Incorporation
In Manitoba $99*
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Manitoba (Basic)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Manitoba Government Fee $350
- Electronic Filing Fee $99
Manitoba (Enhanced)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Manitoba Government Fee $350
- Electronic Filing Fee $99
- Standard By-Law
- Set of Internal Resolutions confirming the appointment of Directors, Officers and Shareholders e-mailed in PDF format
- Share Certificate issued to each shareholder e-mailed in PDF format
Manitoba (Complete)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Manitoba Government Fee $350
- Electronic Filing Fee $99
- Standard By-Law
- Set of Internal Resolutions confirming the appointment of Directors, Officers and Shareholders
- 10 Share Certificates
- Attaché Case with corporate name on brass plate
- Embosser
- Shipping by Courier
Why incorporate a Manitoba Corporation?
Incorporating a Manitoba Corporation will protect you against personal liability for your business debts and obligations.
You would be able to open an office or other permanent establishment in Manitoba.
Your corporate name will be protected in Manitoba.
How long does it take to incorporate a Manitoba Corporation?
A Manitoba corporation takes 10 to 15 business days to register. Expedited services in 2 to 4 business days are available for an additional fee. Please note that a Name Reservation Report is required in order to be a named company. Numbered Corporations do not require a name reservation.
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.
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. At least 25% of the directors must be Canadian residents.
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?
Shareholders are owners of the corporation.
Any individual or legal entity from any country may be appointed as a shareholder. However, if more than 50% of shares belong to a non-Canadian shareholder there is a much higher corporate income tax rate.