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How to File Corporate Incorporation Registration

Click through each step to see the order in which to handle it.

  1. Choose between online and in-person filing

    Most company registrars allow both electronic filing and in-person submission at the relevant office. Electronic filing typically requires a form of verified digital signature or authentication.

  2. Prepare the required documents

    Depending on the specifics of your formation, you will typically need your articles of incorporation, share issuance consent, officer acceptance documents, proof of capital payment, and seal or signature registration forms.

  3. Pay registration fees and applicable taxes

    Before filing, pay any applicable registration tax and local fees to the relevant authority, along with the registrar's filing fee. Confirm the current rates and amounts, since these vary and change over time.

  4. Complete and submit the registration application

    Along with your prepared documents, complete the incorporation registration application and submit it to the relevant company registrar.

  5. Wait for review and registration completion

    A registrar examiner reviews your documents, and once everything checks out, the registration is completed. The corporation legally comes into existence on the date registration is finalized.

  6. Confirm details on the corporate registry extract

    After registration is complete, obtain a copy of the corporate registry extract to confirm every detail was recorded accurately.

Registration is straightforward once your documents are in order

Incorporation registration is the process of filing accurate articles of incorporation and supporting documents with the relevant company registrar, and the corporation only legally exists once that registration is complete. This article offers general information and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified legal or accounting professional β€” confirm the exact requirements with one before you file.

Verify your business registration number once you are set up

After registration and business tax registration are complete, it is worth checking how to verify a business registration number so you can confirm the number was issued and recorded correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I complete incorporation registration entirely online, without visiting an office?

Electronic filing systems make it possible to complete the process without an in-person visit, but many people still work with a qualified professional when the required documents are complex.

What happens if my registration application is rejected?

You are typically notified of the deficiency and given a set period to correct and resubmit the documents. If you do not correct them within that window, the application may be dismissed entirely.