Provincial Director Requirements, Residency Rules Across Canada
Provincial Director Requirements, Choose your province to see residency requirements, governing bodies, and nominee director services.
Each province has unique rules for directors and compliance.
Federal (Canada)
Residency Requirement
≥ 25% of directors must be Canadian residents; if < 4 directors, at least 1 must reside.
Governing Law
Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)
Alberta
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement (requirement removed effective March 29, 2021).
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (Alberta)
British Columbia (BC)
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (BC)
Manitoba
Residency Requirement
≥ 25% of directors must be Canadian residents.
Governing Law
The Corporations Act (Manitoba)
New Brunswick
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (NB)
Newfoundland & Labrador (NL)
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement (eliminated April 1, 2022).
Governing Law
Corporations Act (NL)
Nova Scotia (NS)
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Companies Act (NS)
Ontario
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement (repealed July 5, 2021).
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (Ontario)
Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (PEI)
Quebec
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (Quebec)
Saskatchewan
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement (removed under new SBCA in 2021).
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan)
Yukon
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (Yukon)
Northwest Territories (NWT)
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (NWT)
Nunavut
Residency Requirement
No residency requirement.
Governing Law
Business Corporations Act (Nunavut)
Frequently Asked Question
Provincial Director Requirements, If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or schedule a free consultation with our team of experts.
Do All Provinces in Canada Require Resident Directors?
No, many provinces such as British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario have removed residency requirements, while others like Manitoba and Federal corporations still require at least 25% resident directors. Consult us for all Provincial Director Requirements.
What Law Governs Director Requirements in Each Province?
Each province has its own Business Corporations Act (e.g., Ontario Business Corporations Act, BC Business Corporations Act), while federal corporations are governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA). Consult us for all Provincial Director Requirements.
How Do I Choose Between Incorporating Federally or Provincially?
Federal incorporation under the CBCA offers wider recognition across Canada, but provincial incorporation may be simpler and cost-effective depending on your business location and residency requirements. Consult us for all Provincial Director Requirements.