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Review
We confirm scope, document readiness, and whether the requested service is appropriate before any appointment or filing.
Ontario Company Incorporation
Ontario is often chosen for an operating subsidiary, but the final structure still depends on management, tax, and sector-specific constraints.
Ontario is often chosen for an operating subsidiary, but the final structure still depends on management, tax, and sector-specific constraints.
What is included
- Initial scope review and jurisdiction fit assessment.
- Practical checklist of required documents and KYC items.
- Corporate records guidance and implementation sequencing.
- Clear explanation of what the service does not cover.
What is excluded
- Legal opinions, tax opinions, or regulated activity licensing.
- Guaranteed bank account opening or guaranteed approvals.
- Substitution for ongoing in-house management or board substance.
Typical timeline
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Execution
Corporate steps are sequenced with the filing provider, registered office, and any director appointments required for the structure.
03
Handover
We finalise the records set and confirm any next-step obligations, including transition and resignation planning if relevant.
Ontario versus federal incorporation
| Factor | Ontario corporation | Federal corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Provincial operating presence and a practical Ontario launch path. | Broader name positioning and a national corporate profile. |
| Additional steps | Ontario records and local operating setup. | May involve extra-provincial planning where the business operates. |
| Board review | No. An Ontario business corporation does not need a resident Canadian director under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. A nominee appointment is not required solely because its founders live abroad. | Generally, yes. Under the Canada Business Corporations Act, at least 25% of directors must be resident Canadians; with fewer than four directors, at least one must qualify. Some sectors have stricter rules. |
Discuss your structure
All services are subject to scope review, KYC/AML screening, sanctions and risk checks, document verification, indemnity terms where relevant, and jurisdiction-specific legal and regulatory requirements. We do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice, and we may decline or pause an engagement if the facts, business activity, ownership chain, or supporting documents do not satisfy compliance standards.