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What happens if my federal corporation misses its annual return?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

Corporations Canada sends a default notice. The law allows it to dissolve a corporation after one year of not filing; its policy is to dissolve after two years, with a final notice giving 120 more days to file. A dissolved corporation cannot do business, so file on time even if nothing changed.

Source: Policy on annual filings: Canada Business Corporations Act, Corporations Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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