How long does it take to incorporate?
Another
important factor when deciding to incorporate is the time it takes. Some
jurisdictions are significantly faster than others. Below are the standard
processing delays (in business days) that it takes to obtain a certificate of
incorporation following the submission of articles of incorporation. Please
note additional delays may be due to name approvals.
|
Jurisdiction
|
Standard
Processing
|
Expedited
Processing
(Additional fees apply)
|
|
Federal
|
4 days
|
1 days
|
|
Alberta
|
5 days
|
2 days
|
|
British Columbia
|
7 days
|
2 days
|
|
Manitoba
|
15 days
|
6 days
|
|
New Brunswick
|
10 days
|
N/A
|
|
Newfoundland
|
21 days
|
N/A
|
|
Nova Scotia
|
21 days
|
N/A
|
|
Ontario
|
5 days
|
2 days
|
|
Prince Edward Island
|
15 days
|
N/A
|
|
Quebec *
|
6 days
|
3 days
|
|
Saskatchewan **
|
30 days
|
15 days
|
* Please be advised
that the trade name will be filed at the time of incorporation, however, there
is a government processing time of approximately 14 business days before the
trade name is officially approved.
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