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

Sole Proprietorship

Government fee + Agency fee $49
Ready in 2 Business Hours

Nova Scotia Real Estate Corporation

Personal 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

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

Partnership

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

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

Extra-Provincial Registration

Register your business in another province
Can be Ready in 2 Business Hours

Nova Scotia Professional Corporation

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

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.