Newfoundland & Labrador Annual Return: How to File with the Registry of Companies — File it to avoid dissolution of your Corporation
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Deadline coming up? File your Newfoundland & Labrador annual return in 1 business day → · $149 all-in, filed directly through the Registry of Companies — includes the $100 government fee (NL has the highest gov fee in Canada).
Newfoundland and Labrador corporations incorporated under the Corporations Act (Newfoundland and Labrador) must file an annual return with the Registry of Companies within 3 months of the corporation's anniversary date.
Government fee included. Filed within 1 business day. Deadline monitored every year.
When Is the Newfoundland Annual Return Due?
Newfoundland annual returns are due within 3 months of the corporation's anniversary date (the date of incorporation).
Who Must File?
All corporations incorporated under the Corporations Act (Newfoundland and Labrador), plus extra-provincial corporations registered in the province, must file annually — including inactive corporations.
What Information Is Required?
- Full legal name and Newfoundland Corporation Number
- Registered office address in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Names and addresses of current directors and officers
- Principal business activities
How to File
Newfoundland annual returns are filed through the Registry of Companies at digital.gov.nl.ca.
Steps:
- Access the Registry of Companies portal
- Locate your corporation
- File the annual return and confirm or update information
- Pay the $100 government fee
- Receive confirmation of filing
Government Fee
The Newfoundland and Labrador government fee is $100 — the highest of any Canadian jurisdiction, reflecting the province's registry cost structure.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to file results in non-compliance status, followed by notice of intent to dissolve, and ultimately administrative dissolution. Revival requires a formal application and fees.
File Your Newfoundland Annual Return Through the Registry of Companies
CRS files Newfoundland & Labrador annual returns directly through the Registry of Companies on your behalf. You don't need to navigate the provincial portal yourself — we prepare the return, file it before your 3-month anniversary deadline, and email you the confirmation.
Turnaround: 1 business day from order. Price: $149 + applicable tax — all-in, including the $100 government fee (the highest gov fee of any Canadian jurisdiction).
We'll pull your registry record, confirm what's changed, and file. No lawyer needed.