No black box, no waiting weeks for a callback. This is how online incorporation in Canada actually works — start to finish.
Federal incorporation gives you the right to operate across all of Canada under the Canada Business Corporations Act, with stronger national name protection. Provincial incorporation Canada-wide is typically cheaper and is sufficient if you operate in one province — like incorporating in Ontario for an Ontario-only business. Not sure? We'll help you decide.
A NUANS search checks whether your desired corporate name is available across Canada. It's required for federal incorporation and for most provinces — and it's included in every Startcorp package. If your name is taken, we'll tell you fast and help you pivot.
Your Articles of Incorporation are the founding legal document of your corporation, filed with the federal or provincial government. We handle all preparation and submission — you never touch a government form.
A licensed CPA reviews your share structure, classes of shares, and basic setup to make sure it actually suits your business goals. This human review is what makes Startcorp different from DIY tools — software can't tell you if your structure is wrong for your situation.
Once the government approves, you receive your Certificate of Incorporation, your Articles of Incorporation, and a digital minute book setup. All digital, all yours, ready for the bank.
Incorporating is the start, not the finish. Next steps: open a business bank account, register for HST if your revenue will exceed $30,000, set up your minute book, and issue your founder shares. We give you the checklist — and a CPA if you have questions.
Federal or provincial incorporation — wherever your business lives in one of these four provinces, we file there. Other provinces are coming soon.
The difference between federal and provincial incorporation in Canada, side by side.
With Startcorp: days, not weeks. Here's the typical timeline.