Annual Returns
Annual return is a yearly filing for your corporation, non-profit or society with corporate registries. It is a mandatory filing required by the Government of Alberta.
Annual returns must be filed yearly to:
- Maintain Good Standing of your corporation
- Keep an up-to-date public Records.
- Prove active operations of your business.
Due Date: It is due every year by the end of the month that matches your original date of incorporation. For example: If your corporation was registered in August, you should file your annual return by the end of September.
Consequences of Missing It: If you fail to file, the province can strike or dissolve your corporation rendering it inactive, which stops you from legally doing business.
Note: Corporate annual return is a different filing requirement from the yearly tax returns with Canada Revenue Agency.
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Please Note
Out-of-province corporation's with a home province of British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan do not need to file an annual return in Alberta.
All other out-of-province corporations registered in Alberta are required to complete an annual return in Alberta.
Annual returns for societies and non-profit organizations must be submitted directly to Alberta Corporate Registry to be registered.
This is not the same as your tax return which is filed through Revenue Canada.
The role of the registry agent does not include providing legal advice, that is the role of a lawyer licensed to practice law in Alberta.
More information can be found on the Government of Alberta website