This filing is used by a corporation from another CANADIAN jurisdiction that wishes to set up an office in Ontario and obtain an Extra-Provicial license. An Initial Return needs to be filed within 60 days of the date the corporation commenced business activity in Ontario. The Ontario Corporation number is issued in 2 - 3 business days.
If the Corporation already has an Ontario Corporation Number (License) but has a change to the name address or contact person a Notice of Change must be filed within 15 days after the change or changes take place.
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Requirements: |
The completed Form 2 Application along with the supporting documents.
*No sigatures required.
Include a cover letter with complete contact information addressed to the Ministry of Government Services. (indicate 48 hour expedited service on the letter)
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Processing Time: |
Form 2 Initial Notice - 2 - 3 business days
Form 2 Notice of Change: up to 25 working days |
Government Fees: |
No government fees apply.
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Tip: Supporting documents consist of the certificate of incorporation, amalgamation or amendment pages from the originating jurisdiction. If changing the corporation name be sure supporting documents include pages showing the old name and new name. Share structure is not required.
Application Filing Prices | Filng Fees | Total |
Form 2 - Initial Notice |
$35.00 | $39.55 |
Form 2 - Notice of Change | $30.00 | $33.90 |
Form 2 - Electronic Initial Notice (with electronic Federal Incorporation only) | $25.00 add'l | $28.25 |