10/13/2026
š¢ What is a Certificate of Incorporation?
A Certificate of Incorporation is an official document issued by a government authority confirming that a corporation has been legally incorporated.
It serves as evidence that the corporation has been formally created and recognized as a legal entity.
š A Certificate of Incorporation may be used for:⢠Opening a corporate bank account⢠Business and government registrations⢠Entering into contracts and agreements⢠Applying for licenses or permits⢠Proving the corporationās legal existence⢠Supporting legal, financial, or international transactions
š¼ What information may appear on it?⢠Corporation name⢠Incorporation date⢠Corporation or registration number⢠Jurisdiction of incorporation⢠Other official registration details
ā ļø Important: A Certificate of Incorporation is different from the Articles of Incorporation. The certificate confirms the corporation was incorporated, while the articles contain the corporationās foundational details.
š Using your corporate documents outside Canada?They may require certification, notarization, authentication, apostille, and/or translation, depending on the destination and purpose.
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