Extra-Provincial Corporations

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services issues Ontario Corporation Numbers to corporations incorporated, continued or amalgamated federally or in other Canadian provinces (extra-provincial domestic) that wish to carry on business in Ontario.

In addition, the Ministry licenses corporations incorporated in a jurisdiction outside of Canada (extra-provincial foreign) to carry on business in Ontario.

Information Sheets

Extra-Provincial Corporations From Within Canada (Domestic) - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Extra-Provincial Licence (Corporations From Outside Canada) - Updated: Jan. 1, 2009

Important Information For Extra-Provincial Domestic Corporations and Unincorporated Businesses Wanting To Do Business In Ontario - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Forms

Application for Extra-Provincial Licence (Form 1 under the EPCA)

Appointment of Agent for Service (Form 2 under the EPCA)

Initial Return/Notice of Change (Form 2 under the CIA)

Application for Amended Extra-Provincial Licence (Form 3 under the EPCA)

Application for Termination of Extra-Provincial Licence (Form 4 under the EPCA)

Applicable Legislation

Extra-Provincial Corporations Act (EPCA)

Corporations Information Act (CIA)

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