Document background
Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit organization is the primary constitutional document required when establishing a nonprofit corporation in Canada. This document must be filed with Corporations Canada under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA) and serves as the organization's founding charter. It is used when individuals or groups wish to create a formal nonprofit entity with legal standing separate from its members. The document includes essential information such as the organization's name, purpose, registered office address, director information, and membership structure. It forms the basis for the organization's legal existence and is often required when applying for charitable status, opening bank accounts, or entering into contracts. The Articles must comply with federal regulations and may need to be supplemented with provincial registrations depending on the jurisdiction of operations.
