To complete your application, we'll need you to upload company documents, answer a few questions, and verify shareholders who own more than 5% of the company.

You will need to upload:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Articles of Association
• Register of Directors 
• Register of Shareholders
• Certificate of Good Standing - Optional

Where to find this documentation:

Certificate of Incorporation  

Proof that the company has been legally formed and registered as a corporate entity. It confirms the company's name, registration number, date of incorporation, and legal form.

You received this document from Corporations Canada (federal) or your provincial registry at the time of incorporation. If you no longer have it, request a certified copy from ic.gc.ca or your provincial registry portal. It carries the official stamp of the issuing registry. This is a historical document; the date on it will be your incorporation date.

Articles of Association (Articles of Incorporation)
The founding document that defines the company's purpose, structure, and internal governance rules. It acts as the company's legal constitution and was signed at the time of incorporation.

You received this document from Corporations Canada or your provincial registry at the time of incorporation. If you no longer have it, request a certified copy from the same registry. It carries the official stamp of the issuing registry. This is a historical document; the date on it will be your incorporation or amendment date.

Register of Directors  
A formal record of the individuals legally authorised to manage and represent the company. It confirms who holds executive responsibility and signing authority.

This is an internal document maintained by your company and was not issued at incorporation. You will need to provide a certified extract from it, signed by your Corporate Secretary or legal representative. This document must be dated within 90 days of your submission to us. 

Register of Shareholders A record of who owns the company and in what proportion. It identifies the ultimate beneficial owners and their respective shareholdings.

This is an internal document maintained by your company and was not issued at incorporation. You will need to provide a certified extract from it, signed by your Corporate Secretary or legal representative, clearly listing all current shareholders and their ownership percentages. This document must be dated within 90 days of your submission to us. 
 

Certificate of Good Standing - Optional
Confirmation that the company is legally active, compliant, and in good standing with relevant authorities. It assures third parties that the company has not been dissolved or struck off.

This document is not issued at incorporation and must be requested each time it is needed. Federal companies can request a Certificate of Compliance from Corporations Canada via ic.gc.ca. Provincial companies should contact their provincial registry directly. It carries the official stamp of the issuing authority. This document must be dated within 90 days of your submission to us. 
 

Shareholders:

Each shareholder who owns more than 5% will have their identity checked (KYC). Once you have submitted your business documents, you will add the shareholders.

Each shareholder will receive an email to complete their KYC. They will need to upload their passport and proof of address dated within the last 3 months.

Once all business documentation and shareholders' identities have been checked, your account will be approved. Usually taking 1-3 business days.