Please note that we do not require a paper copy of your Law Corporation or LLP application. E-mail your scanned application to dmaxwell@nsbs.org. Note that you can scan documents using most smartphones.
After submitting your application, please contact us to process your application fee by:
- Credit card by calling us at 902-422-1491
- Online banking by add Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society as a payee under bill payments and use your member number, without the dash, as your account number
We do not accept e-transfer payments.
Law Corporations
Corporations that meet strict criteria are permitted to carry on the practice of law (Section 20 of the Legal Profession Act).
- Application for a Law Corporation Permit (PDF)
- Annual Renewal & Statement of Particulars (PDF)
- Law Corporation Procedures (PDF)
Limited Liability Partnerships
A law firm that is a partnership may apply to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
LLP Applications and Forms
- Application for a Provincial Limited Liability Partnership (PDF)
- Application for an Extra-Provincial Liability Partnership (PDF)
- Limited Liability Partnership Procedures (PDF)
Law Corporation & LLP Fees
| Law Corporation Fees | Net Fee | HST | Total |
| Application for permit under subregulation 7.4.2 | $350.00 | $52.50 | $402.5 |
| Annual renewal of permit under subregulation 7.4.7 | $150.00 | $22.50 | $172.50 |
| Changes to permit under subregulation 7.4.14 | $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| Reinstatement of permit under subregulation 7.4.21 | $250.00 | $37.50 | $287.50 |
| Limited Liability Partnership Fees | Net Fee | HST | Total |
| An application for registration under subregulation 7.3.2, an amount per NS partner of | $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| An application for registration under subregulation 7.3.5, an amount per NS partner of | $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| An application for renewal under subregulation 7.3.12, an amount per NS partner of | $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
Please note that we do not require a paper copy of your Law Corporation or LLP application. E-mail your scanned application to [email protected]. Note that you can scan documents using most smartphones.
Corporations that meet strict criteria are permitted to carry on the practice of law (Section 20 of the Legal Profession Act).
Limited Liability Partnerships
A law firm that is a partnership may apply to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
LLP Applications and Forms
Law Corporation & LLP Fees
| Law Corporation Fees | Net Fee | HST | Total |
| Application for permit under subregulation 7.4.2 | $350.00 | $52.50 | $402.5 |
| Annual renewal of permit under subregulation 7.4.7 | $150.00 | $22.50 | $172.50 |
| Changes to permit under subregulation 7.4.14 | $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| Reinstatement of permit under subregulation 7.4.21 | $250.00 | $37.50 | $287.50 |
| Limited Liability Partnership Fees | Net Fee | HST | Total |
| An application for registration under subregulation 7.3.2, an amount per NS partner of |
$50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| An application for registration under subregulation 7.3.5, an amount per NS partner of |
$50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| An application for renewal under subregulation 7.3.12, an amount per NS partner of |
$50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
Please note that we do not require a paper copy of your Law Corporation or LLP application. E-mail your scanned application to [email protected]. Note that you can scan documents using most smartphones.
Corporations that meet strict criteria are permitted to carry on the practice of law (Section 20 of the Legal Profession Act).
Limited Liability Partnerships
A law firm that is a partnership may apply to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
LLP Applications and Forms
Law Corporation & LLP Fees
| Law Corporation Fees | Net Fee | HST | Total |
| Application for permit under subregulation 7.4.2 | $350.00 | $52.50 | $402.5 |
| Annual renewal of permit under subregulation 7.4.7 | $150.00 | $22.50 | $172.50 |
| Changes to permit under subregulation 7.4.14 | $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| Reinstatement of permit under subregulation 7.4.21 | $250.00 | $37.50 | $287.50 |
| Limited Liability Partnership Fees | Net Fee | HST | Total |
| An application for registration under subregulation 7.3.2, an amount per NS partner of |
$50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| An application for registration under subregulation 7.3.5, an amount per NS partner of |
$50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| An application for renewal under subregulation 7.3.12, an amount per NS partner of |
$50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |