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Update your Ontario or federal corporation: name change, add or remove directors, change your registered address, or amend your share structure. Filed the same business day.
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$199
+ gov fee (varies)
Five common amendment types for Ontario and federal corporations.
Name Change
Change your corporation's legal name. Requires a new NUANS name search for federal corporations and named Ontario corporations.
Add Director (notice, not an amendment)
Filed as a notice of change rather than Articles of Amendment, so there is no amended certificate and no government fee. Federally the notice is due within 15 days of the change under CBCA s.113. Provide full name, address, and residency status.
Remove Director (notice, not an amendment)
Also a notice of change, with the same 15-day federal window and no government fee. You must keep at least one director at all times, and a federal board must still satisfy the 25% resident-Canadian rule after the change.
Address Change
Moving the registered office within the same province is a notice of change, with no government fee. Moving a federal corporation's registered office to a different province is not: the province is stated in the articles, so that move needs Articles of Amendment and carries the amendment fee.
Share Structure Change
Amend your share classes: add, remove, or modify voting rights, dividend rights, or liquidation preferences.
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Everything below is covered by your flat service fee.
Four steps from your browser to a filed amendment.
Find your corporation
Search for your corporation by name or corporation number. We'll look up the details from the Ontario Business Registry or Corporations Canada.
Select amendment type
Choose what you need to change: corporation name, directors (add or remove), registered address, or share structure. Each type has a tailored form.
Enter new information
Provide the new details. We validate the information against government requirements before submission.
Review and pay
Review all changes and pay securely. We file the amendment with the Ontario Business Registry or Corporations Canada the same business day.
How do I change my corporation's name in Ontario?
To change your Ontario corporation's name, you need to file an Articles of Amendment with the Ontario Business Registry. For a named corporation, a new NUANS name search is required first. CorpStart handles the entire process: we run the name search, prepare the amendment, and file with the Ontario Business Registry.
How do I add or remove a director from my corporation?
As a notice of change rather than an amendment, which is the part people get wrong. Articles of Amendment alter the articles and produce an amended certificate; a director change does neither, and no government fee applies. It is filed with the Ontario Business Registry for an Ontario corporation or with Corporations Canada for a federal one, and federally the notice is due within 15 days of the change under CBCA s.113. You provide the director's full name, address, and residency status. For removals, confirm the director consents or that the removal follows your by-laws.
How long does it take to file a corporate amendment?
Corporate amendments filed through CorpStart are typically processed the same business day, during Ontario Business Registry or Corporations Canada business hours.
What is a registered office address change?
Your corporation's registered office is its official address on record with the government, and it must be a physical address rather than a post box. Which filing you need depends on where you are moving to. Within the same province, it is a notice of change with no government fee. For a federal corporation moving its registered office to a different province, the province is part of the articles, so that move requires Articles of Amendment and the amendment fee that goes with them.
Can I change my share structure after incorporation?
Yes. You can amend your Articles of Incorporation at any time to change share classes, add new classes, or modify rights attached to existing shares. This requires filing an Articles of Amendment with the applicable government registry.
Do amendments require a shareholder vote?
Some amendments require shareholder approval (e.g., name changes, share structure changes), while others (e.g., director changes) may only require board approval. CorpStart prepares the necessary resolution forms as part of the amendment process.
Do I need a lawyer to file a corporate amendment?
No. Corporate amendments are government form filings. CorpStart prepares and submits the amendment documents on your behalf as a document preparation service. For amendments that involve complex shareholder restructuring or legal disputes, consulting a lawyer is advisable.
Can I amend an Ontario corporation if I am a non-resident?
Yes. Ontario has no director residency requirement, so non-resident directors can authorize and sign amendment filings. For federal (CBCA) corporations, the board must maintain at least 25% resident-Canadian directors after any director changes.
What happens after I file an amendment?
Once filed, the Ontario Business Registry or Corporations Canada issues a Certificate of Amendment confirming the change. CorpStart delivers the certificate and updated corporate records to you by email. You should update your minute book to reflect the amendment.
Can I reverse an amendment after it has been filed?
Most amendments can be corrected or reversed by filing a subsequent amendment. For example, a name change can be reversed by filing another name change. A restated Articles of Incorporation can also consolidate multiple amendments into one clean document.
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