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Estimate the cost to incorporate your business in Canada. Compare federal vs provincial options.
Incorporation Options
Most common choice
Required for named corporations
Required to store corporate records
Optional, rarely needed today
Estimated Total Cost
Estimated Range
$684 - $1,234
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Cost Breakdown
Government Filing Fee$360
NUANS Name Search$75
Government Costs$435
Online Service Fee$199 - $599
Minute Book/Seal$50 - $200
Free/Included
- ✓ CRA Business Number registration
- ✓ GST/HST account setup
- ✓ Payroll account (if needed)
- ✓ Provincial tax account
Ontario Tips
- • Simpler if only operating in Ontario
- • Annual return to provincial registry
- • Must register in other provinces to operate there
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Government Filing Fees by Province (2026)
| Jurisdiction | Filing Fee | NUANS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal (Canada-wide) | $200 | $75 | $275 |
| Ontario | $360 | $75 | $435 |
| British Columbia | $350 | Included | $350 |
| Alberta | $275 | $60 | $335 |
| Quebec | $388 | Included | $388 |
| Manitoba | $400 | $75 | $475 |
| Saskatchewan | $265 | $65 | $330 |
| Nova Scotia | $425 | $75 | $500 |
| New Brunswick | $290 | $75 | $365 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $300 | $75 | $375 |
| Prince Edward Island | $250 | $75 | $325 |
Fees are estimates and may change. Check official government websites for current fees.
Federal vs Provincial Incorporation
Federal Incorporation
- ✓Name protected across Canada
- ✓Required for some regulated industries
- ✓Often lower filing fee
- ✗Must register in each province you operate
Provincial Incorporation
- ✓Simpler process
- ✓No extra-provincial registration in home province
- ✓Sufficient for local businesses
- ✗Name only protected in that province
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