An extra provincial registration is the required legal step when a corporation wants to operate outside its home province or federal jurisdiction. Whether you’re expanding a Federal corporation, Provincial corporation, LLP, LP, Non-profit, or Professional Corporation into another Canadian province or territory, Business Registration Center BC provides a streamlined process to stay fully compliant with inter-provincial business regulations. Our expert guidance ensures your company maintains legal standing, meets provincial registry requirements, and avoids filing delays — giving you a simplified and accurate pathway to expand your business footprint across Canada.
Our Extra Provincial Registration services include:
- Register an Extra Provincial Corporation
- Federal Extra Provincial Corporation
- NWPTA (New West Partnership Trade Agreement) Registrations
- Non-profit Extra Provincial Registrations
- Non-Canadian Business Extra Provincial Registrations
- And more based on your business structure and jurisdiction
We ensure every Extra Provincial is filed correctly, submitted on time, and compliant with the requirements of each provincial registry, so you can expand confidently and legally across Canada.
Applicable if your corporation is registered under the federal jurisdiction and you want to register it in an additional province.
Applicable if your corporation is registered federally or provincially as a not for proit or society, and you want to register it in an additional province.
Applicable if your business is registered outside of BC
as a limited partnership and you want
to register in BC.
Applicable if your corporation is registered provincially as a regular corporation, and you want to register it in an additional province.
Applicable if your organization is registered federally or provincially as a charity and you want to register it in an additional province.
Applicable if your business is registered as a limited liability partnership in a Canadian province and you want to register it in an additional province.
Applicable if your corporation is registered under one NWPTA jurisdiction (AB, BC, SK, MB) and you want to register it in another NWPTA jurisdiction.
Applicable if your corporation is registered as a professional corporation in a Canadian jurisdiction, and you want to register it in an additional province.
Applicable if your business is registered outside of Canada and you want to register it in a Canadian jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Extra Provincial Filing
What is Extra Provincial Registration?
What is Extra Provincial Registration?
Extra Provincial Registration is the legal process required when a corporation formed in one province or country wants to operate, conduct business, or maintain a physical or virtual presence in another province within Canada.
What does Extra Provincial mean?
It means your business must be officially recognized and recorded with the corporate registry of another province to legally operate there, ensuring compliance with local regulations and reporting obligations.
When is Extra Provincial Filings/Registration required?
Extra Provincial Registration is required when your corporation is doing business in another province — such as hiring employees, opening locations, selling services or products, or having ongoing business activities within that province.
Who needs to file for Extra Provincial Registration?
Any corporation — Federal, Provincial, LLC, LLP, LP, Non-profit, or Non-Canadian entity — that expands beyond its home jurisdiction must complete Extra Provincial Registration in each province where it operates.
Does a Federal corporation still require Extra Provincial Registration?
Yes. Even federally-incorporated businesses must register provincially if they plan to operate in a specific province, as provincial registries maintain their own corporate compliance requirements.
What documents are needed for Extra Provincial Registration?
Typically, you will need your incorporation documents, Certificate of Status or Good Standing, registered office details, director information, and in some cases, proof of name availability in the province you are entering.
How long does Extra Provincial Registration take?
Processing times vary by province, but many registrations can be completed within days, and in some areas, same-day or expedited service options are available.
Do I need a registered address in the new province?
Yes, most provinces require a registered office address or local agent location for service of legal correspondence — we can also assist with this requirement if needed.
Does Extra Provincial Registration expire or need renewal?
No, Extra Provincial Registration generally does not expire, but annual corporate filings or reporting updates are commonly required depending on the province’s regulations.
Can I operate in multiple provinces with one registration?
No, each province maintains its own registry, so you must complete a separate Extra Provincial Registration in every province where you conduct ongoing business activity.