How to Register A Practice
Application for a Joint A/E Corporation

The corporate entity must first be legally established in the Province of Manitoba and registered with the Manitoba Corporations Branch (an extra-provincial registration must be obtained by non-resident corporations).
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The name of the corporation must follow the guidelines under Section 15.5 of the MAA By-Laws.. When registering with the Corporations Branch, you must submit written permission from the MAA to use the word "architect" or variant in a corporate name. 

The application form for a Certificate of Approval must be signed by all directors in the corporation who are APEGM Registered Members or APEGM and MAA Registered Members. A written undertaking must be signed by any MAA Registered Member accepting responsibility for the practice of architecture by the corporation.  

• Application for Joint A/E Corporation
• Undertaking

The completed application forms must be attached with:  

• A government certified or notarized copy of the Articles of Incorporation, confirming the information provided in the application (non-resident corporations must also provide a certified or notarized copy of the Certificate of Registration in the Province of Manitoba).
• Evidence of a valid Certificate of Authorization from APEGM. 
• Evidence that the directors, officers and shareholders, as applicable, are APEGM Registered Members.
• Evidence of a minimum of $250,000 in liability coverage for the corporation, including the practice of architecture by MAA Registered Member(s).
• A copy of the proposed letterhead to be used by the corporation.
• An application fee of $210.00 (includes GST).

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How To Register A Practice