How to Register A Practice
Application for an Architectural 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). Click here for information and applications for incorporating a business in Manitoba. 

The name of the corporation must follow the guidelines under Section 15.4 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. 

Application forms for a Certificate of Approval must be signed by all Directors of the corporation who are either MAA Registered Members or applying for membership. There are two forms:  

• Directors who are current MAA Registered Members
• Directors applying to be MAA Registered Members

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 minimum of $250,000 in liability coverage for the corporation.
• A copy of the proposed letterhead to be used by the corporation. 
• An application fee of $210.00 (includes GST).

Applications for Registered Membership(s) and the Certificate of Approval may be submitted at the same time. 

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How To Register A Practice