Chestermere Corporate Registry Simplified with GoldKey

Corporate Registration Services in Chestermere

Here at GoldKey Registry, we offer a full range of corporate registry services. There are numerous ways to build up the legal structure of your non-profit or business organization.

Fast-Track Your Business Startup in Chestermere: Our comprehensive list of corporate registration services can help you get your business up and running quickly in Chestermere:

• Incorporation
• Maintenance of a corporation
• Amending a corporation
• Dissolving a corporation
• Reviving a corporation
• NUANs searches
• Trade name registration
• Corporation detail searches
• Annual returns

Our team at GoldKey are happy to walk you through any one of our services and how we may help you to organize your organization or business’ legal structure. You can perform all our corporate registry services in Chestermere by coming in to visit our registry and chatting with one of our representatives.

You can also contact us by phone for advice on how to incorporate a business in Chestermere. Dial 403-934-5959 if you want to begin the process over-the-phone, or if you aren’t sure what you need to bring in to the physical registry.

How to incorporate a business in Chestermere

Looking to start a business in Chestermere? Navigating the Chestermere corporate registration process can seem daunting. That’s where we come in! Our experts can guide you through the incorporation process, which legally establishes your business as a corporation and separates the owners and/or investors from the business itself in terms of legal and financial liability.

Incorporating a business in Chestermere is an exciting time, but there’s lots to be done. Whether you incorporate your business as a named or numbered company, you’re probably well aware of all the legalities and prerequisites that must be completed prior to beginning your business. Let GoldKey’s experts help you through the process. 

You can also register an extra-provincial corporation or amalgamation at GoldKey Registry.

Amending a Corporation in Chestermere

We can help you amend your Chestermere corporation, including:

• Adding, updating, or removing corporation attorneys, directors, shareholders, receiver, and record keepers
• Change jurisdiction for Alberta or extra-provincial companies
• Change the corporation’s name, status, or address
• Register an amalgamation

Any changes made to the articles of corporation must be reported to a registry. These changes can include any of the list above. In your articles of amendment, you must write down the specific changes that are being requested. If a name change is being requested, you will need to provide a NUANS report or request one in the registry. 

Don’t delay compliance – filing amendments can be complex. Get help from our experts today to ensure a smooth process!

Dissolving a Corporation in Chestermere

If you’re dissolving your Chestermere corporation, we can help you file the appropriate paperwork and issue a certificate of dissolution. The dissolution of a corporation in Chestermere is essentially the distribution of a legal entity’s assets and the closing up of the corporation. The dissolution might be voluntary, or it could be court-ordered. In any case, should the owner of the corporation in Chestermere wish to voluntarily dissolve their corporation, they can go through GoldKey Registry. 

Important Note: The Alberta government can dissolve corporations that fail to file annual returns. Avoid involuntary dissolution – contact GoldKey Registry at 403-934-5959 to discuss your options today!”

Reviving a Corporation in Chestermere

GoldKey Registry can help you with the process of reviving a corporation in Chestermere. if your corporation has been struck for failure to file its annual returns for two consecutive years, or a company that was previously resolved wants to resume business, articles of revival must be filed. Note, in order to a corporation to be revived, all outstanding annual returns must first be filed.  

NUANs Searches and Reports

A NUANS search checks a suggested corporate name to a database of existing corporate names in the form of a computerized search. If the suggested name has not been taken, it will be reserved for a period of 90 days. This is part of the incorporation process and must be completed in order to incorporate a company in Chestermere.

Considering a Chestermere corporate Reregistration with a New Name?

A NUAN name search report is an important part of your incorporation documents, particularly if you’re looking to reregister your Chestermere business under a new name. This report helps ensure the chosen name is available and complies with Alberta naming regulations. Without a NUAN report, your corporation will be established as a numbered company, which may not be ideal for branding purposes

We can take care of NUAN searches and reports on your behalf at GoldKey Registry.

Corporate Name Registration in Chestermere

If you are creating or renaming a business in Chestermere, we can help. Our corporate registration services include:

• Trade/corporate name registration
• Register an English/French name equivalency
• Register or cancel an extra-provincial assumed name

Corporation Detail Searches in Chestermere

If you’re looking for information on registered corporations, partnerships, trade names, and on-profits, our Chestermere corporate registry services searches can help. We provide:

• Current searches
• Historical searches
• Certificates of status
• Certified copy of information
• Certified copy of transaction

Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Registry Services in Chestermere

Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about corporate registration services in Chestermere.

What is a corporate search?

A corporate search is a search done through a database of current and historical corporations. You can find out a corporation’s registered name and address.

How do I incorporate a business in Chestermere?

Here is the process of incorporating a business in Chestermere:

1. Choose a name (or use a numbered company).
2. Get a NUANS report. This ensures your company will not share the same name as another corporation. This report will also reserve your chosen name for 90 days. If you are registering as a numbered company, you can skip this step.
3. Fill out the Articles of Incorporation. You can get these online or at the registry.
4. Register your official address in a Notice of Address. It will need to be in Alberta. This is the address any legal documents will be delivered to.
5. Register a director in a Notice of Directors. You’ll need appoint or elect at least one.
6. Submit your application package at GoldKey Registry. It should include your articles of incorporation, notice of address, notice of directors, NUANS report, valid ID, and fee payment.

We provide corporation dissolution services at GoldKey Registry to help you with this process.

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How do I revive a corporation in Chestermere?

To revive a corporation in Chestermere, you’ll need to:

1. Fill out the applicable forms. This includes the Articles of Revival, Notice of Address, Notice of Directors, and Annual Return.
2. Get a NUANS report if the corporation has been dissolved for 3 or more years.
3. Visit GoldKey registry to submit your application and pay any applicable fees.

What does NUANS stand for?

NUANS stands for Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search.

What is a NUANS report?

A NUANS report compares a suggested corporation name with a large database of Albertan and Canadian corporations.

Why do I need a NUANS report?

A NUANS report is required when incorporating (unless you’re using a numbered company) as you cannot incorporate with the same or very similar name as another existing corporation.

What is an annual return?

An annual return is essentially notification to the Government of Alberta that your business is still operating in the province. You can also update other important information like changes to directors or the corporation’s address. It is not the same thing as your tax return.