Once a company has been incorporated, it must file a report annually to maintain its active status. A reminder form is sent out annually by Corporate Registries prior to the anniversary of the company’s incorporation.

WHAT YOU NEED WHEN FILING YOUR ANNUAL RETURN

• One piece of acceptable personal identification
• Your Annual Return form (can be completed at time of filing)
• Ensure your corporation is up-to-date with:
  • Change of corporation address
  • Change of directors
  • Change of director address

WHY DO I NEED TO FILE AN ANNUAL RETURN?

As a small business owner, filing an annual return is one of your most important administrative duties.

The annual return ensures your corporate information remains current with Alberta Corporate Registries. If your annual return is not filed, the corporation will ultimately be dissolved.

WHEN TO FILE AN ANNUAL RETURN

File the annual return by the last day of the month following the anniversary of the registration month. For example, if your corporation was registered in April, you should file your return by April 30.