Company registration in Canada — start a business as a non-resident, federal or provincial incorporation, British Columbia, Ontario, LTD or Corporation, Canadian taxes, remote company setup, bank account, legal address, support by Finextwin
Canada
Company registration
Canada
Company registration
A transparent jurisdiction with a stable economy
and a favorable environment for international business
and a favorable environment for international business
Canada
Company registration
Company registration
A transparent jurisdiction with a stable economy and a favorable environment for international business
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Advantages of a Canada company
100% foreign ownership
Non-residents can fully own and manage a corporation
LP registration option
Not subject to Canadian tax if there is no local activity
Banking system
Open an account with major Canadian banks –
Scotiabank, RBC, TD
Scotiabank, RBC, TD
Access to the U.S. market
USMCA agreement enables efficient trade with the U.S.
Jurisdiction overview: Canada
Canada is one of the most respected and stable jurisdictions in the world, known for its legal transparency, developed banking system, and high level of trust from international payment providers, financial institutions, and partners. For non-residents, the Limited Partnership (LP) structure is particularly attractive, as it can be exempt from taxation in Canada if structured correctly.
Canadian LPs are used in international trade, e-commerce, marketing projects, IT, and service companies. The structure remains highly flexible: registration is fully remote, and partners can be individuals or legal entities from any country. The company may operate outside of Canada.
Classic corporate forms such as Corporation (Inc./Ltd.) are also available, commonly used when working with local clients and for obtaining a tax number to do business in the Canadian market.
Canadian LPs are used in international trade, e-commerce, marketing projects, IT, and service companies. The structure remains highly flexible: registration is fully remote, and partners can be individuals or legal entities from any country. The company may operate outside of Canada.
Classic corporate forms such as Corporation (Inc./Ltd.) are also available, commonly used when working with local clients and for obtaining a tax number to do business in the Canadian market.
Main features of the jurisdiction
- Legal system: Common law (civil law in Quebec); regulation at the federal and provincial levels
- Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD), one of the world's stable currencies
- Taxes:
Provincial tax: 0% to 16% depending on the region
Effective rate: average 9–27%; optimization possible with deductions
LPs are not taxed in Canada if income is earned abroad and partners are non-residents
- Reporting:
Corporations: financial reporting and audit are mandatory if income exceeds limits
- Confidentiality: In LPs, beneficiary data is not published; in Corporations, some data appears in the public registry
- Regulators: Corporations Canada (federal registry), CRA (tax authority), provincial registries
Canada is a great choice for those who value reputation, compliance with international standards, and the ability to build flexible corporate structures trusted by banks and payment systems.
Requirements for company founders
- Limited Partnership (LP): a partnership consisting of at least one general partner (managing partner) and one limited partner (investor). Often both are non-residents. Not taxed if business is conducted outside of Canada.
- Corporation (Ltd./Inc.): a classic company structure suitable for obtaining a tax number and conducting business in the Canadian market or internationally.
- One general partner and one limited partner (can be the same person via different entities)
- Residents of any country, including offshore jurisdictions
- Legal address in Canada (included in the service)
- Registered agent required
- No minimum share capital
- No EIN or CRA registration required if no business is conducted in Canada
- No requirements for reporting, audit, or accounting if no income is generated within Canada
- One director (in some provinces, the director may be a foreigner)
- One shareholder (individual or company from any jurisdiction)
- Legal address and registered agent in Canada
- Business Number (BN), mandatory reporting, and the option to obtain tax residency
Choose your plan
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Preparation of documents:
✔ Obtaining documents:
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
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Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Canada
for 1 year
✔ Local secretary services for 1 year
Director (for LTD)
✔ Local director service for 1 year
Partners (for LP)
✔ General partner for 1 year
✔ Limited partner for 1 year
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Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account in Canada
✔ Company name check
✔ Preparation of documents:
- For LTD: Articles of Incorporation
- For LP: Declaration of Partnership / LP Agreement
✔ Obtaining documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation (for LTD)
- Certificate of Registration (for LP)
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Canada
for 1 year
✔ Local secretary services for 1 year
Director (for LTD)
✔ Local director service for 1 year
Partners (for LP)
✔ General partner for 1 year
✔ Limited partner for 1 year
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account in Canada
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Preparation of documents:
✔ Obtaining documents:
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Canada
for 1 year
✔ Local secretary services for 1 year
Director (for LTD)
✔ Local director service for 1 year
Partners (for LP)
✔ General partner for 1 year
✔ Limited partner for 1 year
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account in Canada
✔ Company name check
✔ Preparation of documents:
- For LTD: Articles of Incorporation
- For LP: Declaration of Partnership / LP Agreement
✔ Obtaining documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation (for LTD)
- Certificate of Registration (for LP)
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Canada
for 1 year
✔ Local secretary services for 1 year
Director (for LTD)
✔ Local director service for 1 year
Partners (for LP)
✔ General partner for 1 year
✔ Limited partner for 1 year
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account in Canada
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Preparation of documents:
✔ Obtaining documents:
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Canada
for 1 year
✔ Local secretary services for 1 year
Director (for LTD)
✔ Local director service for 1 year
Partners (for LP)
✔ General partner for 1 year
✔ Limited partner for 1 year
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account in Canada
✔ Company name check
✔ Preparation of documents:
- For LTD: Articles of Incorporation
- For LP: Declaration of Partnership / LP Agreement
✔ Obtaining documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation (for LTD)
- Certificate of Registration (for LP)
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Canada
for 1 year
✔ Local secretary services for 1 year
Director (for LTD)
✔ Local director service for 1 year
Partners (for LP)
✔ General partner for 1 year
✔ Limited partner for 1 year
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account in Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before launching your business in Canada
Yes, foreigners can own 100% of a Canadian company. However, in some provinces, at least one Canadian resident director or EEA resident is required (e.g., in Ontario – not mandatory, but in Alberta – required).
The main form is a Corporation (LTD). It is also possible to register a Partnership or a Sole Proprietorship. For non-residents, the most suitable options are Corporation or Limited Partnership (LP). We register all types of entities.
A corporation pays corporate tax: 15% federal + 0% to 16% provincial. Under certain conditions, a reduced rate for small businesses may apply – starting from 9%.
An LP is a partnership structure where one partner bears unlimited liability (General Partner), while others are Limited Partners. It is often used by non-residents to optimize taxation if the activity is conducted outside of Canada.
Partners can be either individuals or legal entities, including foreign ones. The General Partner can be a Canadian or an offshore company.
Reporting depends on the structure. If income is earned outside Canada and the partners are non-residents, tax return filing may not be required. However, legal filing of the annual return to the province is mandatory.
Yes, it is possible. We work with major Canadian banks – Scotiabank, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and TD Canada Trust.
The account can be opened remotely without a personal visit, subject to preliminary compliance screening.
The account can be opened remotely without a personal visit, subject to preliminary compliance screening.
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