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The corporation’s legally designated office address for corporate and administrative purposes.

In practice

It may differ from an operating location or storefront. The federal form does not accept a post office box for the registered office.

What to check next

Use the registered-office guide to locate the official record. For service of legal documents, confirm applicable rules with a qualified adviser.

Sources and review

Source checked October 30, 2026. Examples illustrate the process; they do not describe a real corporation.

Corporations Canada — Registered office instructions