Free zones in Canada, explained against Corporations Canada federally, or the relevant provincial registry: which zones or special regimes exist, what they
Choosing where to base a company in Canada can mean the difference between a standard regime and a special economic zone with its own rules.
Incorporation and tax run at both the federal and provincial level, so requirements differ by where a firm registers and operates. A company here is recorded in Corporations Canada federally, or the relevant provincial registry, and the guides below walk through which zones or special regimes exist, what they change about ownership, tax and customs, and the trade-offs against a standard setup for Canada specifically.
