Ontario Incorporation Vs. Federal Incorporation

Both jurisdictions for incorporation offer the following:

• Separate entity from individual owners
• Limited personal liability
• Tax rate advantages
• Greater access to capital
• Continuous existence
• Name protection within jurisdiction

The differences between the two jurisdictions available for incorporation are as follows:

There are advantages and disadvantages to both legal entities. Depending on the importance of name protection within Canada, name accessibility to register the corporation in other Provinces, the interaction of foreign individuals/corporations, the administration requirements each format of incorporation has its merits and limitations.