How to Incorporate an Ontario Nonprofit: Federally or Provincially?

This episode explains the crucial early decision for nonprofits looking to incorporate in Ontario: whether to incorporate provincially (specifically in Ontario) or federally.

‍Provincial incorporation in Ontario offers benefits such as easier access to funding, potential tax advantages, limited liability protection, an independent legal identity, and perpetual existence.

‍Federal incorporation provides nationwide name protection, enhanced prestige, greater flexibility for national operations, and potentially advantageous governance structures.

Ultimately, the choice depends on a nonprofit's geographic scope, administrative capacity, future plans, and budget, though both options offer core benefits like limited liability and legal standing.

This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm exclusively serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B&H Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs.

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