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Federal vs Provincial Incorporation in Canada
Tap your province below to see the difference. The right incorporation route depends on where you’ll operate and how you want your company name protected. Explore it below — then start in minutes.
👆 Tap a province to see whether federal or provincial incorporation fits.
Showing: all of Canada
Federal Recommended
Nationwide name protection, operate across provinces.
- Name protected across all of Canada
- Operate in any province (with registration)
- Strong reputation for banks & partners
- Best if you’ll work in more than one province
Provincial Recommended
Simpler and ideal if you operate in one province.
- Streamlined single-province setup
- Named or numbered company
- Provincial name search included
- Straightforward path to a bank account
Most founders who operate in one province start provincially; those going national or raising investment lean federal. Not sure? We’ll recommend the right route on a free call.
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This tool is a plain-language guide, not legal advice. We confirm the best route with you before filing.