COVID-19: State of public health emergency. Mandatory measures remain in effect provincewide.
COVID-19 response
Corporations, partnerships, cooperatives and non-profit organizations are required to hold Annual General Meetings (AGMs) after August 14, depending on the date the AGM was originally scheduled for prior to being postponed due to COVID-19.
- Organizations that delayed filing annual returns must do so after the AGM
The Ministerial Order in support of the various temporary measures enacted during the health emergency is no longer in effect as of August 15. See details about those expired temporary changes for timelines and locations (PDF, 319 KB).
For more information on Alberta’s COVID-19 recovery plan, visit Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy.
Cost
Service providers will charge a government fee and a service fee for filing annual returns for Alberta and out-of-province corporations.
Alberta corporation
You must submit an annual return to an authorized Corporate Registry service provider. A reminder will be sent to your corporation’s registered office one month before the anniversary of incorporation.
If you do not file the annual return, your corporation may be dissolved.
Step 1. Gather shareholder information
You will need to collect the following information for your top 5 shareholders:
- names
- addresses
- percentages of issued voting shares
Step 2. Fill out the form
- Annual Return (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Step 3. Take your information to a service provider
You need to take your form to an authorized Alberta service provider. You will need to take:
- your annual return
- valid ID
- fee payment
If your information meets requirements, the service provider will enter it into the Corporate Registry computer system.
Out-of-province corporation
If your corporation's home province is British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan, you do not have to file an annual return in Alberta.
If your corporation is from another province or country, you will have to file annual returns in Alberta. You will follow the same process as Alberta corporations, shown above.
Alberta cooperative
You must submit an annual return to the Director of Cooperatives. A reminder will be sent to your cooperative shortly after the fiscal year end.
If you do not file the annual return, your cooperative may be dissolved.
Step 1. Gather information
Prepare a list of officers and directors effective as of the annual meeting date. Include the following information:
- names
- title
- addresses
You must also gather the following information:
- annual meeting date
- number of members
- auditor name and address
If a Unanimous Agreement is being added or ended, the agreement must be submitted with the Notice of Initial Execution/Termination of a Unanimous Agreement form. Submit these documents at the same time as the annual return.
Step 2. Fill out the forms
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- Annual Return (PDF, 178 KB)
- Notice of Initial Execution/Termination of a Unanimous Agreement (PDF, 104 KB) (if applicable)
Step 3. Send or drop off the form
Send the form and other attached information to the office of the Director of Cooperatives. Also, send any unanimous agreement with its related form, if applicable.
There is no charge to file the annual return or a unanimous agreement.
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 780-427-3033
Mail or drop off address:
Service Alberta
Director of Cooperatives
3C, Commerce Place
10155 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4
Out-of-province cooperative
If your cooperative is incorporated in British Columbia or Saskatchewan, you do not have to file an annual return in Alberta.
If your cooperative is from another province or country, you must submit an annual return to the Director of Cooperatives. A reminder will be sent to the Attorney for Service in Alberta close to the anniversary date of registration.
Step 1. Gather information
Prepare a current list of officers and directors. Include the following information:
- names
- title
- addresses
Step 2. Fill out the form
- Annual Return (PDF, 178 KB)
Step 3. Send the form
Send the form and other attached information to the office of the Director of Cooperatives.
There is no charge to file the annual return.
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 780-427-3033
Mail or drop off address:
Service Alberta
Director of Cooperatives
3C, Commerce Place
10155 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4
Non-profit company
You must submit an annual return to Corporate Registry. A reminder will be sent to your non-profit’s registered office one month before the anniversary of incorporation.
If you do not file the annual return, your company may be dissolved.
Step 1. Gather information
Gather a current list of officers and directors including:
- names
- addresses
- position titles
If the company has shareholders, get a list of the top 5 shareholders instead. Include the following information:
- names
- addresses
- percentages of issued voting shares
If the company is a public company, you must also include a copy of the current audited balance sheet.
Step 2. Fill out the form
- Annual Return (PDF, 290 KB)
Step 3. Send the form to Corporate Registry
Send the form and information to Corporate Registry.
There is no charge to file the annual return.
Mailing address:
Corporate Registry
Service Alberta
Box 1007 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W6
Religious society
Religious societies do not file annual returns.
Society
You must submit an annual return to Corporate Registry. A reminder is sent to your society one month before the anniversary of incorporation.
If you do not file the annual return, your society may be dissolved.
Step 1. Gather information
Gather a current list of officers and directors including:
- names
- addresses
- position titles
You will also need an audited financial statement.
Step 2. Fill out the form
- Annual Return (PDF, 72 KB)
Step 3. Send the form to Corporate Registry
Send the form, audited financial statement and current list of officers and directors to Corporate Registry.
There is s no charge to file the annual return.
Mailing address:
Corporate Registry
Service Alberta
Box 1007 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W6
Contact
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-7013
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)