Articles of Amendment can be filed electronically through Corporations Canada. An Amendment must be filed in order to make changes to the following:
- The Corporation Name*
- The Province or Territory in Canada of the registered office (not required to change the address within the same Province or Territory)
- The minimum and/or maximum number of directors
- Changes to classes of shares, restrictions on transfer, restrictions on the business or any other provisions permitted by the CBCA
All details outlined above can be emailed to [email protected] for processing. A draft will be prepared for review, approval and signature. Changes to share classes, restrictions and/or other provisions should be provided in electronic format (MS Word) for upload to the Corporations Canada online filing system.
*A NUANS Name search and pre-approval will be required for name changes. Not required if the name will be changing to a numbered name.
Adding, removing or modifying a director? See the Notice of Change.
Form: |
Required information can be emailed. |
Requirements: |
All information outlined above. |
Delays: |
same day (time may vary) |
Government Fees: |
$200 |
Federal Articles of Amendment | Filng Fees |
Gov. Fees |
HST | Total |
Article filing only | $50.00 | $200.00 | $6.50 | $256.50 |
Article filing with NUANS Name search | $95.00 | $200.00 | $12.35 | $307.35 |
Article filing, NUANS and Name Pre-approval | $120.00 | $200.00 | $15.60 | $335.60 |
* The NUANS Name search fee is an additional $45 plus HST.
* If the corporation is changing its name a pre-approval is required and can take up to 5 business days for processing. |