Business Forms

The Canada Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement (Hybrid Method) is an option that Canadians can consider to put a succession plan in place for the continuity of their small business.

• This type of buy-sell agreement is known as a 'hybrid' buy-sell.
• Under this Agreement, the corporation holds life insurance policies on each of the shareholders.
• Upon a shareholder's death, the corporation will collect the insurance proceeds, and use the proceeds to fund the purchase of the deceased shareholder's shares by any of the surviving shareholders who are interested, on a pro rata basis (proportional to their existing shareholdings).
• Any unpurchased shares will be redeemed by the corporation.
• The corporation will make an election for a deemed dividend to be paid from the capital dividend account if possible.
• The Agreement is governed by Canadian income tax laws.
• This legal contract form is available in MS word format and is fully editable.

Would your business survive the death or retirement of one of the owners? Provide for the continued existence of the business with this Canada Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement (Corporate Redemption Method).

• The corporation obtains life insurance policies on each of the shareholders and uses the proceeds to fund the redemption, acquisition or cancellation of the corporation's shares.
• Upon the death of a shareholder, the corporation redeems the deceased shareholder's shares and makes an election that the deemed dividend is to be paid from the capital dividend account to the extent possible.
• The Agreement contains several different options for methods of valuating the shares.
• The Agreement is made pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada).
• This Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement (Corporate Redemption Method) is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.

Plan ahead for the continuation of your business upon the death or retirement of an owner with this Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement (Promissory Note Method) for Canadian companies.

• The corporation will hold life insurance policies on each of the shareholders and use the proceeds to redeem and acquire its own shares from a deceased shareholder's estate.
• If a shareholder dies, the surviving shareholders can purchase the deceased's shares on a pro rata basis (proportionate to their current shareholdings) by issuing the corporation a promissory note for the purchase price.
• The corporation will loan the purchaser the amount of the purchase price from the insurance proceeds, and then makes an election for a deemed dividend to be paid from the capital dividend account if possible.
• This is a fully editable legal form in MS Word format which can be customized to fit your circumstances.
• Governed by Canadian tax laws and ntended to be used only in Canada.

Write your construction contracts for building and renovation projects with this sample short form agreement for the United Kingdom.

• The builder will furnish labour and materials and build the structure in a workmanlike manner, according to the approved plans.
• The builder will obtain appropriate liability insurance.
• Payment of the contract fee will be made in several instalments.
• If the work is not completed by the agreed completion date, the builder must pay to or allow the owner a rebate as liquidated damages. This does not apply if the delay is due to circumstances outside of the builder's control.
• Buy and download the UK Short Form Construction Contract, and you can use it over and over. You can also customise and edit it as you like.

Set out the terms and conditions for construction of a residential single-family dwelling with this Short Form Construction Contract for USA building contractors.

• The contractor will furnish labor and materials and build the structure according to the approved plans.
• The owner is responsible for arranging building permits, access to the work site, utilities hook-ups, and compliance with zoning requirements.
• The contract price will be paid in several installments.
• The owner must arrange financing and having the site prepared for construction (surveying, staking, excavation, etc).
• The contract template does not contain any State-specific references or language. Those can be easily added if required.
• Writing your project agreements is easy with the USA Short Form Construction Contract. Download the template now.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Track the day's shooting during filming of a movie or TV production with this free Shot List Log form, which you can use to record:

• shooting date,
• shot and scene numbers,
• type of shot,
• one-line descriptions.

Available in MS Word format and easy to use as a pre-printed form.

Hire out a skippered yacht or boat to holidaymakers with this Australia Skippered Vessel Charter Agreement.

Skipper's Authority 

• The charter operator will supply the services of the vessel master (skipper).
• The skipper has sole authority to determine if the weather conditions are unsafe and to vary the course of the vessel due to weather, other vessel traffic or any other reason.
• The skipper also has the authority to terminate the charter if the party does not abide by the operator's rules regarding use of the vessel.

Damage, Fees and Refunds

• Any damage, loss, refuelling costs, restocking fees for consumables, etc. will be deducted from the customer's security deposit.
• If the charter is ended early due to weather, breakdown or other reason not caused by the customer's party, a prorated refund will be issued.

Optional Clauses

• The Agreement contains an additional section for self-catered charters.

Format and Jurisdiction

• The Skippered Vessel Charter Agreement is available in MS Word format and is fully customisable and reusable, making it both convenient and cost-effective.
• This legal document template is intended to be used only for boat charters in Australia.

Hire out yachts, sailboats or other pleasure craft in the UK with this Skippered Vessel Charter Agreement.

• This template is for a skippered charter, and the operator will supply the services of a qualified vessel master.
• The skipper will be in complete control of the navigation and responsible for the safety of the vessel and her guests and crew.
• The master also has the authority to terminate the charter if the party does not abide by the operator's rules regarding use of the vessel.
• Any loss or damage to the vessel, furnishings, equipment or fittings will be charged against the charterer's security deposit.
• The charterer's party shall not do anything which might vitiate the operator's insurance on the vessel.
• The charter is responsible for paying all running expenses and provisions for the skipper, and the replacement cost of any consumables that have not been replaced at the time of redelivery of the vessel.
• Provisions for cancellation or withdrawal from the Agreement for instances where the charterer is (i) a natural person, or (ii) not a natural person.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
• This legal template can be used throughout the United Kingdom.

This Small Equipment Rental Agreement can be used to rent a variety of equipment, appliances and furniture in Canada.

You can use the Rental Agreement to rent out equipment by the day, week or month. Provisions of the contract include:

• limitations on use;
• no warranties given by the supplier;
• security deposit and late charges;
• pick-up and return of rental items;
• reservations and cancellations;
• loss or damage;
• the customer's obligation to carry additional insurance;
• the customer's indemnity of the owner against claims or damages.

This template Equipment Rental Agreement is available as a downloadable MS Word template. It was prepared to be used in Canada.

Adopt a workplace policy governing the use of social media by your staff with this downloadable Social Media Workplace Policy Statement.

• The Policy Statement covers content, posts and comments made to any social media or content sharing site, including Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn, blogs, forums and similar sites and networks.
• The Policy outlines a set of guidelines that employees, management, consultants and contractors need to follow with respect to their contributions and posts to these sites.
• The Policy also clarifies the consequences if an employee fails to comply with the Policy.
• This is a downloadable and fully editable MS Word file.