Corporate filings &
maintenance,
done right.
Annual returns, amendments, director and name changes, dissolutions and revivals — every filing that keeps a federal or provincial corporation compliant, prepared correctly and submitted directly to the right registry.
filing types handled
starting service fee
- Filed directly with federal & provincial registries
- ISC and compliance deadlines tracked for you
- Reviewed by a registered paralegal firm
Every ongoing filing your corporation needs.
From routine annual returns to amendments, name changes and revivals — one filing at a time, or as an ongoing compliance service.
Annual Return
The routine filing confirming your corporation’s information is current, due every year to stay in good standing.
Initial Return
The first filing due shortly after incorporation, confirming your directors and registered office address.
Articles of Amendment
Amend your articles to change share structure, corporate restrictions, or other foundational terms.
Notice of Change
Update your directors or registered office address whenever your corporation’s leadership or location changes.
Dissolve a Corporation
Formally and voluntarily wind down a corporation you no longer need, closing it out with the registry.
Individuals with Significant Control
Prepare and maintain your ISC register, the legally required record of who controls your corporation.
Company Name Change
Change your corporation’s legal name, including a NUANS search to confirm the new name is available.
Jurisdiction Change
Continue your corporation from one province, or between provincial and federal jurisdiction, without dissolving.
Revive a Business
Reinstate a corporation that was administratively or voluntarily dissolved, restoring its legal status.
From request to registry confirmation.
Tell us what you need
Identify the filing — a routine return, an amendment, or a bigger structural change.
We prepare the documents
Correctly drafted for your jurisdiction, checked by our registered paralegal firm.
Filed with the registry
Submitted directly to Corporations Canada or your provincial registry.
Confirmation delivered
You receive the filed documents and any updated corporate record.
Missed filings put your corporation at risk.
Miss enough annual returns and the registry can administratively dissolve your corporation — you lose your legal status and name protection.
Most jurisdictions require your Individuals with Significant Control register to be updated within 15 days of any change.
Federal & provincial
Filed with Corporations Canada and every provincial registry.
Deadlines monitored
We track your due dates so nothing slips past you.
Already dissolved?
We can revive an administratively dissolved corporation.
What each filing covers.
Annual Return
An annual return confirms your corporation’s directors, registered office and share information are up to date. It’s separate from your tax return and required in every jurisdiction — missing it repeatedly is the most common reason corporations get administratively dissolved.
- Due every year, tied to your incorporation anniversary or fiscal year end
- Required even if nothing about your corporation has changed
- We track your due date and file before the deadline
Initial Return
- Typically due within 15–60 days of incorporation, depending on jurisdiction
- Confirms your corporation’s founding directors and address on the public record
- We file it automatically for corporations we incorporate
Articles of Amendment
Articles of amendment let you formally change the foundational terms set out in your articles of incorporation — share classes and rights, corporate restrictions, or the number of directors. We draft the amendment and file it with the registry.
- Covers share structure, restrictions and director count changes
- Requires a special resolution from shareholders in most cases
- We prepare the resolution and the amendment filing together
Notice of Change
A notice of change updates the registry whenever a director joins or leaves, or your registered office or mailing address changes. Most jurisdictions require this to be filed within 15 days of the change taking effect.
- Covers director additions, removals and address updates
- Most jurisdictions require filing within 15 days of the change
- We update your minute book alongside the registry filing
Dissolve a Corporation
Voluntary dissolution formally closes a corporation you no longer need, ending its legal existence and filing obligations. We prepare the shareholder resolution and articles of dissolution and file them with the appropriate registry.
- Formally ends your corporation’s legal existence and filing duty
- Requires shareholder approval, which we help document
- Recommended once all debts, taxes and assets are settled
Individuals with Significant Control
Federal and most provincial corporations must keep a register of individuals with significant control (ISC) — anyone owning or controlling 25% or more of the corporation. We prepare and update this legally required register whenever ownership changes.
- Required for federally incorporated and most provincial corporations
- Must be updated within 15 days of any change in control
- Penalties can apply for an outdated or missing ISC register
Company Name Change
Changing your corporation’s legal name requires a NUANS name search to confirm the new name is available, followed by articles of amendment filed with the registry. We handle the search, the drafting and the filing as one service.
- Includes a NUANS name search for the new legal name
- Filed as articles of amendment with your registry
- We update your minute book and issue an amended certificate
Jurisdiction Change
A jurisdiction change — also called a continuance — moves your corporation from one province to another, or between provincial and federal jurisdiction, without dissolving and re-incorporating. It preserves your corporation’s history, contracts and existing legal status.
- Moves your corporation between provinces, or to or from federal
- Preserves your corporation’s existing legal history and contracts
- Requires authorization from both the outgoing and incoming registries
Revive a Business
A dissolved corporation can usually be revived, restoring its legal status and name protection. We bring outstanding filings current and submit the articles of revival, whether the dissolution was voluntary or administrative.
- Restores your corporation’s legal status and registered name
- Available for both voluntarily and administratively dissolved corporations
- We bring any overdue annual returns current as part of the revival
Corporate maintenance, explained.
What happens if I miss an annual return?
The registry may flag your corporation as non-compliant, and after continued non-filing can administratively dissolve it — meaning you lose your legal status and name protection. We can revive a dissolved corporation, but it’s faster and cheaper to stay current.
What’s the difference between an initial return and an annual return?
The initial return is a one-time filing due shortly after incorporation. The annual return is the same type of confirmation, but filed every year afterward on your incorporation anniversary or fiscal year end.
Do I need to update my ISC register even if ownership hasn’t changed?
You still need to keep the register on file and review it at least once a year, even with no changes. It only needs to be updated within the required window when a change actually occurs.
Can I change my corporation’s name without changing anything else?
Yes. A company name change is filed as its own articles of amendment, separate from other structural changes, and starts with a NUANS search to confirm the new name is available.
Why would a corporation change jurisdiction?
Businesses continue between jurisdictions to relocate their head office, access different corporate law protections, or move from provincial to federal status for broader name protection across Canada.
Can any dissolved corporation be revived?
Most voluntarily or administratively dissolved corporations can be revived within a set number of years, provided outstanding filings are brought current. We confirm your corporation’s eligibility before starting.
Do you handle both federal and provincial maintenance filings?
Yes. We file annual returns, amendments, changes, dissolutions and revivals with Corporations Canada and every provincial and territorial registry.