Registry fees, visible or blended
We show them at cost, separate from our fees, because they range from $200 to $397 by jurisdiction. An all-in package smooths that difference and makes comparison harder.
Comparison
Incorpo vs Ownr: which to choose to incorporate?
Two online platforms to incorporate in Canada. We compare fees, government costs, jurisdictions, language, ongoing compliance and support on verifiable criteria. Ownr figures come from its public site on the date shown and are flagged [to verify].
Updated on [date]Reviewed by David Roy, lawyerOwnr is a trademark of its owner; no affiliation.
Incorpo.caFlat fees, registry fees at cost, 14 jurisdictions, in French and EnglishEssential $149, Complete $299, Premium $499, Non-resident $699. Government fees shown separately ($200 federal, $397 Quebec). Watch $9/mo and Compliance $29/mo subscriptions, cancel in one click. Human review before filing.
OwnrEstablished platform, bundled banking offer, federal and main provincesIncorporation package at [amount] [to verify], government fees [included or extra, to verify], annual compliance subscription at [amount] [to verify]. Partial rebate possible when opening an account with a partner bank [to verify]. Interface mainly in English [to verify].
Detailed comparison table
Every row cites its source. A [to verify] cell means the data was collected but not yet confirmed by the editorial team.
| Criterion | Incorpo.ca | Ownr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incorporation fees | Essential $149 · Complete $299 · Premium $499 · Non-resident $699 | [amount] [to verify] | Public price lists, [date] |
| Government fees | Charged at cost, shown separately: $200 federal, $300 Ontario, $350 B.C., $397 Quebec | [included or extra, to verify] | Corporations Canada, REQ, OBR, BC Registries |
| Jurisdictions | Federal + 13 provinces and territories | Federal, Ontario, Alberta, B.C. [to verify] | Service pages, [date] |
| Quebec | Yes: REQ, French name, QST, initial declaration | [to verify] | Service pages, [date] |
| Language | French and English: interface, documents and support | English; French [to verify] | Public interfaces, [date] |
| Non-residents | Dedicated plan: registered office, agent, assisted banking | [to verify] | Service pages, [date] |
| Minute book | Digital, included from Complete | Included [to verify] | Service pages, [date] |
| Ongoing compliance | Watch $9/mo · Compliance $29/mo, cancel in one click | Annual subscription [amount] [to verify] | Price lists, [date] |
| Review before filing | Yes, every file, Montreal business hours | [to verify] | Internal process / public FAQ |
| Filing time | Same day as signature | [to verify] | Respective FAQs |
| Banking offer | Banking partners for non-residents; no conditional rebate | Partial rebate when opening a partner account [to verify] | Promotional pages, [date] |
| Accountant program | Pro: multi-company portfolio, bulk actions, consolidated billing | [to verify] | Partner pages, [date] |
Incorpo.ca data: price list in force on [date]. “Ownr” data: collected on [date]; we update it at each check and correct on request at [email protected]. This comparison isn’t legal advice.
Four differences that really matter
Quebec and all 14 jurisdictions
A Quebec company has its own rules (French name, REQ, QST). We handle them natively, in French, reviewed by a Quebec Bar lawyer.
Monthly compliance, cancellable
Monthly subscriptions with no annual commitment, cancel in one click. Your documents stay available 12 months after.
A plan for non-residents
Registered office, agent for service, banking support and European-hours support: the three hurdles for a founder abroad, in one plan.
Choose Incorpo if…
- you want government fees shown separately and paid at cost
- you’re incorporating in Quebec, or a province other than Ontario / B.C. / Alberta
- you live outside Canada (Non-resident plan $699)
- you work in French
- you’re an accountant managing several companies (Pro)
Ownr may suit you better if…
- you’re opening an account with its partner bank anyway and want the related rebate [to verify]
- you work in English and incorporate in Ontario, B.C., Alberta or federally
- you prefer a longer-established brand
Frequently asked questions
On our method and switching platforms.
How did you collect Ownr’s figures?
From its public pages, on the date shown, without a customer account. Any figure not confirmed by a second read is marked [to verify]. Ownr can request a correction at [email protected]; we publish the update date.
Can I move a company incorporated with Ownr to Incorpo?
Yes. A company belongs to no platform: import your articles and certificate, we rebuild the digital minute book and take over annual filings.
Are government fees the same with every provider?
Yes, they’re the registry’s: $200 federal, $397 Quebec, $300 Ontario, $350 B.C. Only the presentation changes.
Why don’t you show all of Ownr’s prices?
We only publish what we could check twice. [To verify] cells will be filled or removed at the next check, on [date].
Is this comparison independent?
It’s written by Incorpo.ca, as stated up front. We explicitly list cases where Ownr may suit you better, and cite sources row by row.
Compare with your own numbers
Pick your jurisdiction: the review shows fees and registry costs before any payment.