🇨🇦 Business Structures in Canada
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Canada. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Federal Corporation (Corp. / Inc. / Ltd.)
Corporation (Federal)
Min. 1 shareholder
None (no statutory minimum)
1–5 business days
Founders targeting the Canadian market or using Canada as a North American baseStartups pursuing the Canadian Startup Visa ProgramCompanies wanting nationwide name protection across all provinces
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Provincial Corporation (British Columbia) (Inc. / Ltd.)
BC Corporation
Min. 1 shareholder
None
1–2 business days
Non-residents who cannot meet the 25% Canadian-resident director requirement for federal incorporationFounders operating primarily in British ColumbiaTech startups in the Vancouver ecosystem
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