- Our fee
- $149
- Registry fee
- $262
- Total before tax
- $411
ProvinceNB · Service New Brunswick Corporate Registry
Doing business in New Brunswick
Incorporate in New Brunswick with Service New Brunswick Corporate Registry. Government fee: $262; typical turnaround: up to 2 business days (online); flat fees from $149.
- Registry fee
- $262 Online filing
- Typical turnaround
- Up to 2 business days (online) Business days, clean file
- Residency
- No requirement Directors
- Annual return
- $60 Registry fee, per year
- Registry
- Service New Brunswick Corporate Registry
Facts verified on 2025-08-18 by the team · Source: Service New Brunswick Corporate Registry, Business Corporations Act, S.N.B. 1981, c. B-9.1 · Next check: 2026-12-01
Requirements
What New Brunswick requires
A summary of the law in New Brunswick. Watch out for: [specific rule to verify]
Corporate nameRequiredDistinctive element + legal element (“Inc.”, “Ltd.”…). [specific rule to verify]
DirectorsNo requirementAt least one adult individual director. Residency: no requirement.
Head office in New BrunswickRequiredCivic address (no P.O. box alone). Non-residents use our registered office, included in the Non-resident plan.
Share capitalDefault structureWe suggest two classes (common and preferred) for tax flexibility. Legal minimum: [to verify].
Annual returnYearlyFiled with the registry, fee $60. Watch and Compliance handle it with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.
Steps specific to New Brunswick
The flow is the same everywhere; some screens adapt to the registry’s rules.
- Step 1Name checkedLive search in the registry and Nuans. Named or numbered company.NB-specific: [specific rule to verify]
- Step 2People and officeDirectors, officers, shareholders. Head office with an “Incorpo address” option.NB-specific: director residency: no requirement.
- Step 3Review and signTotal shown: our fee + $262. E-signature, payment, then human review.NB-specific: articles drafted in the registry’s language.
- Step 4Filing and numbersSame-day filing. Certificate in up to 2 business days (online); tax registrations requested for you.NB-specific: typical turnaround up to 2 business days (online).
Total price, no hidden lines
The registry fee ($262) is charged at cost, separate from our fees.
Compare with other jurisdictions →- Our fee
- $299
- Registry fee
- $262
- Total before tax
- $561
- Our fee
- $499
- Registry fee
- $262
- Total before tax
- $761
Ready to incorporate in New Brunswick?From $149 + $262 fee. Ten minutes, autosave, same-day filing.Get started
New Brunswick FAQ
Reviewed by David Roy, lawyer (Barreau du Québec).
What does incorporating in New Brunswick cost?
$262 registry fee at cost, plus our flat fee from $149. The total shows before payment.
Do directors need to live in Canada?
Residency rule in New Brunswick: no requirement.
How long until I get the certificate?
Typical turnaround: up to 2 business days (online), for a clean online filing.
What annual return should I expect?
One return a year with the registry, fee $60. Our reminders follow your company’s date.
Services available in New Brunswick
Flat fees; registry fees at cost, shown separately.
IncorporateIncorporation in New BrunswickCorporation, articles, certificate, business number.From $149 + $262 feeIncorporateNon-residentsFrom France or anywhere: registered office, agent, bank onboarding.$699 + $262 feeManageAnnual returnsOne-click filing with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.$49 + $60 feeManageDigital minute bookBy-laws, resolutions, registers, share certificates, kept current.Included from CompleteManageCorporate changesDirectors, office, name or share capital.[price] + registry feeCloseDissolutionClose properly: resolutions, filing, tax notices.[price] + registry fee
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