International companies and entrepreneurs establishing a business presence in Alberta frequently encounter the same practical question at the beginning of the incorporation process: how can the corporation satisfy Alberta’s local corporate requirements when some or all of its directors, shareholders or senior executives live outside the province or outside Canada? For companies expanding into Alberta […]
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Alberta Registered Agent and Extra-Provincial Registration Service for U.S. Companies
When a U.S. company expands into Alberta by opening a warehouse, distribution centre, office or other physical place of business, the expansion creates more than an operational presence in Canada. The company must also consider the provincial corporate registration requirements that apply to corporations formed outside Alberta. A U.S. corporation that establishes a warehouse in […]
How to Register an Out-of-Province Corporation in Alberta
How to Register an Out-of-Province Corporation in Alberta If your corporation is already incorporated in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, federally, or in another Canadian jurisdiction and plans to carry on business in Alberta, you may need to register the existing corporation in Alberta. In most cases, this does not mean incorporating an entirely […]
Alberta Registered Agent and Agent for Service: Complete Guide
Alberta Registered Agent and Agent for Service: Complete Guide When a corporation incorporated outside Alberta wants to establish or maintain an extra-provincial registration in the province, one of the most important requirements is the appointment of an Alberta Agent for Service. Business owners searching for this service frequently use terms such as Alberta Registered Agent, […]
Alberta Extra-Provincial Registration: Complete Guide for Canadian Corporations Registering Extra Provincially in Alberta
Expanding a Canadian corporation into Alberta can create significant new business opportunities, but operating across provincial borders also brings corporate registration requirements that should be addressed when a company establishes or expands its activities in the province. A corporation originally incorporated in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or another Canadian jurisdiction does not generally […]
Alberta Corporation Prohibited names
An Alberta corporation shall not have a name (a) that is prohibited by the regulations or contains a word or expression prohibited by the regulations, (b) subject to the circumstances and conditions prescribed by the regulations, that is identical to the name of (i) a body corporate incorporated under the laws of Alberta unless the […]
Alberta Incorporation Forms
Alberta Incorporation Forms. Incorporating provincially in Alberta, Canada. The act of incorporating in Alberta creates a new legal entity called a corporation, commonly referred to as a “company.” An Alberta corporation has the same rights and obligations under Canadian and Provincial laws as a natural person. Ecompanies offers fast & easy Alberta online incorporation service. […]