Consultation Draft: Business Corporations Act
Draft Business Corporations Act for discussion
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Draft Business Corporations Act for discussion
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...
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
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 .
A discussion paper prepared by the Consumer, Labour and Financial Services Division for public consultation on proposed new Business Corporations and Securities Transfer legislation.
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...
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...
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...
Any Co-operative Association or Non-profit corporation registered with the Province must renew the registration annually. Please complete the online form below. What information do I need to complete the online form? You will be asked to provide: Business identity and contact information CRA Business Number or PEI Registration Number Name of auditor appointed at the annual meeting Identity and contact information for current Directors/ Officers (noting any change of names currently registered) Full payment of renewal fee What is the annual fee to renew a corporate registration? Renew a Co...
Securities Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap-S-3.1 Document Type: Local Rule Document No: 45-508 Subject: Respecting Community Economic-Development Businesses Effective Date: July 4, 2011 Local Rule 45-508 Respecting Community Economic-Development Businesses Interpretation 1. (1) In this...