This paper highlights important issues that should be considered when incorporating in Alberta. Topics discussed include: determining whether to incorporate federally or provincially; determining the corporate name; preparing articles of incorporation, including share classes and restrictions; and considerations for notice of registered address and notice of directors. The paper includes a sample incorporation checklist for Alberta.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Corporate Procedure Fundamentals seminar in Edmonton on May 3, 2017 and in Calgary on May 10, 2017.