There are two parts to the Law Society’s incorporation application process:
Once you have reserved a corporation name with the Registrar of Companies and received a ‘Results of Name Request’ form from the Corporate Registry, you must submit an online incorporation application to the Law Society. We will review your proposed corporation name and if approved, this will be confirmed in the form of a ‘Certificate Respecting Corporate Name’.
Apply to the Registrar of Companies for incorporation. Once the Law Corporation has been registered under the Business Corporations Act, you must apply to the Law Society for a permit. When Part I above is complete, you will be able to retrieve your online application and apply for a permit.
The Incorporation of a law practice information sheet contains detailed information on the application process. Before you begin, ensure your corporate name meets the requirements outlined in Section C of the information sheet.
Please note, a separate online application must be used for each law corporation.
You can apply online for your own incorporation or you can apply on behalf of a lawyer. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email with your confirmation code. You must reference this code in all future communications regarding your applications and use it complete your application.
You can edit your submission, review the status of your application, and download documents. You must enter your email address and confirmation code to retrieve a submitted application.