- Our fee
- $149
- Registry fee
- $200
- Total before tax
- $349
ProvinceNS · Registry of Joint Stock Companies
Doing business in Nova Scotia
Incorporate in Nova Scotia with Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Government fee: $200; typical turnaround: about 3 days; flat fees from $149.
- Registry fee
- $200 Online filing
- Typical turnaround
- About 3 days Business days, clean file
- Residency
- No requirement Directors
- Annual return
- $118.35 Registry fee, per year
- Registry
- Registry of Joint Stock Companies
Facts verified on 2026-10-28 by the team · Source: Registry of Joint Stock Companies, Companies Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 81 · Next check: 2027-01-28
Requirements
What Nova Scotia requires
A summary of the law in Nova Scotia. 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 Nova ScotiaRequiredCivic 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 $118.35. Watch and Compliance handle it with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.
Steps specific to Nova Scotia
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.NS-specific: [specific rule to verify]
- Step 2People and officeDirectors, officers, shareholders. Head office with an “Incorpo address” option.NS-specific: director residency: no requirement.
- Step 3Review and signTotal shown: our fee + $200. E-signature, payment, then human review.NS-specific: articles drafted in the registry’s language.
- Step 4Filing and numbersSame-day filing. Certificate in about 3 days; tax registrations requested for you.NS-specific: typical turnaround about 3 days.
Total price, no hidden lines
The registry fee ($200) is charged at cost, separate from our fees.
Compare with other jurisdictions →- Our fee
- $299
- Registry fee
- $200
- Total before tax
- $499
- Our fee
- $499
- Registry fee
- $200
- Total before tax
- $699
Ready to incorporate in Nova Scotia?From $149 + $200 fee. Ten minutes, autosave, same-day filing.Get started
Nova Scotia FAQ
Reviewed by David Roy, lawyer (Barreau du Québec).
What does incorporating in Nova Scotia cost?
$200 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 Nova Scotia: no requirement.
How long until I get the certificate?
Typical turnaround: about 3 days, for a clean online filing.
What annual return should I expect?
One return a year with the registry, fee $118.35. Our reminders follow your company’s date.
Services available in Nova Scotia
Flat fees; registry fees at cost, shown separately.
IncorporateIncorporation in Nova ScotiaCorporation, articles, certificate, business number.From $149 + $200 feeIncorporateNon-residentsFrom France or anywhere: registered office, agent, bank onboarding.$699 + $200 feeManageAnnual returnsOne-click filing with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.$49 + $118.35 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