ProvinceNL · Registry of Companies (NL)

Doing business in Newfoundland and Labrador

Incorporate in Newfoundland and Labrador with Registry of Companies (NL). Government fee: $270; typical turnaround: [turnaround]; flat fees from $149.

Incorporate in Newfoundland and Labrador See total price

4:3 photo · 1200×900 · entrepreneur in Newfoundland and Labrador — recognizable workplace, natural light; no flag or official symbol

Registry fee: $270
Typical turnaround: [turnaround]
Residency: No requirement
Annual return: $90
Registry: Registry of Companies (NL)

Facts verified on 2026-10-28 by the team · Source: Registry of Companies (NL), Corporations Act, RSNL 1990, c. C-36 · Next check: 2027-01-28

Requirements

What Newfoundland and Labrador requires

A summary of the law in Newfoundland and Labrador. 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 Newfoundland and LabradorRequiredCivic 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 $90. Watch and Compliance handle it with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.

Steps specific to Newfoundland and Labrador

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.NL-specific: [specific rule to verify]
Step 2People and officeDirectors, officers, shareholders. Head office with an “Incorpo address” option.NL-specific: director residency: no requirement.
Step 3Review and signTotal shown: our fee + $270. E-signature, payment, then human review.NL-specific: articles drafted in the registry’s language.
Step 4Filing and numbersSame-day filing. Certificate in [turnaround]; tax registrations requested for you.NL-specific: typical turnaround [turnaround].