Post Date Your Incorporation for January 1st 2015

Did you know that you can choose the incorporation date of your business? Many people choose a specific date of incorporation for personal or financial reasons. So why not make your date of incorporation the first day of the year?

Order your business incorporation through CorporationCentre.ca from now until December 29th to request a January 1st 2015 incorporation date. We’ll do the paperwork as you relax during the holidays. Simply make a note in the order comments that you want a January 1st 2015 incorporation date (or any other post-date you’d prefer).

Please see the table below highlighting the jurisdictions that offer “post-dated” incorporations.

Click here for more information and to place your order for your incorporation.

If you have any questions or need help placing your order please call us at 1-866-906-2677.

For One Day Only We Pay Your Professional Fee!

After weeks of preparation, the tax season has finally come to a close and we want to celebrate by paying the professional fee on your next business incorporation.

On May 1st we will cover the cost of the professional fee ($99 value) when you incorporate your business with CorporationCentre.ca.*

Incorporating your business protects you and your shareholders from debt and liabilities associated with your company and can help you save on taxes!

For more information on the advantages of incorporating, click here.

To take advantage of this offer, simply use the Promotional Code CC99INC2014 before submitting your incorporation order. The promotional code is valid on May 1st 2014 only.

Click here to start the order process.

*Plus government fees and optional products and services. Does not include non-profit incorporation. 

Free Shipping on Business Registration

If you’re thinking of starting a small business, now is the time!

Why not start small with a business registration? A business registration, or sole proprietorship, is the simplest form of operating a business - the registration process relatively easy and the start up costs can be minimal.

This week we’ll save you even more with FREE shipping on any business registration orders. From April 14-18 use the promotional code CCBR19SHIP* in your shopping cart to receive the free shipping discount ($19 value). 

Use the promotional code yourself or pass it along to the other entrepreneurs in your life!

Starting your business is easy with CorporationCentre.ca!

Click here to start the business registration order process or call 1-866-906-2677 for more information.

*Code valid from April 14-18, 2014. Discount for shipping costs valued at $19 for business registration orders only.

Free Minute Book with Incorporation

This week, incorporate your business with CorporationCentre.ca and receive a FREE minute book ($75 value) with your incorporation order.

To receive this offer, use the promotional code CCINCMB7514* in your shopping cart when placing your incorporation order in any jurisdiction. Please ensure that the minute book option is checked before clicking the Order Now button.

To place your order, please click here.

A corporate minute book is used to hold all the important documents related to your business to keep everything in one place in an organized and professional manner. A CorporationCentre.ca minute book is premium law firm quality with a hard cover and slip case for a 3 ring binder. It comes with the name of your corporation on a brass finished plaque on the spine, and corporate dividers.


*Promotional code is valid from February 17 to 21 2014.

$1 Incorporation Day!

CorporationCentre.ca Small Business Week Celebration 2013

It’s Small Business Week in Canada and we want to celebrate small business with $1 Incorporation Day for one day only on October 23, 2013!

To receive your incorporation for only $1 (reg. $99)*, use the Promotional Code CCINCSBW2013 in your shopping cart before submitting your order. Please begin placing your order here.

CorporationCentre.ca is proud to support small business and entrepreneurship by providing services to help get your business off the ground quickly and efficiently. We give you the support you need to be able to take your business to the next level.

For more information on incorporating your business please visit our website.

*Plus government fees and additional products & services. Canadian incorporation only.

Free NUANS Report with Incorporation

Incorporate within 48 hours of ordering a NUANS report to get your money back on your NUANS with CorporationCentre.ca!

In order for you to register or incorporate your business, a corporate name search report is required by the Federal and the provincial governments to determine the availability of a corporate/business name. You need to make sure that no one else has registered the corporate or business name you would like to use for your business.

NUANS Reports are required for Canada (Federal), Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI and are an extra cost on top of the fees to incorporate in these jurisdictions.

To save you money, we are offering you a coupon code for your money back on your NUANS report if you incorporate with us.

After you order your NUANS report for any of the jurisdictions listed above, we’ll email you a coupon code to get your money back on your NUANS if you incorporate your business within 48 hours! Simply input the coupon code before placing your incorporation order on our website and we’ll automatically refund $25 from your order.

For more information on NUANS Reports and to place your order, please click here.

Registering Your Trademark in Canada

Standing out from the crowd is important for small businesses to get ahead and grow their customer base.  A great way to do that is to come up with a distinctive word, symbol, or design to brand your company.  But how do you keep that distinctive identity that differentiates between you and your competitor?  Trademark it.

A registered trademark legally protects your intellectual property from misuse and imitation.  But keep in mind that if you register your trademark in Canada, it is only protected by law in Canada.

A good trademark consists of distinctive terms which are often arbitrary and fanciful, rather than suggestive, descriptive or generic. Maximize the likelihood of registration by trademarking something completely invented or that makes only the slightest reference to the nature of the wares or services provided.

A trademark will not be registered by law if it is:

• the name or surname of a person (e.g., "Jane Smith");

• clearly descriptive of the wares or services in relation to which it is used (e.g., "Perfectly Clean" in relation to dry-cleaning services);

• a word in another language which describes the wares or services (e.g., "Gelato" - the Italian term for "ice cream" - in relation to ice cream products);

• deceptively mis-descriptive (e.g., "Air Courier" in relation to ground transportation services); or

• an official symbol, coat of arms, badge, crest, emblem or name (e.g., the Canadian flag, the letters "R.C.M.P.", the name "United Nations", the symbol of the Red Cross).

If there is a design component, you may wish to register both the language and design separately to get maximum legal protection.

Be prepared to wait for response to your registration application.  In Canada, the process can take up to 8-10 months to complete.  If there is opposition, the process can take much longer.  Fees are $250 for each trademark request and non-refundable, so make sure your trademark is distinct and original in order to have a successful registration.

For more information on trademarks, please visit CorporationCentre.ca!

CorporationCentre.ca Client Testimonials

It always feels great when a customer calls or emails us about the excellent service they've received from our hard working staff! Check out what other former clients had to say about Corporation Centre in our video!

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Video Series - Belvada Cosmetics

Belvada Cosmetics - Trademark Registration and Document Filing

 

 

Belvada Cosmetics is known for its innovative and creative product development in the cosmetics industry, and prides itself on using advancements in technology to improve consumer experience with cosmetic purchase and use. For instance, Belvada has designed a revolutionary one-handed mascara wand making it easier for women on-the-go to apply to their lashes anytime and anywhere.

Belvada has grown considerably since it was founded in Canada, expanding into the US and UK markets but the company still uses CorporationCentre.ca to register trademarks for all their product designs. With the paperwork in CorporationCentre.ca’s hands,  Belvada can continue to focus on coming up with new ideas and designs to improve make up use for women, knowing that their trademark registrations are being taken care of quickly and efficiently.

Watch the video above to find out more about Belvada and CorporationCentre.ca services!

For more information on Belvada Cosmetics, please visit www.belvada.com.

Register Your Non-Profit and Donate to the Canadian Cancer Society!

Many of us have known someone who has been diagnosed with cancer and have an understanding of the strength and perseverance needed to battle this disease. Statistics show that 40% of Canadian women and 45% of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes. However, 62% of Canadians will survive at least five years after a cancer diagnosis compared to 56% a decade ago. Much of the reason for this increase can be attributed to the hard work that organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society have provided not only to help with preventative measures, but to also give encouragement and support to those who are living with cancer.

Between April 23^rd and May 4^th you can start your own non-profit or charity and help fight cancer.

April is the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month and CorporationCentre.ca wants to give back by donating $25 for every non-profit incorporation or charitable status application ordered through our services. Donating to the Canadian Cancer Society provides much needed funding towards research, advocacy, prevention and support for cancer patients and their treatment.

Simply click here to find out more information on non-profit incorporation and applying for charitable status and to proceed with placing your order. A donation of $25 from each order placed between April 23^rd and May 4^th will then be given to the Canadian Cancer Society in support of Daffodil Month.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Customer Service at 1-866-906-2677.

Small Business Focus – Shift Space Inc.

CorporationCentre.ca was established to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get their government and administrative filing done quickly and efficiently so that they have the time and energy to focus on growing their business. Over the years we've incorporated thousands of new businesses and have had a chance to watch them flourish and grow. Here is just one example of two entrepreneurs that incorporated their business with CorporationCentre.ca and have found great success with their company.

Shift Space Inc. is a Montreal- based communications company that gives people from various backgrounds the tools to communicate differently and effectively by providing workshops and services for individual and corporate development. Shift Space wants to focus on bridging the gap between the artistic and corporate worlds by teaching their clients new and creative forms of communication.

Shift Space was started 15 years ago by Lisa Kagan and Liz Valdez. They had been working at the local universities in Montreal, using their theatre-based training tools to help students develop their own communication skills.  Lisa recalls that their decision to go into business together was an easy one to make: “One day I just woke up and said ‘Liz – it’s time.’” After over 20 years of friendship the two women take a leap of faith, leave their jobs, and go off on their own path. And they haven’t stopped since.

Over time, Shift Space has grown from not only providing workshops and training sessions, but also by sharing a networking centre, bringing together groups from various communities, businesses, and fields. From this, Lisa and Liz are seeing new relationships growing in unexpected ways - musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, professionals and students are coming together to better human interaction and communication.

Much of what makes Shift Space so successful is the actual space it inhabits. An open and fluid area conveniently located in downtown Montreal, the “blank slate” space is designed to satisfy the needs of anyone using it, whether it be artists or professionals – or both!  Shift Space is continuously offering exciting programs and workshops targeted to anyone who wants to improve their communication skills in a new way. With their Montreal presence established, Lisa and Liz say that they are happy to travel to provide their services to those that can’t come to them.  They are striving towards setting the standard internationally for communication-based training – and they are well on their way.

For more information on Shift Space and their services, please visit www.shiftspace.ca.

Video Series - BOSHnewmedia Communications

BOSHnewmedia Communications - Trademark and Business Referral

Dawn Boshcoff had good foresight to change her career path 10 years ago by studying New Media Journalism and subsequently founding BOSHnewmedia Communications, which provides creative and innovative messages for brands to better position themselves online. Now, with the rise of social media, search engine optimization and other growing online marketing outlets, BOSHnewmedia has positioned itself to be a strong contender in the competitive marketing communications industry.

When Dawn was looking to register a trademark she quickly came across CorporationCentre.ca online and, after careful research, she applied for her trademark through the CorporationCentre.ca filing services. After finding the process to be easy and worry-free, with great customer service, Dawn continues to refer her clients to CorporationCentre.ca for all their business needs. As the saying goes, the best marketing is always word of mouth. Thanks Dawn!

To find out more about BOSHnewmedia Communications, visit her website at www. boshnewmedia.com.

Video Series – Éditions Dédicaces Inc.

Éditions Dédicaces Inc. - Business Formation

Guy Bouillane is the founder of Éditions Dédicaces Inc., a general publisher of a variety of genres of writing from poetry to science fiction. Incorporated in 2009 with CorporationCentre.ca, Grâce à internet, elle s'est fait connaître très rapidement à travers le monde et elle publie des auteurs provenant de plusieurs pays, dont la France, l'Algérie, la Suisse, la Belgique, la République du Congo, l'Argentine, les États-Unis et le Canada. Éditions Dédicaces now publishes authors from several countries, including France, Algeria, Switzerland, United States and Canada. The published works can be found many major online stores in both print and e-book format and continues to expand worldwide.

For more information on Guy and Éditions Dédicaces Inc. please visit www.dedicaces.ca.

Video Series - Geyser Marketing Group Incorporation

Geyser Marketing Group - Business Incorporation and Document Filing Services

 

Since starting his business on a tight budget and out-dated computer in 2003, Ron Kunitzky has built Geyser Marketing Group into a leading partnership marketing agency in Toronto. Ron has seen success not only as the President of Geyser, but also as a published author of his book Partnership Marketing.

Ron shares his passion and knowledge for partnership marketing, which is a collaboration of organizations in developing a marketing plan to meet each other’s respective goals, through various seminars, speaking and training sessions helping other companies to learn to expand their partnerships and grow their business.

In the video above, Ron shares with us how he started Geyser Marketing Group and the ease in which he was able to get his business up and running with the help of CorporationCentre.ca.

For more information on Geyser Marketing Group, or to purchase a copy of Ron’s book, please visit his website at www.geysermarketing.com.

Video Series - PatsyPie Trademark

PatsyPie - Trademark Application Filing Services

PatsyPie is a bakery specializing in gluten-free products such as cookies, brownies and biscotti. Started as a home business in St. Laurent, Quebec by Pat Libling, PatsyPie has grown tremendously, with products now being sold across Canada.

PatsyPie was started because Pat herself is celiac. Over the years Pat has tried practically every gluten-free product on the market but found that none of the products measured up to the quality and taste of regular baked goods. So Pat set out to perfect her gluten-free recipes and once she did, she was in business!

For Pat, finding a creative and original name for her company was easy - PatsyPie is a nickname her husband gave her years ago. As PatsyPie started to become a successful business, Pat knew she needed to protect her company name and logo, so she turned to CorporationCentre.ca to register her Trademark.

Check out Pat's story in the video above and for more information on PatsyPie gluten-free baked goods, please visit the website at www.patsypie.com!

Video Series - PixelCarve, Inc. Business Incorporation

PixelCarve, Inc. - Business incorporation and document filing services

Last fall, we decided that we wanted to give our clients the opportunity to showcase their business in a video campaign. We asked our clients to tell us about their business and how CorporationCentre.ca helped them start up. The response was amazing! We worked hard all winter to develop a series of videos that show the impact that CorporationCentre.ca has had on entrepreneurs and business owners across Canada.

The first video in our series comes from Pixelcarve, Inc., an interactive digital agency in Toronto.

Founded by Curtis Priest, Pixelcarve offers its clients creative and complex web design that focuses on building unique digital experiences for premium brands. Pixelcarve's services are focused on the web and mobile devices, but also offer services in digital signage, branding, design, photography and video.

Curtis, a self-proclaimed “do-it-yourself kind of guy”, started his company in 1998 in his parent’s basement with the help of CorporationCentre.ca. He incorporated his business with CorporationCentre.ca, and continues to use the document filing services to file his annual reports.

   

Find out more by watching the video below and visit Pixelcarve, Inc. at www.pixelcarve.com.



In the fall we asked our clients to tell us their business' story and how CorporationCentre.ca helped them start up.  Hundreds of entrepreneurs answered our request! We narrowed the group down and went on location last month to film our small business clients, showcasing their businesses and their use of CorporationCentre.ca services. 

Here's a shot of the green screen set up before we started filming. 

Stay tuned for the videos coming soon!

Register your Canadian Trademark in the U.S.

We may be in Canada, but nothing stops us from celebrating U.S. Thanksgiving!

Did you know that registering a trademark with the Canadian Trademarks Office protects the rights for that trademark in Canada only? That means that while your trademark is legally protected in Canada, there may be no legal limits to prevent a U.S. company from infringing on your trademark in the U.S.

Now you can protect your intellectual property in the United States by registering your Trademark in the United States with CorporationCentre.ca. On November 24th and 25th CorporationCentre.ca will be offering $100 off all U.S. Trademark application filings. Simply enter the Promo Code CCUSTMTNX2011 in your shopping cart.

CorporationCentre.ca has established a strong relationship with a U.S. Trademark Agent, providing you with the same quick and personal customer service experience, while maintaining compliance with all United States Trademark requirements.*

Click here for more information and to place your order. If you have any questions or need help with your order, please call 1-866-906-2677.

*CorporationCentre.ca cannot guarantee that your Trademark Application will be approved. Please note that CorporationCentre.ca does not provide legal advice to clients.

Prepare your Shareholders Agreement

Protect the future of your corporation with a Shareholders Agreement*

One of the first steps after forming your corporation is to decide how your business will be operated and managed. For corporations that have 2 or more shareholders, ground rules should be laid out from the start to ensure that your business maintains good corporate governance. These rules are generally set with a Shareholders Agreement.

So, from November 9th to the 11th CorporationCentre.ca is reducing the price of our Shareholders Agreement from $99 to $50 for our valued customers.

Visit our Contracts Page from 9 am on November 9th to 5 pm on November 11th to get your Shareholders Agreement for only $50. The agreement is prepared through our online Easy Contracts system, which builds the document based on the information entered by you. It’s quick, easy and all online!

Click here for a detailed checklist of the information you’ll need to prepare your Shareholders Agreement. Make sure you have all the necessary information to complete the agreement before you begin.

If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 1-866-906-2677, we’d be happy to help.

* Please note that the Shareholders Agreement provided through our system is not intended to replace the services an attorney who can review your particular circumstances and advise you accordingly. We are not a law firm and do not offer legal advice or legal services. This Shareholder Agreement should not be taken to be appropriate for all circumstances. Please note that this Shareholder Agreement cannot replace a lawyer or their advice, particularly in complex or intricate situations or where opposing interests may exist. Contracts are in English only.

CorporationCentre.ca $1 Incorporation Sale!

Small Business Week is over, but starting your business has just begun!

If you missed out on our first $1 Incorporations promotion, CorporationCentre.ca is offering another chance to take advantage of this great deal.

For one day ONLY, CorporationCentre.ca is offering $1 Incorporations.

On October 26th from 9 am to 5 pm ET,you can incorporate your business online with us for only one dollar.*

Click here for more information on incorporating your business.

Please note that this promotion is offered for orders placed on October 26th between 9 am and 5 pm ET only.

*Plus government fees. Click here for details on government fees for all Canadian jurisdictions.