Corporate Filing & Compliance
Keep your corporation in good standing with accurate, on-time filings — from initial and annual returns to amendments, dissolutions, and CRA account setup. Federal and Quebec, handled by specialists.
Federal & Quebec filings
REQ, Corporations Canada & CRA
Fast, accurate turnaround
Corporate Filing Services
Whatever stage your corporation is at, we prepare and file the right documents with the right registry — accurately and on deadline.
Post-incorporation & ongoing filings
Federal & provincial
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File your corporation's initial return so directors, officers, and registered office are on the public record right after incorporation — on time and error-free.
Initial return prepared & filed
Directors & officers recorded
Registered office address confirmed
Filing deadline tracked for you
Filed within statutory deadline
File initial return →02
Stay in good standing with your yearly corporate annual return to Corporations Canada or the REQ — prepared, reviewed, and filed before the deadline.
Annual return prepared & filed
Corporate details verified
Good-standing status maintained
Reminders before every deadline
Avoid late fees & dissolution
File annual return →03
Move your corporation between federal and provincial jurisdictions through continuance — we handle the articles, consents, and filings from start to finish.
Continuance in or continuance out
Articles of continuance filed
Home-jurisdiction consent obtained
Registrations updated after the move
Federal ⇄ provincial transfers
Change jurisdiction →04
Close your corporation the right way with a voluntary dissolution — we prepare the resolutions, articles of dissolution, and final registry filings.
Directors' & shareholders' resolutions
Articles of dissolution filed
Registry & NEQ record closed
CRA program accounts closed
Clean, compliant wind-down
Dissolve now →05
Change your corporation's name, share structure, director limits, or activities with properly drafted and filed articles of amendment.
Name or number change
Share classes & structure updates
Director minimum / maximum changes
Amendment drafted & filed
Board-approved & registry-filed
Amend articles →06
Bring a dissolved or struck-off corporation back to active status with articles of revival and all outstanding filings brought up to date.
Articles of revival prepared
Outstanding returns filed
Registry status restored
Name availability confirmed
Restore active good standing
Revive corporation →07
Update your corporate records when directors, officers, or your registered office change — filed with the registry within required timelines.
Director & officer changes
Registered office updates
Notice filed with the registry
Minute book kept current
Filed within required timelines
File a change →08
Order an official corporate profile or search report to confirm status, directors, and history — ideal for due diligence, banking, financing, or contracts.
Corporate profile report
Status & good-standing check
Directors & officers listing
Certificate of compliance option
Official registry records
Order a search →09
Set up your Business Number and CRA program accounts — GST/HST, payroll, corporate income tax, and import/export — quickly and correctly, online.
Business Number (BN) setup
GST/HST & payroll accounts
Corporate income tax (RC) account
Import/export account
Registered directly with CRA
Register CRA accounts →10
Register your business with the WSIB for workplace coverage — we complete enrolment, classify your activity, and get your account active from your first hire.
WSIB enrolment completed
Business activity classified
Coverage from first employee
Clearance certificate ready
Coverage set up correctly
Set up WSIB →Why Business Quebec
We combine registry expertise with proactive deadline tracking so your corporation stays compliant — without you having to chase forms and dates.
We monitor every federal and provincial deadline so your corporation never falls out of good standing.
One team for Corporations Canada, the REQ, CRA, and WSIB filings across jurisdictions.
Every return and article is reviewed for accuracy before it reaches the registry.
Talk to a filing specialist who knows your corporation — not a call-centre script.
Corporate filings completed
Typical filing turnaround
On-time deadline record
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How It Works
From your first message to registry confirmation, we make corporate filings simple and stress-free.
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Choose your filing and share a few details about your corporation.
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We draft the resolutions, articles, or returns your filing requires.
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You review everything and confirm — we answer any questions along the way.
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We submit to the registry or CRA and send you the confirmation.
Expertise & Trust
We handle corporate filings every day across federal and provincial registries — so your documents are correct, complete, and accepted the first time.
Federal, Quebec, and other provinces — we file where your corporation is registered.
We flag missed returns and overdue filings before they turn into penalties.
Clear, flat fees per filing with government fees itemized separately.
Your corporate records are handled securely and kept strictly private.
Corporate Filing Guide
Once your company is incorporated, it has ongoing obligations to keep its records current with the corporate registry and the CRA. Here's a plain-language look at the filings most corporations deal with, when they're needed, and what happens if they're missed.
Corporate filings are the documents a corporation submits to its registry (Corporations Canada federally, or the Registraire des entreprises in Quebec) and to the CRA to record its existence, changes, and ongoing status. They range from your first initial return to annual returns, amendments, and eventually dissolution.
Every active corporation must file an annual return with its registry to stay in good standing, and a T2 corporate tax return with the CRA. If your directors, officers, or registered office change during the year, a notice of change is also required. Missing these can lead to penalties or administrative dissolution.
Filing
When It's Needed
Filed With
Initial Return
Right after incorporation
REQ / registry
Annual Return
Every year
Corporations Canada / REQ
Notice of Change
When details change
Registry
Articles of Amendment
Name / share / structure changes
Registry
Dissolution / Revival
Closing or restoring a company
Registry
Missing an annual return or notice of change can push your corporation out of good standing, trigger late fees, and — if left unresolved — lead to the corporation being dissolved or struck from the register. That can freeze bank accounts, void contracts, and complicate financing.
The good news: most issues can be fixed. Overdue returns can be filed and a dissolved corporation can often be revived. We help you catch up on outstanding filings and put deadline tracking in place so it doesn't happen again.
Tell us what's changed with your corporation and we'll tell you exactly which filing is required — no guesswork, no jargon.
Ask a Specialist →FAQ
What is a corporate initial return?
It's the first filing after incorporation that puts your directors, officers, and registered office on the public record. In Quebec it's the initial declaration filed with the REQ, usually due within 60 days of registration.
When is my annual return due?
Federal corporations file within 60 days of their anniversary date with Corporations Canada. Quebec corporations file an annual updating declaration with the REQ, usually alongside the tax return. We track the exact date for you.
What's the difference between an annual return and a tax return?
An annual return is a corporate-registry filing that confirms your company's details. A T2 tax return is filed with the CRA to report income. They're separate obligations — and both are required each year.
What is a jurisdiction change or continuance?
Continuance moves your corporation from one jurisdiction to another — for example federal to Quebec or vice versa — while keeping the same corporation. It requires articles of continuance and consent from your current jurisdiction.
How do I change my corporation's name or shares?
You file articles of amendment. We prepare the required directors' and shareholders' resolutions, draft the articles, and file them with the registry so the change becomes official.
Can I bring back a dissolved corporation?
Yes. Articles of revival can restore a dissolved or struck-off corporation to active status. Outstanding returns usually have to be filed, and the name confirmed as still available.
When do I file a Notice of Change?
Whenever your directors, officers, or registered office change. These updates must be filed with the registry within set timelines to keep your public record accurate and your corporation compliant.
What is a corporate search?
It's an official report from the registry showing your corporation's status, directors, and history. It's often required for banking, contracts, financing, or due diligence.
Which CRA accounts does my corporation need?
Most corporations need a Business Number plus program accounts — corporate income tax, and often GST/HST, payroll, and import/export. We register the ones that apply to your business.
Do I need a WSIB account?
If you have employees, workplace coverage is generally mandatory. We complete WSIB enrolment, classify your activity, and set up coverage so you're compliant from your first hire.
How long do filings take?
Most standard filings are prepared and submitted within 1–3 business days. Registry processing times vary by filing type and jurisdiction, and we keep you updated at each step.
Ready to File?
From initial returns to amendments and revivals — tell us what you need and we'll handle the filing accurately and on time.
