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What does the federal annual return cost?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

C$12 when filed online with Corporations Canada, within 60 days after your anniversary date, together with the individuals with significant control information. We file it as part of your renewal and remind you before the window opens. Provincial annual filings, if you registered in a province, are listed separately.

Source: Annual return: business corporations, Corporations Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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