A considered structure
Choose a jurisdiction and ownership approach aligned with current and future needs.
Business Formation
Incorporation
Start your corporation with a thoughtful structure and a clear understanding of its ongoing obligations.
Service Overview
Expert help, built around your situation
Incorporating affects taxation, ownership, administration and how a business grows. The right choices depend on where you operate, who owns the company and what you plan to do next.
Mava Tax assists with federal and provincial incorporation, business structure consultation, NUANS name search guidance and share structure planning. We also coordinate minute book setup, shareholder agreement considerations and ongoing corporate maintenance support.
Benefits
What professional support brings
Tax-aware setup
Understand corporate tax, compensation and compliance implications from the beginning.
Organized records
Establish the core corporate documentation needed for ongoing administration.
Continuing support
Connect incorporation with bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings and maintenance.
Who It’s For
Support designed for real-world needs
- Sole proprietors considering incorporation
- New Canadian businesses
- Professionals establishing a corporation
- Partners formalizing ownership
- Growing businesses adding shareholders
- Corporations needing maintenance support
What’s Included
Comprehensive service coverage
- Federal incorporation
- Provincial incorporation
- Business structure consultation
- NUANS name search guidance
- Share structure planning
- Minute book setup
- Shareholder agreements
- Ongoing corporate maintenance
Our Process
A clear path from questions to completion
You’ll know what we need, what happens next and where your engagement stands.
Structure consultation
We discuss owners, activities, jurisdiction, growth plans and tax considerations.
Name and jurisdiction
We help clarify federal or provincial registration and NUANS name-search requirements.
Share planning
Ownership and share-structure considerations are reviewed with legal input where required.
Formation and records
Incorporation steps and minute book documentation are coordinated and organized.
Post-incorporation setup
We outline ongoing tax, bookkeeping, payroll and corporate maintenance responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions
Should I incorporate federally or provincially?
The answer depends on where you operate, name protection, registration obligations and future plans. We can explain tax and administrative considerations and coordinate legal advice where needed.
What is a NUANS name search?
A NUANS report compares a proposed name with existing corporate names and trademarks. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and whether you choose a numbered corporation.
Why does share structure matter?
Share rights and ownership can affect control, financing, compensation, succession and tax planning. It should be designed with both legal and tax advice appropriate to your goals.
What must I do after incorporation?
Ongoing obligations can include maintaining corporate records, annual returns, bookkeeping, tax filings, payroll or GST/HST accounts and documenting major corporate decisions.
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Let’s Talk
Ready to move forward with Incorporation?
Start with a confidential conversation about your needs, timing and the right next step.