Not-for-Profit Corporations

A not-for-profit corporation carries on its activities without the purpose of gain for its members. It is incorporated under the Corporations Act as a corporation that doesn't issue shares. It must have not-for-profit purposes, and use any profits to promote those purposes. The most common types are: charitable (including religious organizations), social clubs, service clubs, sporting and athletic organizations, professional and trade associations, ratepayers' associations, and other community organizations.

Information Sheets

Incorporation (Not-for-Profit Corporations) - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Corrected Letters Patent (Not-for-Profit Corporations) - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Directors' Liability Under the Corporations Act - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Initial Return / Notice of Change, Making changes to Corporate Information - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Revival (Not-for-Profit Corporations) - Updated: Nov. 30, 2007

Forms

Application for Incorporation of a Corporation Without Share Capital (Form 2 under the CA)

Application for Supplementary Letters Patent (Form 3 under the CA)

Initial Return/Notice of Change (Form 1 under the CIA)

Helpful Links

Not-for-Profit Incorporator’s Handbook – includes pre-approved objects for not-for-profit charitable corporations

Reforming the Ontario Corporations Act – Consultation documents

NUANS - information about obtaining search report required for incorporation and other corporate filing services.

Single Administration of Ontario Corporate Tax and the Corporations Information Act Annual Return

Applicable Legislation

Corporations Act (CA)

Corporations Information Act (CIA)

Companies Service Standards and Fees - Information on the length of time it will take to process your application and how much it will cost.

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