To register a Business in Nova Scotia, the process begins by selecting its structure, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation. Once you've made this decision, you'll fill out a simple form, usually taking only 5 to 10 minutes. Following that, our dedicated team meticulously reviews the details before submitting them to the government database, ensuring a seamless and precise registration for your business.
Incorporate a business in Nova Scotia
Government fee + Agency fee $89
Ready in 1 to 2 Business Days
Register a Sole Proprietorship
Government fee + Agency fee $49 Ready in 2 Business Hours
Nova Scotia Real Estate Corporation
A Personal Real Estate Corporation (PREC) is formed by a real estate sales person. Can be Ready in 1 to 2 Business Days
Register General Partnership
Suitable for 2 or more people forming a business with equal contribution. Can be Ready in 2 Business Hours
Register a Federal Corporation
Government fee + Agency fee $99
Ready in 2 Business Hours
Register a Trade Name
Government fee + Agency fee $49 Ready in 2 Business Hours
Nova Scotia Non-Profit Corporation
If the aim of forming a company is not to make financial gains to the owners. Can be Ready in 1 to 2 Business Days
Register limited Partnership (LP)
LP is formed by 2 or people with a general partner and a limited partner. Can be Ready in 2 Business Hours
Name Search & Reservation Report
Government & Agency fees $69
Ready in 1 to 2 Business Days
Extra-Provincial Registration
Register your business in another province Can be Ready in 2 Business Hours
Nova Scotia Professional Corporation
For Medical Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians, Chartered Accountants, Lawyers, etc.
Can be Ready in 1 to 2 Business Days
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
LLP is formed by professionals like lawyers, CPA, Accountant, etc. Can be Ready in 2 Business Hours
Update Nova Scotia Corporation
Your business information with the Registries must be current.
Change Name of your Corporation
Update Directors
Update Officers
Update Shareholders
Articles of Amendment
Not-For-Profit Articles of Amendment
File Annual Return
All provincial and Federal corporations must file an annual return every year to maintain it in active status. This is separate from the annual tax filings of the corporation. This filing is due on the anniversary date of the corporation every year.
Update Nova Scotia Sole Proprietorship
Your business information with the Registries must be current.
Update Business Address
Update Owner Address
Update Business Activities
Continuation Application
A Continuance allows a Corporation to re-locate into another jurisdiction. Instead of incorporating again, the corporation continues from one province/jurisdiction into another so that it continues its existence as though it were incorporated in the destination.
Update Nova Scotia Partnership
Your business information with the Registries must be current.
Update Business Address
Add/Remove Partners
Update Business Activities
Dissolve a Business
If you no longer do business or if your business has been inactive it is required to dissolve your corporation or business so that you are no longer liable for any issues arise from the inactive business.
