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What is the company registry in Canada?
Corporations Canada – Search for a Federal Corporation
About Canada
The Canada Companies Registry is located in Toronto.
Canada is a country in North America. The main language of Canada is English which is spoken by 57% of the population with other language such as French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). The population of Canada is over 41.46 million.
Canada Economy
The Real GDP in Canada is in the region of $2.242 trillion with a GDP per capita of $55,900. Canada economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Canada are crude petroleum, cars, natural gas, refined petroleum, gold.
Main Trading Partners of Canada
The leading export and import partners for Canada are:
Exports: US 75%, China 4%, Japan 2%, UK 2%, Mexico 1%
Imports: US 56%, China 11%, Mexico 4%, Germany 3%, Japan 2%
Canada Certificate of Incorporation
The Canada Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Canada Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Canada company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Canada register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Canada customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Canada Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Canada the relevant laws are:
1970 Canada Corporations Act
What information is free to view at Canada Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Canada the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Canada Corporation Number
Canada Business Number (BN)
Canada Corporate Name
Canada Status (active / inactive)
Canada Governing Legislation
Canada Directors Name & Address (minimum of 1 and maximum of 10)
Canada Filing History
Canada Type of Corporation
Do you need to register / sign up at the Canada Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Canada register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Canada
There are over 330,000 companies registered in Canada.
Types of Companies in Canada
Businesses in Canada can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Canada SP (Sole Proprietorship)
Canada GP (General Partnership)
Canada LP (Limited Partnership)
Canada Corporation
Canada Joint Venture
Can you order a Canada Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Canada agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Canada accepts the Apostille Certificate for Canada Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Canada signed up to the Hague Convention on 11 January 2024.
What is the language(s) of the Canada Company Registry?
The Canada Company Register is in English and French languages.
Canada Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Canada has 107 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 116 consulates and 11 other representations.
Ottawa, the capital of Canada, hosts 127 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 494 consulates and another seven representations located in Canada.
Canada Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Canada. Our local partner is based in Toronto which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Canada including Laval, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Montreal and British Columbia. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Canada Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Canada from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Canada Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 2002)
Canada Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 2002)
Canada Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Canada Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Canada.
Canada Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Canada. Our specialist Canada skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Canada Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Canada Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Canada. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Canada Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Canada?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Canada?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Canada?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.