Articles of Revival are legal documents used to restore a dissolved corporation to active status. Once revived, the corporation can once again legally conduct its business.
A Revival may required under the following circumstances.:
1. Involuntary Dissolution due to a failure to meet legal requirements, such as filing annual returns or paying taxes.
2. Voluntary Dissolution
3. Change of Corporate Status such as from a non-profit to a for-profit entity.
4. Rectification of Errors
Articles of Revival are valuable for a wide range of situations:
Business Owners who want to resume operations – If your corporation was dissolved, but you want to continue business activities under the same entity.
Businesses that still hold assets – Corporations that own property, intellectual property, contracts, or bank accounts often require revival to regain control of those assets.
Companies that want to maintain their brand name – Reviving a corporation allows you to keep the original corporate name rather than risking someone else registering it.
Owners who need corporate continuity – Some tax, legal, and contractual matters may require the original corporation to exist again.
Businesses dealing with government or licensing requirements – Certain permits, licenses, or government registrations may require the original corporation to be restored.
While each case can vary slightly, most revival applications require:
In some cases, additional steps may be necessary if the corporate name has been taken or if the corporation has been dissolved for a long period of time.
Our team reviews your corporation’s status and prepares the required filings to ensure the process moves forward without delays.
Potentially, yes – but the timing matters. If a dissolved corporation still owns assets, holds contracts, or has outstanding legal or tax obligations, revival can restore the corporation’s legal status and help address those matters.
Depending on how and when the corporation was dissolved, additional steps may be required to deal with assets or liabilities.
Reviving the corporation can be an important step in preserving its legal and financial continuity.
Careful Attention to Detail
Thorough Review of Documentation
Experience with both - Provincial and Federal Corporate Filings
Most Reliable and Efficient Service
While filing Articles of Revival may appear straightforward, the process often involves technical requirements that can lead to delays or rejected applications if not handled correctly. Even small errors in corporate information or documentation may result in resubmissions and additional processing time.
Our team understands the procedural requirements involved in reviving corporations across various sectors in Ontario and Federally under the Ontario Business Corporations Act and Canada Business Corporations Act.
With experience in these filings, we help ensure applications are prepared accurately and submitted to the appropriate authority. This allows your business to avoid unnecessary delays and focus on moving forward with confidence upon revival.
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