged in selling goods or services online through an e-commerce platform like Amazon, Alibaba, eBay, and so on.
Therefore, a Federal E-shop Seller Corporation could be defined as “A corporation that is incorporated under federal law and sells in online retail or e-commerce activities.
Federal Incorporation vs. Provincial Incorporation
Name Protection: Federal Incorporation’s name is protected across Canada. It allows you to operate in all provinces and territories with the same name. For example: If your Federal Corporation name is “Adam immigration consultancy Inc.” No one in Canada can use this name in any province.
Provincial names are only protected within that province. Otherwise, the rest of the benefits are the same.
Choosing between federal and provincial incorporation depends on your business needs, expansion plans, and compliance capacity.
Who Should Incorporate Federally?
Federal incorporation is ideal for businesses that are planning to operate in multiple provinces. Who is also seeking nationwide brand protection.