New Brunswick Corporation for Non-Resident

If you are a non-resident of Canada looking to incorporate a company we are able to do it in province of New Brunswick as there are no restrictions to the residency of the directors. Your personal visit to Canada will not be required to register your corporation. If you are arranging to immigrate to Canada, preparing to purchase property in Canada, or simply looking to conduct business in a highly reputable jurisdiction, incorporating in New Brunswick will be a great choice for you

What Documents are included in the New Brunswick Corporation Package?

The following is included in the package:

  • NUANS Name Search Report
  • Government filing fee
  • Registered office address in New Brunswick for one year
  • Mailing address in New Brunswick, accepting correspondence from the government for one year
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Notice of Registered Office
  • Notice of Directors
  • Directors and Shareholders Organizational Resolutions
  • Share Certificate issued to each shareholder
  • All documents emailed in PDF format

How long does it take to incorporate a NB Corporation?

It takes 2 to 5 business days to incorporate a company in New Brunswick.

What is the Corporate Tax Rate?

The corporate income tax rate is 29% and is applicable to all income earned. All business expenses, salaries paid to employees, advertising costs, etc. are all deductible. If you require assistance with filing your corporate income tax return, our company can assist you with it.

Is there an Annual Renewal Fee?

A New Brunswick Corporation must file an annual report with the registry on the anniversary of the incorporation date to keep the company in good standing with the New Brunswick government. Our company collects an annual renewal fee of $999 one year after the incorporation date, this fee includes the renewal of the company along with the registered office address for one year.

What if I don’t have an address in Canada?

Our incorporation fee includes the registered office address in New Brunswick for one year. If you require mail forwarding services for your bank, suppliers, or clients, please order virtual office services in our order form. Our company will be able to email you a scan of all mail received for your company.

What is the role of an incorporator?

An incorporator is an individual who initiates the incorporation process. An incorporator has no rights or powers in the corporation. A minimum of one person needs to be appointed as an incorporator.

Who can be a director?

A director is an individual who manages the company on a daily basis. Individuals who are a resident of any country may be a director

A minimum of 1 director is required to incorporate a company and must be 18 years old, of sound mind (mentally competent) and not in a status of bankruptcy.

What is the role of the president, secretary and treasurer?

President – an individual who is responsible for overseeing the decisions of the corporation and entering into contracts on behalf of the corporation

Secretary – an individual who is responsible for noting company formalities and maintaining the corporate records

Treasurer – an individual responsible for all accounting matters and for the funds of the corporation

One person may be appointed all officer positions in the company or you may appoint a different individual each position.

Who can be a shareholder?

Individuals and legal entities who are residents of any country may be a shareholder.

What is the minimum amount of money required to form the company?

There is no obligation of a minimum authorized capital when forming the company as a corporation will be able issue any quantity of common shares with no par value.