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Incorporate in Canada without living there

From France, Belgium or anywhere: we pick a jurisdiction with no residency rule, provide the registered office and agent for service, and help you through to a bank account.

  • Support in European hours
  • 100% e-signature
  • No payment before review
4:3 photo · 1200×900 · entrepreneur in Lyon on a video call — Canadian documents on screen; no flag
Our fee
$699
Residency
None*
Office
12 months incl.

What changes when you’re not a resident

Three concrete hurdles; the Non-resident plan clears each one.

A jurisdiction with no residency ruleQuebec, Ontario or B.C.: no resident director required. Federally, 25% of directors must live in Canada.
A Canadian registered officeCivic address for 12 months, mail scanned to your dashboard.
Bank accountFile prepared for partner banks; some require a visit to Canada — we tell you up front.

Total price, no hidden lines

Non-resident fee plus the chosen registry’s fee at cost. Example: Quebec.

Taxes extra · Registry fees vary by jurisdiction
Non-residentFrom France or anywhere.$699our fee+ $397 REQ fee = $1,096
  • Everything in Complete
  • Registered office, 12 months
  • Agent for service
  • Assisted bank account opening
  • Support in European hours
Choose Non-resident
Most popularCompleteThe whole corporate record.$299our fee+ $397 REQ fee = $696
  • If you already have a Canadian address
  • By-laws and resolutions
  • Digital minute book
  • Share certificates
  • GST/QST registration
Choose Complete

Non-resident FAQ

Reviewed by David Roy, lawyer (Barreau du Québec). Not tax advice: see a tax adviser in your country.

Can I be the sole director without living in Canada?
Yes, in Quebec, Ontario and B.C., which have no residency rule. Federally, at least 25% of directors must be resident Canadians.
Do I need to travel to Canada?
Not to incorporate: everything is e-signed. Some banks require an in-person meeting to open the account.
Where will my company pay tax?
It depends on where it’s managed and controlled and on tax treaties. [to be confirmed by a tax adviser] — we refer you to a partner CPA.
What does the registered office cost after 12 months?
[amount] per year, cancellable once you have your own Canadian address.

Your Canadian company, from home

$699 + registry fee at cost. E-signature, support in European hours. No payment before review.