Permit for a Corporation
If you are applying for a new Permit and you are already logged in under an ABVMA portal, you MUST first log out for the system to create a new permit application.
VPEs in Alberta can be owned by registered unrestricted individual veterinarian(s) or a corporation. Any corporation participating in the ownership of a VPE (in whole or in part) must have a permit. A corporation within a corporation requires a separate permit.
In addition, a veterinarian providing locum or contracting services through their corporation, must have a permit for their corporation.
A registered, unrestricted veterinarian, or approved ABVMA permit holder must hold at least 51% of the voting shares of a corporation in order to be approved as a permit holder.
Before you apply, gather the following information:
· A copy of the C ertificate of Incorporation with the Government of Alberta Registrar of Corporations
· A copy of the most recent Annual Return from the Government of Alberta
or
A letter or a shareholder register from your lawyer that includes the shareholder names and percentage of voting shares held by each. The shareholder register must be signed by a lawyer or include the law firm’s company logo. When the shareholder register does not state whether the class of shares is voting, please also attach the articles.
or
For recently formed corporations that do not yet have an Annual Return and do not have lawyer documents, please register the shareholders of the corporation with an Alberta registry agent and request a Proof of Filing showing the shareholders and voting shares held by each shareholder.
These documents must be attached to the online application in order to proceed with approval.
To search for a Registry near you, visit: Government of Alberta - Find a registry agent
Permit for a Corporation Fees
Fee | GST | Total | |
New Permit for a Corporation Application Fee Establishment of a new permit, non-refundable |
$338.23 | $16.92 | $355.15 |
Permit for a Corporation Annual Fee This fee will be charged once documents have been verified and prior to administrative approval, and must be paid annually in order to renew the permit. |
$187.87 | $9.40 | $197.27 |