Registry of Joint Stock Companies forms and documents
Collection of forms and documents that businesses and non-profits need in order to file information with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Legislation requires each legal structure to provide specific business information to Registry of Joint Stock Companies. This collection provides the forms and documents businesses and non-profits can use when providing Registry of Joint Stock Companies with the required information.
Reserving a name for your business or non-profit
Choosing a name for your business or non-profit: guidelinesGuidelines you need to follow when choosing a name for your business or non-profit.
Reserving a name for your business or non-profit: guidelinesProcess of reserving a name for your business or non-profit with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Reserve a name for your business or non-profitBusinesses and non-profits need to apply to reserve a name before they register, incorporate or change an existing name.
Sole proprietorship
Register a sole proprietorshipMost sole proprietorships need to register with Registry of Joint Stock Companies to operate in Nova Scotia.
Appoint or change a recognized agent for a business or non-profitAppoint or change the recognized agent for your business or non-profit. Or change the recognized agent’s address.
Change the sole proprietor or partner in a business or non-profitSole proprietorships and partnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when the sole proprietor or partner changes. Businesses and non-profits that have a registered business name (operating name) need to notify the registry of changes to their incorporated partners.
Change the address for a sole proprietorship, partnership or business name (operating name)Sole proprietorships and partnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies of changes to the business location, mailing address and residential address of the sole proprietor or partners. Businesses and non-profits that have a registered business name (operating name) need to notify the registry of changes to the business location or mailing address.
Change the name of a sole proprietorshipA sole proprietorship can change its name by filing a Name Change Form with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Dissolve a sole proprietorshipSole proprietorships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when they dissolve.
End a sole proprietorship: request for revocationSole proprietorships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies if their business is no longer operating.
Partnership
Register a partnership (general)A partnership, also called a general partnership, is the most common type of partnership formed in Nova Scotia. Most partnerships need to register with Registry of Joint Stock Companies to operate in Nova Scotia.
Register a limited partnershipA limited partnership has at least 1 general partner and at least 1 limited partner. A limited partner has only limited liability. Limited partnerships need to register with Registry of Joint Stock Companies to operate in Nova Scotia.
Register a limited liability partnershipLimited liability partnerships need to register with Registry of Joint Stock Companies to operate in Nova Scotia. The liability of partners in a limited liability partnership is limited to some degree.
Appoint or change a recognized agent for a business or non-profitAppoint or change the recognized agent for your business or non-profit. Or change the recognized agent’s address.
Change the address for a sole proprietorship, partnership or business name (operating name)Sole proprietorships and partnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies of changes to the business location, mailing address and residential address of the sole proprietor or partners. Businesses and non-profits that have a registered business name (operating name) need to notify the registry of changes to the business location or mailing address.
Change the sole proprietor or partner in a business or non-profitSole proprietorships and partnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when the sole proprietor or partner changes. Businesses and non-profits that have a registered business name (operating name) need to notify the registry of changes to their incorporated partners.
Dissolve a partnershipPartnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when they dissolve.
End a partnership: request for revocationPartnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies if their business is no longer operating.
Company
Incorporate a limited companyIncorporate a limited company by filing the required form and documents with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Incorporate a company limited by guaranteeIncorporate a limited by guarantee company by filing the required form and documents with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Incorporate an unlimited companyIncorporate an unlimited company by filing the required form and documents with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Statutory Declaration Form: incorporate a companyIf you’re incorporating a company, you need to file a Statutory Declaration to confirm that the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association comply with the Companies Act.
Register an extra-provincial, federal or foreign corporationRegister a corporation that was incorporated in another jurisdiction and wants do business in Nova Scotia.
Notice of officers and directors for an incorporated companyIncorporated companies need to file and change the officer or director information with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Appoint or change a recognized agent for a business or non-profitAppoint or change the recognized agent for your business or non-profit. Or change the recognized agent’s address.
File or change your registered office address: incorporated companiesIncorporated companies need to file and change their registered office address information with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Change the name of a companyA company can change its name by filing a Name Change Form with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Co-operative
Incorporate a for-profit co-operativeIncorporate a for-profit co-operative by filing the required form and documents with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Incorporate a non-profit co-operativeIncorporate a non-profit co-operative by filing the required form and documents with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Change co-operative by-laws and make other changesCo-operatives can change their Articles of Incorporation and by-laws or do something out of the ordinary by filing a special resolution with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Notice of officers or directors for a co-operativeCo-operatives need to file and change the list of officers and directors information with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
File your co-operative’s financial statements with Registry of Joint Stock CompaniesCo-operatives need to file financial statements with Registry of Joint Stock Companies each year.
Change the name of a co-operativeA co-operative can change its name by filing a Name Change Form with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Wind up and dissolve a co-operativeCo-operatives need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when they wind up and dissolve.
Society
How to incorporate a society: overviewHow to incorporate a non-profit under the Societies Act.
Incorporate a societyIncorporate a society by filing the required form and documents with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Notice of officers and directors for a societySocieties need to file and change the officer or director information with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Appoint or change a recognized agent for a societyAppoint or change a recognized agent for your society. Or change the recognized agent's address.
File or change your registered office address: societiesSocieties need to file and change their registered office address information with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Change society by-laws and make other changesSocieties can change their by-laws or do something out of the ordinary by filing a special resolution with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Change your society’s Memorandum of AssociationSocieties can change their Memorandum of Association by filing a special resolution with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
File your society’s financial statements with Registry of Joint Stock CompaniesSocieties need to file financial statements with Registry of Joint Stock Companies each year.
Change the name of a societyA society can change its name by filing a Name Change Form with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Wind-up and dissolve a societySocieties need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when they wind up and dissolve.
Business name (operating name)
Register a business name (operating name) on behalf of a business or non-profitMost businesses and non-profits need to register their business name (operating name) with Registry of Joint Stock Companies if it’s different than their legal name.
Register a business name (operating name) on behalf of a societySocieties need to register their business name (operating name) with Registry of Joint Stock Companies if it’s different than their legal name.
Change a business name (operating name) on behalf of a business or non-profitA business or non-profit can change its business name (operating name) by filing a Name Change Form with Registry of Joint Stock Companies. The business name is different than the legal name.
Change the address for a sole proprietorship, partnership or business name (operating name)Sole proprietorships and partnerships need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies of changes to the business location, mailing address and residential address of the sole proprietor or partners. Businesses and non-profits that have a registered business name (operating name) need to notify the registry of changes to the business location or mailing address.
Dissolve a business name (operating name) on behalf of a business or non-profitBusinesses and non-profits need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies when they dissolve their business name (operating name).
End a business name (operating name) on behalf of a business or non-profit: request for revocationBusinesses and non-profits need to notify Registry of Joint Stock Companies if they’re no longer using the business name (operating name).
Letter of Authority
Authorize a filer: Registry of Joint Stock CompaniesYou need to be an authorized filer for a business or non-profit to file online updates with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Copies of documents
Get copies of documents on file with Registry of Joint Stock CompaniesOrder copies of documents that are on file with Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
Fees
Registry of Joint Stock Companies feesFees for Registry of Joint Stock Companies transactions, including registrations, filings and updates to your business or non-profit information.