Ads keep this website free for you. TaxTips.ca does not research or endorse any product or service appearing in ads on this site. Before making a major financial decision you should consult a qualified professional.	Articles of Incorporation	TaxTips.ca Canadian Tax and Financial Information
TaxTips.ca Home What's New		Links & Resources Site Map / Navigation

Need an accounting, tax or financial advisor? Look in our Directory. Use above search box to easily find your topic! Stay Connected with TaxTips.ca!

Glossary -> Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation

Every corporation, whether incorporated federally or provincially, has articles of incorporation, a document prepared by the people creating the corporation.

The articles of incorporation document sets out the structure and purpose of the corporation, and specifies rules that the corporation must follow regarding issuing or transferring shares, electing officers, conducting general meetings, voting of members, borrowing funds, paying dividends, and other corporate functions.

For a federal incorporation, the Articles of Incorporation are filed with Corporations Canada. For a provincial incorporation, the Articles are filed with the applicable provincial government ministry.

Resources for incorporation:

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nova Scotia Business - see Online Services for Business

Revised: May 18, 2025

Facebook | Twitter | See What’s New, stay connected with TaxTips.ca by RSS or Email
The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Each person's situation differs, and a professional advisor can assist you in using the information on this web site to your best advantage.
Please see our legal disclaimer regarding the use of information on our site, and our Privacy Policy regarding information that may be collected from visitors to our site.