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Guide to Corporate and Business Name Rules
Introduction This guide is intended to inform and assist persons wishing to register a corporate or business name in Prince Edward Island. Although this guide is intended to help you select an acceptable name and have it approved, the information is general in nature and the...
Register a Non-profit Corporation in PEI
A company without share capital and with no financial gain to its members may incorporate for non-profit purposes in Prince Edward Island under the Companies Act: Part II. You can submit the incorporation documents using the online submission form below. A non-profit corporation registered with the Province must renew the registration annually. The annual renewal registration may be submitted online at Renew a Cooperative or Non-profit in PEI. If your non-profit corporation intends to become a registered charity, please review the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements of a charitable...
New lobbyists registry available April 1
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent and accountable government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists. Prince Edward Island's new Lobbyists Registration Act and online registry take effect on April 1, 2019. “Lobbying is a legitimate and legal...
Government delivers emergency funding to Islanders
Islanders will be able to access emergency funding from government in the coming days to help recover costs associated with damages following Hurricane Dorian. The province’s first-ever Provincial Disaster Assistance Program will be rolled out early next week to help Islanders...
Register a Business: Co-operative
Any association intending to form a co-operative in PEI must apply to the Province for incorporation. This includes any housing or other non-profit co-operative. A registered co-operative in PEI operates under the authority of the Co-operative Associations Act. Please complete the online form below to request to incorporate. A cooperative association registered with the Province must renew the registration annually. The registration may be renewed online at Renew a Co-operative or Non-profit in PEI. You are advised to seek the services of a lawyer before you request to incorporate a business...
Look twice for motorcycles
As warmer days arrive, more Islanders are enjoying PEI roads on their motorcycles. A reminder that law enforcement officers will be conducting special traffic checks throughout May to ensure motorcycle riders and drivers are driving safe. Scott Lundrigan, PEI Crimestoppers...
Storm response
Government appreciates the patience of Islanders as PEI Emergency Measures Organization, along with our emergency response partners, focus on life safety in the first week of storm response. “We thank the emergency responders who have been fighting fires and saving lives, and...