Appointment of Attorney

To legally operate in the Province of New Brunswick, a corporation incorporated outside the province must file an Appointment of Attorney. This allows the corporation to designate a local address—such as ours—as its official address when it does not have a physical office in New Brunswick. This ensures compliance with provincial requirements and allows the corporation to receive legal and government documents within the province.

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What Is an Appointment of Attorney?

An Appointment of Attorney is a legal authorization that allows a person or company to appoint another individual—usually a lawyer or legal representative—to act on their behalf. This is often required for businesses that operate in a province where they are not physically located, particularly for extra-provincial registrations or foreign-owned corporations doing business in Canada.

Appointing an attorney doesn’t give them full control of your business. Instead, it allows them to receive legal notices, government correspondence, and other official documents on your behalf within that jurisdiction.

When Do You Need an Appointment of Attorney?

You may need to file an Appointment of Attorney if:

  • Your business is incorporated federally and needs to register in a province (e.g., Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick)

  • Your company is based outside Canada but operates inside it

  • You’re registering a business in a province where you don’t reside

  • The government requires a local representative for compliance

It ensures your business meets local legal requirements, even if you operate remotely.

What Does the Process Involve?

Appointing an attorney usually includes:

  1. Selecting a qualified individual or firm based in the required province

  2. Signing and submitting an Appointment of Attorney form

  3. Filing the document with the provincial registry

  4. Keeping the appointment current—updating if the attorney changes

Our team can help you identify whether you need to file an Appointment of Attorney and guide you through the full process.

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