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PEI Business / Corporate Registry

Please note: You may need to search two corporate registries until we fully transition to our new online registry system. If the business name you are searching does not appear below, please continue your search at PEI Corporate Registry – Original .
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PEI Business / Corporate Registry - Original

Please note: You may need to search two corporate registries until we fully transition to our new online registry system. If the business name you are searching does not appear below, you may find it in the other corporate registry at PEI Business Corporate Registry
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Re-registering in the New Online Business/Corporate Registry

All PEI companies are required to re-register by May 3, 2023, in the new Online Corporate Business Names Registry as part of the annual return process. The new online system will improve services to Island businesses by: Simplifying the process for submitting and retrieving documents; Improving access to business information for efficient updating; and Allowing business owners to view and print documents in-house. How do I register my company in the new system? Your company annual return form will contain clear instructions and a transition key to facilitate a simple, secure transfer of your...
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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...
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Corporate Transparency Requirements

This update provides general information regarding recent amendments to the Business Corporations Act. The information is not a substitute for legal advice. When in doubt, please seek legal advice to ensure that your corporation's needs are met. Starting in September 2020...
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Types of Businesses

Introduction There are four common types of business structures in Prince Edward Island: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and cooperative. Each of these structures is described below. The structure you choose will depend on various factors, including the nature of...
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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...
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OCBR Help and Instructions

Please find below a number of instruction documents that will assist you based on the task you are trying to complete in the Online Corporate and Business Registry ("OCBR"). OCBR Help Instruction Document Description Create Account Steps on how to create an account in OCBR. Find...
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