How to Order Corporate Documents in Canada
Ordering corporate documents in Canada is essential for gaining or maintaining accurate business records. Whether you are a director of a corporation, a lawyer investigating the standing of a business or an individual who wishes to know more about a business, obtaining the corporate documents will provide accurate information of any business in Canada.
Here’s a detailed overview of the various documents you can obtain, what they include, and the costs involved. These documents are available to anyone who wants to know more about a business that operates in Canada ensuring compliance and transparency for all business in any province or territory.
Articles of Incorporation
Articles of Incorporation in Canada are the originating legal document for the beginning of an incorporated business or limited liability corporation within any jurisdiction in Canada. The Certificate of Incorporation is included in the originating documents. The Articles of Incorporation are available for both Profit and NonProfit Incorporations.
Includes:
- Corporation Name
- Incorporation Date
- Share Structure
- Incorporators
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Date of Incorporation
- Signature of director of government body
Cost: $109.00
Time: 1 to 10 business days
Articles of Amendment
Articles of Amendment are a subsequent filing for an incorporation that is making changes from the original Articles of Incorporation. The incorporation documents DO NOT CHANGE from what was originally filed and any article changes are reflective in a new article filing.
Includes:
- Name Changes
- Share Structure Changes
- Director Changes
Cost: $109.00
Time: 1 to 10 business days
Articles of Revival (contact our office)
Articles of Revival can be submitted when a corporation has been canceled by a government body and the corporation wants to have the corporation become active after completing what was required by the government entity. Typically, a corporation can be canceled for non filing of taxes due for the corporation, yearly corporate filings that have not been completed or for non compliance. Whatever the matter was that canceled the corporation, it must be resolved before a corporation can complete and file the Articles of Revival. If completed, a corporate record and availability of a copy of the Articles of Revival is available to any third party request.
Includes:
- Corporation Details
- Reason for Revival
Cost: $109.00
Time: 1 to 10 business days
Articles of Dissolution (contact our office)
Articles of Dissolution are filed when a corporation no longer has an active business and wishes to put an end date to the corporation. The Articles of Dissolution are available upon request to any third party who wishes to obtain a copy of the documentation.
Includes:
- Corporation Details
- Dissolution Details
Cost: $109.00
Time: 1 to 10 business days
Corporate Search
A corporate search is a “go to” document when you wish to know the current corporate information about any corporation whether it be for profit or not for profit. This is the most up to date and comprehensive information available for any corporation and is available for any corporation within Canada. The corporate search is also available for any registered business such as a Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Partnership, LP, or trade name in Canada.
Includes:
- Current Corporate Information
- Directors and Officers/Owners
- Activity of business
- Registered Office Address
- Whether business is active
Cost: $53.90
Time: Completed within minutes
Certificate of Status, Good Standing, and Compliance
There are different names for this one document in Canada depending on the jurisdiction of request but all variations mean the same document as desired. Each variance provides whether the corporation is active on the date of request. This is not available for registered businesses in Canada.
Includes:
- Confirmation of the corporation’s status and compliance with legal requirements
Cost: $53.90
Time: Completed within minutes
ensuring that all types of organizations can maintain compliance and transparency.
Why Use Ontario Business Central?
Ease and Efficiency: Simplified ordering process for all corporate documents.
Comprehensive Services: From incorporation to amendment, revival, dissolution, and corporate searches.
Expert Support: Guidance and assistance from experienced professionals.
Affordable Pricing: Competitive rates for all services.
We have assisted those wishing to search corporate documents for over 30 years. You can order one company and you can request up to five companies at the same time within the same order. There are only two pieces of information we need to have from you, and they include the name of the corporation or business and the province or territory the business operates within. If you aren’t sure, we have alternative search available as preliminary searches where you can give us up to three business names to search to see if we can locate before ordering the corporate document.
Our friendly, professional staff are here to assist you with any questions you may have related to retrieving corporate documents from Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM EST.
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Ontario Business Central Inc. is not a law firm and cannot provide a legal opinion or advice. This information is to assist you in understanding the requirements of registration within the chosen jurisdiction. It is always recommended, when you have legal or accounting questions that you speak to a qualified professional.
