Ontario Corporate Document Filings

Our staff will attend the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services and arrange for the filing of all the following documents indicated in the chart below.

Electronic Services coming soon - Online Incorporation requests, Amendments, Notices of change etc.

Filing Articles of Incorporation, Amendment or need to modify a business address or director information? Contact our office and we'll get you started. info@centrolegalworks.com

Do you have a document ready for pick up? - Request a pick-up for filing!

Articles of Incorporation Articles of Amendment Form 1 Initial Notice/Notice of Change Form 2 Initial Notice/Notice of Change	Extra-Provincial License Articles of Revival Articles of Dissolution Government Filing Fees
Notice to Clients: Centro Legal Works Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. All documents/articles must be completed by the client. Our services and related service fees are for document filings and online processing only.

Articles of Incorporation - Form 1 Business Corporations Act This form together with the required supporting NUANS name search (if required) and fees, must be file with the Ministry to incorporate an Ontario Business Corporation under the Business Names Act. (OBCA) Manual (Paper) Filings Documents are prepared by client and filed in paper form over the counter by our clerks. Documents must be filed in duplicate with original signatures on both copies. A valid NUANS name search must be provided to incorporate a named company. Click here for information on NUANS Name Searches. - Click to request a pick-up for Document filing (Downtown Toronto core only).
		Form:	Form 1 - Articles of incorporation
		Requirements:	Completed in duplicate; Original signatures on both copies; A valid Nuans Name search (if named corporation)
		Delays:	1 - 3 hours (time may vary)
		Gov. Fees:	$360 Payable to: Minister of Finance
Electronic Filings Particulars regarding registered head office, mailing address, names and addresses of the directors, incorporators and the share structure and any provisions are supplied by the client in electronic format. The information is uploaded to the online system and a draft is provided to client for approval prior to processing. Completed incorporation documents are provided to client in PDF format. No signatures required for electronic incorporations. Note: A valid Nuans name search is still required for all named incorporations.

Articles of Incorporation	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Manual Paper Filing only	$25.00	$360.00	$1.25	$386.25*
Electronic Filig - Data upload and processing	$50.00	$353.00	$2.50	$405.00
* A cheque must be suuplied for government filing fees of $360 payable to Minister of Finance. * Fees shown above do not include a NUANS Name search. * Courier fees, copies or postage is not inlcuded.

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Articles of Amendment - Form 3 Business Corporations Act This form together with the required supporting NUANS name search (if required) and filing fees must be file with the Ministry in duplicate. Make changes to: Corporation Name (NUANS search required if changing to a different name) Minimum and Maximum number of directors Share structure, provisions or restrictions on business Manual Filings Documents are prepared by client and filed in paper form over the counter by our clerks. Documents must be filed in duplicate with original signatures on both copies. A valid NUANS name search must be provided to change the name of a corpoation. Click here for information on NUANS Name Searches. - Click to request a pick-up for Document filing (Downtown Toronto core only). Documents and a cheque for the fees can be sent to our office by courier or mail if outside the downtown core. Send to: 425 University Avenue, Suite 605, Toronto, ON M5G 1T6

	Form:	Form 3 - Articles of Amendment
	Requirements:	Completed in duplicate; Original signatures on both copies; A valid Nuans Name search (if changing corporation name)
	Delays:	1 - 3 hours (time may vary) Electronic filing - not available.
	Gov. Fees:	$150 Payable to: Minister of Finance

Articles of Amendment	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Manual Paper Filing only	$25.00	$150.00	$1.25	$176.25
Manual Paper Filing - Name change Name Change with NUANS report	$70.00	$150.00	$3.50	$223.50
Document completion and filing All changes are provided by client.	$40.00	$150.00	2.00	$192.00
Document completion and filing - Name change All changes are provided by client. Includes NUANS report.	$85.00	$150.00	4.25	$239.25
* A cheque must be suuplied for government filing fees of $150 payable to Minister of Finance. * Fees shown above do not include a NUANS Name search. * Courier fees, copies or postage is not inlcuded.

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Form 1 - Initial Return/Notice of Change by an Ontario Corporation This filing is used by a corporation that is incorporated, continued or amalgamated in Ontario: (a) as an Initial Return to be filed within 60 days of the date of incorporation, continuation or amalgamation; (b) as a Notice of Change that must be filed within 15 days after the change or changes take place. Make changes to: Mailing address or Registered Head Office A director or officer's position (title) A director or officer's address To add or remove a director This document is NOT used to change the NAME, share structure, or provisions of a Corporation. See Articles of Amendment.

	Form:	Form 1 - Initial Notice/Notice of Change
	Requirements:	Manual: completed form can be sent by email or the particulars of the changes can be emailed to: search@centrolegalworks.com
	Delays:	Manual (paper filing): up to 25 working days Electronic: 1 to 3 hours
	Gov. Fees:	See chart below.

Initial Notice/Notice of Change Pricing	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Initial Notice - Form 1 (Submitted with Articles of Incorporation electronically)	$20.00	$10.00	$1.50	$31.50
Form 1 - Initial Notice/Notice of Change Electronic Filing (5 directors and UNDER)	$25.00	$23.90	1.50	$50.40*1
Form 1 - Initial Notice/Notice of Change Electronic Filing (5 directors and OVER)	$35.00	$23.90	1.75	$60.65*1
Form 1 - Initial Notice/Notice of Change Manual 'Paper' Filing	$25.00	$0	1.25	$26.25*2
* Total Fees include on-line access fees and government disbursements. *1 A Data Extract from the ONBIS system is provided showing current officers and directors before any modifications or deletions are made. Draft filings are provided for approval prior to final submission. *2Manual Filings can take up to 25 working days for complete data-entry. A Corporation Profile Report must be ordered to confirm any changes after 25 working days.
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Form 2 - Initial Return/Notice of Change by an Extra Provincial Corporation This filing is used by a corporation that is incorporated, continued or amalgamated in another CANADIAN jurisdiction other than Ontario: (a) as an Initial Return to be filed within 60 days of the date of commencing business activity in Ontario; (b) as a Notice of Change that must be filed within 15 days after the change or changes take place.

	Form:	Form 2 - Initial Notice/Notice of Change
	Requirements:	Manual: completed form can be sent to our office by email: search@centrolegalworks.com Supporting documents must also be provided, see below.*
	Delays:	Manual (paper filing): Initial Notice - 48 hours Notice of Change: up to 25 working days Electronic: 1 to 3 hours (only at time of Federal Incorporation)
	Gov. Fees:	See chart below.

Form 2 - Initial Notice/Notice of Change Pricing	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Initial Notice Electronic filing only available when submitting Federal Incorporation electronically with Corporations Canada.	$25.00	n/a	1.25	$26.25
Initial Notice/Notice of Change - Manual paper filing	$25.00	n/a	1.25	$26.25
Initial Notice/Notice of Change - Document Completion & filing*2	$40.00	n/a	2.00	$42.00
*Copies of the Articles of incorporation from the originating jurisdiction must be provided with the Form 2 - Initial Notice. These documents can be copies and sent to our office by email. *2Details for notice filing must be supplied by client and can be sent by email along with copies of supporting documents.

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Application for Extra-Provincial License - Form 1 This filing is used by a corporation that is incorporated, continued or amalgamated in another jurisdiction outside of CANADA. The following documents must be supplied with the application: (a) an Appointment of Agent for Service (see below for form); (b) a Certificate of Status issued under the seal of office and signed by the proper officer (Director, Corporations Branch, or equivelant) of the home jurisdiction and must set out the following: (i) the name of the Corporation; (ii) date of incorporation/amalgamation or merger; (iii) jurisdiction to which the corporation is subject (iv) that the corporation is a valid and subsisting corporation; and (c) the original NUANS name search report (click to visit our NUANS services)

	Form:	Form 1 - Application for Extra-Provincial License Appointment of Agent for Service
	Requirements:	Completed in duplicate with required supporting documents. Original signatures must be on both copies. Please download forms for complete instructions/requirements.
	Delays:	Manual paper filing: 3 weeks Electronic filing not available.
	Gov. Fees:	$330.00 Payable to Minister of Finance.

Form 1 - Application for Extra-Provincial License	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Application Filing Manual paper filing over the counter	$25.00	$330.00	1.25	$356.25
Agent for Service *Inquire for more information*1	$150.00	n/a	7.50	$157.50
*Two copies of the Application as well as the Agent for service must be provided with original signatures on all copies. *1This service is not available to all clients, inquire for more details.
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Articles of Revival - Form 15 This form is used to revive a corporatopm where the Director has cancelled the certificate of incorporation under Section 241 of the Business Corporations Act and it is less than twenty years after the date of dissolution. The following documents must be supplied with the application: (a) All outstanding notices and returns; A current annual return must be filed with the Ministry if Finance upon revival. Any outstanding Special Notice/ annual Return filings from 1992 to 1995 must be be attached with the outstanding fees ($50 per year not paid to a max of $150). (b) An Ontario biased Nuans Name search is required if the corporation is being revived more than ten years from date the corporation was cancelled, OR, if the corporate name is being changed at time of revival. (c) A consent letter from the Minister of Finance is required if the corporation failed to comply with Corporations Tax Act, Employer Health Tax Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Retial Sales Tax or Tobacco Tax Act. Minister of Finance - Corporations Tax 33 King Street West, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 622 Oshawa, ON L1H 8H5   Tel: 1-800-263-7965

	Form:	Articles of Revival - Form 15
	Requirements:	Completed and signed in duplicate Nuans Name Search Consent Letter from Minister of Finance.
	Delays:	Same day - over the counter Electronic filing not available.
	Gov. Fees:	$330.00 Payable to Minister of Finance. $50/year of outstanding Notices (in a separate cheque)

Form 15 - Articles of Revival	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Article Filing Manual paper filing over the counter	$25.00	$330.00	1.25	$356.25
Article Filing with Special Notice Filings *Fees of $50 per year of outstanding returns	$50.00	varies	$2.50	varies
Special Notice Filings only *Fees of $50 per year of outstanding returns	$25.00	$50/year	$1.25	varies
*Two copies of the Articles with original signatures, a NUANS report and a consent letter from Minster of Finance.
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Articles of Dissolution - Form 10/Form 11 Form 10 - This form is used to voluntarily dissolve a business corporation where the dissolution has been authorized by the shareholders of the corporation. Form 11 - This form is used to voluntarily dissolve a business corporation ONLY where the corporation has not issed any shares, has not commenced business, and the dissolution has been authorized by the incorporators. The following documents must be supplied with the application: (a) A written consent to the dissolution from the Minster of Finance, and must be submitted within 60 days after the Minister of Finance provides consent. Minister of Finance - Corporations Tax 33 King Street West, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 622 Oshawa, ON L1H 8H5   Tel: 1-800-263-7965

	Form:	Articles of Dissolution - Form 10 Articles of Dissolution - Form 11
	Requirements:	Completed and signed in duplicate Consent letter from Minister of Finance (not more than 60 days old)
	Delays:	Same day - over the counter Electronic filing not available.
	Gov. Fees:	$25.00 Payable to Minister of Finance.

Form 10/11 - Articles of Dissolution	Filng Fees	Gov. Fees	GST	Total
Article Filing Manual paper filing over the counter	$25.00	$25.00	1.25	$51.25
*Two copies of the Articles with original signatures and a letter of consent from the Minster of Finance.
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Ontario Government Filing Fees
Corporate Document	Processing Time	Ministry/Gov. Fee
Articles of Incorporation	Immediate	$360
Amalgamation (< 10 corporations)	Immediate	$330
Amalgamation (> 10 corporations)	Immediate	$500
Amendment	Immediate	$150
Restated Articles	Immediate	$150
Dissolution	Immediate	$25
Continuation in Ontario	48 hrs	$330
Continuation in Ontario - Expedited	24 hrs.	$500
Authorization to continue in another jurisdiction	Immediate	$330
Application for Extra-Provincial License	3 weeks	$330
Revival	Immediate	$330
Reorganization	48 hours (min.)	$150
Arrangement	48 hours (min.)	$330
Arrangement - Expedited	24 hours	$500
Corporation Information Act - CIA
Initial Return/Notice of Change (Form 1)	25 Bus. Days	$0
Initial Return/Notice of Change (Form 1)- Electronic	Immediate	See above.
Initial Return by an Extra-Provincial Corporation - Form 2	48 hours (to obtain Ontario Number)	$0
Notice of Change by an Extra-Provincial Corporation - Form 2)	20 business days	$0