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Federal Annual Return (Corporations Canada)

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Every corporation registered in Canada (federal) has to file its annual return with Corporations Canada to stay in good standing. We prepare and file it for you, so a missed deadline doesn’t put your company at risk.

Annual Return in Canada (federal): the essentials

What it’s called
In Canada (federal) the yearly filing is called the annual return, filed with Corporations Canada. It updates your corporate record — it is not a tax return.
Government fee
$12 when filed online.
When it’s due
Within 60 days after the anniversary of incorporation. Corporations Canada won’t issue a Certificate of Compliance while a return is overdue.

Annual return by province and territory

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