Canada FAQ

Does a dormant Canadian company still have filing obligations?

Usually yes. Low activity does not automatically remove annual corporate, registry, tax, or record-keeping obligations.

Usually yes. Low activity does not automatically remove annual corporate, registry, tax, or record-keeping obligations.

A company can have low activity or no trading and still need annual filings, record updates, registered office maintenance, or jurisdiction-specific fees.

Dormant status should never be assumed to mean zero maintenance. The record-keeping and statutory calendar still need to be checked.

Key points

  • Dormant does not mean maintenance-free.
  • Annual obligations can still apply.
  • Registered office and records still matter.

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