From Struck to Active: Understanding Alberta's Company Revival Process

Written By: Laura Edmonds

Being organized is sometimes one of the hardest parts of owning a business. The paperwork can seem endless. One form that most commonly slips through the cracks is the Alberta Annual Return. The Government of Alberta requires that your annual returns be submitted each year. This form tells the province that your company is active and that your corporate information is current. If you don't file these returns for two consecutive years, Alberta Corporate Registries will strike your company for failure to file. If that happens, your business is no longer a valid corporation in Alberta. Fortunately, if this happens to you and your company, AMA and our team of business specialists can help return your active status and get you back in operation.??

The process to change the status of your company from struck to active is called a "revival." The first step in a revival is downloading, filling out, and submitting the Articles of Revival form.

This form tells the AMA business specialist why the company is being revived and which authorized representative from the company is requesting the service. Once we have that information, we move to the second step of the revival, which is filing all the outstanding annual returns. We can file your completed paperwork with one last quick verification of your company's information. Shortly after that, you'll receive a Proof of Filing for each annual return filed and a Certificate of Revival. The cost of reviving your company will depend on a few factors, but be aware that the sum will be more than just the cost of filing overdue annual returns.??

An AMA business specialist like myself can help you with the revival process. If you have any questions or would like assistance, you can contact me at [email protected] or 403-724-6068.?