How to Register an Ontario Incorporation

  What federal incorporation involves, what it costs in 2026, who it suits, and what to file after your Certificate of Incorporation is issued. ●  Quick Answer Federal incorporation in Canada creates a corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act and is administered by Corporations Canada. Online incorporation currently costs $200 and has a one-business-day service standard. Most federal corporations must also meet director-residency rules, file Individuals with Significant Control information, submit an annual return, and register extra-provincially where required. If you are ready to proceed, MD Legals provides federal incorporation in Canada services to help prepare and submit the required incorporation documents. Incorporate Federally With MD Legals → What Is Federal Incorporation in Canada? Federal incorporation creates a separate legal entity under the Canada Business Corporations Act rather than under a provincial or territorial corporate statute. A corporati...