Business Name Registration
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....
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...
Introduction
This guide provides general information regarding share structure and restrictions under the Business Corporations Act (the “Act”). The information is general in nature and the examples set out below are for reference purposes only. This...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 request incorporation using the online form below.
A non-profit...
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:...
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...