Indigenous business owners can register as an Indigenous corporation through the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). Indigenous corporations are eligible for additional benefits.

An Indigenous-controlled group may become incorporated to:

  • support the education and housing needs of First Nations people
  • secure land
  • seek greater recognition for First Nations people
  • provide legal assistance to First Nations people
  • develop First Nations infrastructure
  • promote art, performance or music.

How to register

You will need to follow the steps to register your business as an Indigenous corporation. The steps include:

  1. Identify your members.
  2. Create a rule book.
  3. Hold a meeting of members.
  4. Consider any exemptions you may need.
  5. Lodge your application.

Learn more about the steps to register as an Indigenous corporation.

Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Find out more about obligations of Indigenous corporations.

Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Check out the pre-incorporation workshops.

Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Support for Indigenous businesses

Learn more about the support available to First Nations business owners.

Starting an Indigenous business

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