Update your registered office, directors or ISC information with Corporations Canada. Same business day electronic filing under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Provide your federal corporation name, corporate number, and the changes you want to file (address, directors, ISC, or any combination).
Pay by credit card. Total $124.29 with HST. One flat fee covers all updates filed in this transaction.
We file Form 3, Form 6, and ISC info electronically with Corporations Canada the same business day.
All updates filed in one transaction take effect on the same business day. We monitor the filing through to confirmation so you don't need to follow up with Corporations Canada.
A federal corporate change is a filing you submit to Corporations Canada to update your Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) corporation's official records. The CBCA requires corporations to file these updates within 15 days of any change to the registered office, directors, or individuals with significant control (ISC). Corporations Canada uses two main forms: Form 3 (Notice of Change of Registered Office) and Form 6 (Notice of Change of Directors). Since January 22, 2024, all CBCA corporations also need to file ISC information when their internal ISC register changes.
| Scenario | What triggers it | Form / filing |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Office Change | Corporation moves to a new address, or the recorded address is incorrect | Form 3 |
| Director Added or Removed | New director appointed, or existing director resigns or passes away | Form 6 |
| Director's Address Change | Existing director moves to a new home address | Form 6 |
| ISC Register Update | Someone gains or loses 25%+ ownership or control | ISC filing (mandatory since Jan 22, 2024) |
Same Business Day Filing With Confirmation By Email
Our team reviews your submission and files Form 3, Form 6 and ISC updates electronically with Corporations Canada. You receive email confirmation that filing has been submitted.
Corporations Canada processes the filings and updates the corporate public records. Your changes take effect on the date Corporations Canada accepts the filing.
We send a final confirmation email once the changes appear on the public Corporations Canada record. You can verify by searching your corporation's name on their site.
You May Also Need to Update Other Records.
Corporations Canada does not share your update with other government agencies. After filing, you'll likely need to update your records with the Canada Revenue Agency (call 1-800-959-5525 or use your CRA My Business Account), and if your corporation operates in another province, update the provincial registry.
As of January 22, 2024, all federal corporations under the CBCA are required to file information about their Individuals with Significant Control (ISC) with Corporations Canada. Some of this information is now made publicly available on Corporations Canada's website.
An ISC is anyone who owns or controls 25% or more of the corporation's voting shares or fair market value, or who has direct or indirect influence sufficient to control the corporation. Most small corporations have a single ISC: the owner.
Penalties for failing to file ISC information now include fines up to $1 million and possible involuntary dissolution of the corporation. Filing is required upon incorporation, with each annual return, and within 15 days of any change to the ISC register.
FILE YOUR ISC UPDATEQuick answers to the most common questions about updating your CBCA corporation.
The CBCA requires you to file within 15 days of the change taking effect. This applies to registered office changes, director additions or removals, director address changes, and ISC register updates. Filing late is technically a violation of the CBCA and can lead to administrative penalties.
Form 3 is the Notice of Change of Registered Office, used when your corporation's official address changes. Form 6 is the Notice of Change of Directors, used when you add a director, remove a director, or update an existing director's address. Both are required within 15 days of the change.
An ISC is someone who owns or controls 25% or more of a corporation's voting shares or fair market value, or who has direct or indirect influence sufficient to control the corporation. As of January 22, 2024, all CBCA corporations must file ISC information. Failing to file can result in fines up to $1 million.
Yes. Under the CBCA, at least 25% of a corporation's directors must be Canadian residents. If you have only one director, that director must be a Canadian resident or citizen. The residency check should happen before filing.
No. Corporations Canada does not charge a government filing fee for Form 3, Form 6, or ISC information. The $109.99 fee at OBC is purely our service fee for handling the electronic filing and managing follow-up.
Yes. Corporations Canada does not share your update with the CRA. After your federal filing is accepted, update your CRA records separately through CRA My Business Account online, or by calling 1-800-959-5525.
No. A name change requires a CBCA Articles of Amendment filing, which is more involved and includes a NUANS name search and government filing fee. Ontario Business Central handles those filings as a separate service.
No. The CBCA requires the registered office to be a physical street address in Canada where someone can be served documents in person. P.O. boxes and addresses outside of Canada are not acceptable.
If your federal corporation is extra-provincially registered in Ontario, you'll also need to file a Form 2 Notice of Change with the Ontario Business Registry. Corporations Canada does not share your federal update with provincial registries.
We file your changes electronically the same business day. Corporations Canada typically processes electronic filings within 1 to 2 business days, after which the public corporate record is updated. Verify by searching your corporation on Corporations Canada's online search.
Have a different question? Speak with an agent or call 1-800-280-1913
You May Also Need One of the Following
For federally incorporated corporations - required when making structural changes that cannot be completed through a standard update filing.
For federally incorporated corporations - required to maintain compliance and keep your corporation active and in good standing.
Arooran Shanmugasamy
My Experience with "Ontario Business Central" was nothing other then excellent. I need to change my address on the incorporation and also I need to get the company key. I was helped by Donna and she is Prompt, professional and seamless from the start to finish. I will definitely go back for their services in the future. Thank you Donna & the team
Sabitha Sajeeb
We recently used Ontario Business Central Inc. for an ownership change in our incorporated company, and their Online service experience was outstanding. The service was prompt, professional, and seamless from start to finish. Chantel made what could have been a complicated process feel straightforward and stress-free.
Gazelle Ghajar
Awesome company to work with. Website is easy to navigate into finding what you need, online forms are simple to fill in, and the request was processed and confirmed within the afternoon! Very impressed with their service and will be using again for my husband's business come January.
350,000+
