New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA)
The New West Partnership Trade Agreement is a comprehensive trade relationship between Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan that fosters interprovincial collaboration. The agreement makes it easier for businesses to operate across provincial borders by simplifying registration and reporting requirements. For more information on the Agreement, click here.
Frequently asked questions about NWPTA's impact on business registrations
Alberta Corporations
If you have an Alberta corporation and want to conduct business in British Columbia and/or Saskatchewan, complete the NWTPA forms listed below and send them to Alberta Corporate Registry. A number of authorized Corporate Registry service providers also provide this service.
Name Reservation for Alberta Corporations, Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships
Forms for Extra-Provincial Registration in British Columbia
Forms for Extra-Provincial Registration in Saskatchewan
- New Extra-Provincial Registration
- Registration of Extra-Provincial Amalgamation or Restoral
- Change of Extra-Provincial Corporation Name
- Adoption of Assumed Name for Saskatchewan
- Cancellation or Change of Assumed Name for for Extra-Provincial Corporation
- Amendment of Head Office Address for Saskatchewan
- Appointment of Attorney for Saskatchewan
- Change of Address of Attorney for Saskatchewan
- Resignation of Attorney in Saskatchewan
- Ceasing to Carry on Business in Saskatchewan
Alberta Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships
If you have an Alberta limited partnership or limited liability partnership and want to conduct business in British Columbia, complete the NWTPA forms listed below and send them to Alberta Corporate Registry. A number of authorized Corporate Registry service providers also provide this service.
NWPTA does not yet apply to registration of Alberta limited partnerships or limited liability partnerships in Saskatchewan. It is expected to go into effect in 2013. In the meantime, Alberta limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships must apply directly to Saskatchewan for extra-provincial registration in that province.
Forms for Limited Partnership Extra-Provincial Registration in BC
- Registration Statement
- Changes to Registration Statement
- Notice of Attorney
- Notice of Cancellation of Registration
Forms for Limited Liability Partnership Extra-Provincial Registration in BC
- Registration Statement
- Changes to Registration Statement
- Notice of Attorney
- Cancellation of Registration
Alberta Trade Names and General Partnerships
If your Alberta business is a trade name (sole proprietorship) or general partnership that also carries on business in the other two provinces, you will need to apply directly to British Columbia or Saskatchewan for registration because there are no provisions for extra-provincial registration of trade names and general partnerships.
