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Canada × Corporate & Entity Services
Corporate & Entity Services in Canada
Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Canada, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Corporate & Entity Services professional in Canada for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
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Toronto · Tuesday 3 November
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- Monday – Friday
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- North America
What the rules say in Canada
Corporate & Entity Services, the essentials
From the Canada market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research98% of statements checked against a source48 checked against an official source1 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
A non-Canadian who establishes or acquires a Canadian business must file either a notification or an application for review under the Investment Canada Act, unless an exemption applies, and a notification must be filed no later than 30 days after the investment is implemented.
Federal. Applies to establishments and acquisitions of control; exemptions are listed in section 10 of the Act. Investments above the thresholds in ca-establish-002 are reviewable instead of notifiable.Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Investment Canada Act) · checked 2026-10-19For 2026 the Investment Canada Act net benefit review thresholds for direct acquisitions of control are CAD 1.452 billion in enterprise value for private-sector WTO investors, CAD 2.179 billion for private-sector trade agreement investors and CAD 578 million in asset value for WTO state-owned enterprise investors.
Federal. Non-WTO investments and acquisitions of cultural businesses are reviewable at CAD 5 million (direct) or CAD 50 million (indirect) in asset value.Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Investment Canada Act) · checked 2026-10-19A federal (CBCA) corporation must have at least one director, and ordinarily at least 25 percent of its directors must be resident Canadians; a board of fewer than four directors needs at least one resident Canadian.
Federal corporations under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Corporations in ownership-restricted or certain cultural sectors need a majority of resident Canadian directors. Provincial corporate statutes set their own rules.Corporations Canada (ISED) · checked 2026-10-19Most CBCA corporations must keep a register of individuals with significant control (generally those holding 25 percent or more of votes or of shares by fair market value, or with control in fact) and, since 22 January 2024, must file that information with Corporations Canada annually and within 15 days of a change.
Federal corporations. Reporting issuers, listed public corporations, Crown corporations and their wholly-owned subsidiaries are excluded. Provinces have their own transparency registers.Corporations Canada (ISED) · checked 2026-10-19Corporations Canada charges CAD 200 to incorporate a business corporation online and CAD 12 to file the annual return online.
Federal incorporation only; provincial incorporation and extra-provincial registration fees are separate.Corporations Canada (ISED) · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Choose the appropriate legal presence
- 02Form or register the required entity
- 03Put governance and statutory records in place
- 04Maintain ongoing corporate compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before corporate & entity services work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in Canada
Professionals working here
No named lead for Corporate & Entity Services yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Canada and can bring the right local colleague in.
Edmonton · Canada
Edmonton · Canada
Edmonton · Canada
Edmonton · CanadaWONE Global Partner · Canada
Peter S. Johnson
As the Managing Partner at Faber LLP, my focus on corporate tax strategy has solidified our reputation for delivering tailored solutions. With an extensive background in tax law and a CPA designation, I lead our team in…
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What clients bring to Corporate & Entity Services
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Canada.
Urgent Our local manager abroad has taken control of the subsidiary. What can we do?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent Our company abroad has been struck off. How do we fix it?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent A foreign authority wants our documents apostilled or legalised. How?Market entry, licensing & government engagementUrgent Investors want our company moved to Delaware or Singapore before they invest.Corporate ownership & governanceShould we open a branch, a subsidiary or just use a distributor abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we set up a company in another country, and how long will it take?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we just open a branch or representative office instead of a full company?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhat must be in place before our new office abroad starts trading?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we keep our foreign company compliant with the registry every year?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we change directors or shareholders of our company abroad?Corporate ownership & governance
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