File Articles of Revival to bring a dissolved Ontario Corporation back to legal life. Revival completed in 2-3 business days. Includes Company Key request with 27% savings if needed.
Provide your Ontario Corporate Number, exact corporate name, date of incorporation, and company key (if you do not have one, one can be added to the order)
From $651.97.
Pay by credit card.
Once filed and accepted, we email your Certificate of Revival and applicable supporting documents directly to you.
An agent reviews every submission for accuracy before filing.
If we spot any issues with your name, details, or NAICS code, we contact you before submitting to avoid Ministry rejection.
The legal filing that brings a dissolved Ontario corporation back to legal life.
Revival reactivates the corporation as if it had never been dissolved, restoring it's legal capacity to operate, sign contracts, hold assets, and continue business. While dissolved, your corporation cannot legally function. The items below explain why revival/reinstatement matters and what you'll restore.
While dissolved, business bank accounts can be frozen and signing authority revoked. Revival restores authority to operate accounts, sign cheques, and access funds.
A dissolved corporation cannot legally enter or enforce contracts. Once revived, the corporation's contractual capacity is restored, retroactively in most cases.
When dissolved, corporate assets can be forfeited to the Crown. Revival generally restores the corporation's position, but forfeited property can be subject to separate recovery rules, especially after 3 years.
A dissolved corporation loses its corporate status/capacity. Bank proceedings can be brought against a dissolved corporation, and proceedings commenced before a dissolution can continue. Revival restores standing to bring legal action and pursue debts owed to the corporation.
Revival eligibility depends on why your corporation was dissolved.
WE CAN ASSIST
Failure to File Annual Returns
The most common reason for dissolution since the OBR launched October 19, 2021. We file Articles of Revival and any back Annual Returns required to bring the corporation current.
Non-Payment of Taxes
Dissolution by the Ministry due to non-payment of corporate taxes or annual fees. We file Articles of Revival once outstanding amounts are addresses with the CRA.
Ready to revive? If your dissolution was for either reason above, we can complete the filing in 2-3 business days. Use the order form above to start
WE CANNOT ASSIST
Voluntary Dissolution
Corporation chose to dissolve voluntarily. Revival isn't typically the path; you may need to incorporate a new corporation instead.
Failure to Maintain Corporate Formalities
Failure to hold annual meetings, maintain records, or follow governance procedures. Requires legal counsel to address, not a direct revival filing.
Bankruptcy
If the corporation became bankrupt and assets were liquidated, dissolution was part of bankruptcy proceedings. Requires bankruptcy counsel.
Failure To Meet Other Legal Requirements
Dissolution due to other Ontario law violations (regulatory, securities, etc.). Requires resolution of the underlying issue with appropriate counsel.
Have these details ready before you start. Our team will request anything missing.
The full legal name as originally registered with the Province of Ontario.
We can search for it if you don't have it on hand.
9-Digit Company Key. Mandatory since February 1st, 2025. We can request as part of a 27% off bundle.
When the corporation was originally incorporated. Provided in our search if needed.
Information about the officer or authorized person providing the certifying statement.
Declarations regarding compliance with legal requirements, accuracy of information, and other statements required by the Ministry.
Confirmation that dissolution was due to Failure to File Annual Returns or Non-Payment of Taxes.
If dissolved for missed Annual Returns, we'll determine which years are owed and file them with the revival.
Next Steps After Revival
Articles of Revival (Form 5269e)
Certificate of Revival from the Ministry
OCN restored and corporation reactivated
Company Key (If requested)
Back Annual Returns filed (If applicable)
Digital documents for banks, CRA, contracts
Live agent contact for missing info
Email confirmation of revival completion
Free Annual Return Reminder Service - Built In
Don't get dissolved a second time. Ontario corporations must file an Annual Return every year. We track your filing date and email free reminders
ahead of each deadline so you never miss a filing again.
Send the Articles of Revival to CRA to request reopening of the corporate income-tax account; other program accounts may require separate action. This can restore your corporate tax account status.
Take your Certificate of Revival to your bank. Frozen accounts can be reactivated, signing authority restored, and access to corporate funds renewed.
If multiple years of Annual Returns were missed, file the back years with the Province. We typically include this as part of your revival filing.
Notify customers, vendors, and partners that the corporation is reactivated. Some contracts may need re-signing or written confirmation of revival.
Order a Corporate Profile Report to confirm revival is on the public record and your corporation shows as Active. Useful for banks, lawyers, and contracts.
Our free reminder service is automatically activated on revival. You'll receive email reminders ahead of each Annual Return due date so you don't get dissolved again.
Update your minute book with the Articles of Revival, Certificate of Revival, and director resolutions reflecting the revival event.
If dissolved for non-payment of taxes, address the outstanding CRA balance. If for missed Annual Returns, ensure all back-years are filed and reminder service is active.
Common questions about Articles of Revival, eligibility, timing, and post-revival steps
OBC currently assists with revivals where the corporation was involuntarily dissolved due to failure to file annual returns or non-payment of taxes (corporate fees). We cannot assist with other reasons for dissolution under OBCA s. 241 and you may need to consult a lawyer. The 20-year revival window from OBCA s. 241(12) also applies, after 20 years from dissolution, revival is no longer available.
Articles of Revival typically take 2-3 business days from filing to Ministry approval. If you order before 3pm EST on a business day, your filing is prepared and submitted same-day. Add an additional 1-2 business days if you need us to obtain your Company Key as part of the bundle.
Yes. Always inform the CRA and forward a copy of the Articles of Revival so the CRA is directly aware of the corporation's revival. This restores your corporate tax account status, ensures correspondence reaches you, and prevents future complications with corporate tax filings.
Yes. If your corporation was dissolved by the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery for failing to file Annual Returns, all missing Annual Returns must be submitted along with our service fees and the government fees. When you submit your Articles of Revival, we determine which years are owed and file them with the revival. The Annual Return filing requirement began in 2021 with the launch of the Ontario Business Registry (OBR).
Yes. Under OBCA Section 241(12), an Ontario corporation can be revived up to 20 years after dissolution. After the 20-year window, revival is no longer available, you'd need to incorporate a new corporation if you wanted to continue business. Most revivals happen within 1-3 years of dissolution; longer dissolution periods may require additional Ministry steps.
While dissolved, your corporation has no legal capacity. It cannot enter or enforce contracts, sign cheques, hold property, sue or be sued, or operate bank accounts. Banks may freeze accounts and revoke signing authority. Corporate assets can be forfeited to the Crown. Customers and vendors typically cannot legally do business with a dissolved corporation. Revival restores all of these rights, generally retroactively.
Effective February 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario made the Company Key mandatory for all corporate filings, including Articles of Revival. The Company Key is a 9-digit unique identifier issued by the Ministry. If you don't have one, we can request it as part of your revival filing at a 27% discount, though this may add 1-2 business days to processing time.
No. OBC files Articles of Revival only for dissolutions due to failure to file Annual Returns or non-payment of taxes. If your corporation was voluntarily dissolved (deliberate corporate cessation), if it was dissolved through bankruptcy, or if it was dissolved for failing to maintain corporate formalities, the path forward typically involves legal counsel. In many cases, customers in these situations choose to incorporate a new corporation rather than attempt revival.
If your corporation has been dissolved for less than 10 years, your original corporate name is generally protected and reserved. If dissolution exceeds 10 years, another corporation may have registered the same or similar name in your absence. We run a name check during the revival filing; if a conflict exists, our team will advise on next steps (typically requiring a new name as part of the revival).
Once revived, your corporation must file an Annual Return each year (typically due within 6 months of fiscal year-end). You must also maintain corporate records (minute book), hold annual director and shareholder meetings, and update the Ministry through Notices of Change for any address, director, or officer updates. Our free Annual Return Reminder service is automatically activated on revival to help you stay compliant.
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