General Partnership Registration Costs in Canada by Province (2026)
What a general partnership actually costs to register and maintain in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec, once name fees and renewals are counted. ● Quick Answer The cost to register a general partnership in Canada varies by province because there is no single federal partnership registry. Ontario charges a $60 government registration fee; British Columbia typically requires a $30 name approval plus a $40 registration fee for a standard named partnership; Manitoba generally requires a $45 name reservation plus a $60 registration fee; and Quebec’s 2026 partnership registration fee is $63. Alberta registrations are handled through authorized registry agents, which charge their own service fees in addition to applicable government registry charges. The initial registration fee is only part of the cost. Name approval or reservation fees, registry-agent charges, renewal fees, and annual registration requirements can substantially change what a partnership a...
