In Canada, corporations incorporated in one province or territory must usually register extra-provincially before doing business in another. This ensures compliance with local regulations in the new jurisdiction.
This report (NUANS Report/Name Approval) confirms the availability and uniqueness of your desired business name in the new jurisdiction, ensuring it complies with local naming regulations.
A NUANS Report is a crucial step in verifying the availability of your proposed corporate name. Before registering an extra-provincial corporation in Alberta, it’s essential to ensure that your chosen name is unique and does not conflict with existing corporate names or trademarks.
Business Activity: refers to the specific commercial or operational actions a corporation undertakes as part of its regular operations. These activities are aimed at achieving the corporation’s objectives—most often, generating revenue and profit.
Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, Profile Report, or Annual Returns document.
It refers to the jurisdiction (province or territory) where a corporation or business entity is originally incorporated.
It is the actual physical address where the extra-provincial corporation will conduct its business operations. This address must be a tangible location within the jurisdiction and cannot be a P.O. Box.
In Alberta, corporations are generally required to designate an agent for service who has a physical address within the province to accept legal documents and official notices.
Law Society rules and regulations for Extra-Provincial registrations require that a valid photo ID be submitted with the application. Acceptable forms of photo ID include a driver’s license, passport, or permanent resident card.
In many cases, you may need to submit notarized extra-provincial documents to government agencies, financial institutions, or regulatory bodies.
We will send it to you via Canada Post (Regular Mail), which typically takes 7–10 business days for delivery after mailing.
An authorized representative of a corporation is an individual appointed to act on the corporation’s behalf in legal and administrative matters. This person typically handles communications with government authorities and holds the authority to make significant decisions or sign documents on behalf of the corporation.
Government rules and regulations regarding Extra-Provincial Registration require that a valid photo ID be submitted with the application. Acceptable forms of photo ID include a driver’s license, passport, or permanent resident card.
