Canada Corporate Forms

Prepare a Directors' Resolution to reissue shares following a name change with this free template for Canadian corporations.

• When a corporate entity changes its name following an amalgamation, merger or otherwise, the previously issued and outstanding shares must be cancelled and new shares issued under the new name.
• This requires the authorization of the directors by way of a resolution.
• This corporate resolution template can be used in any province or territory of Canada which has a Business Corporations Act in effect.
• Available in MS Word format.

Fix the salary of a corporate officer at a specific amount with this Directors' Resolution template for Canadian corporations.

• This is a free downloadable form in MS Word format.
• Fully editable and reusable.
• This Resolution template can be used by companies incorporated under any provincial or federal Business Corporations Act.

Before a Canadian corporation can redeem any of its issued shares, the action must be authorized by a Resolution of the Directors.

• Use this easy downloadable template to prepare the Resolution form.
• By passing the Resolution, the Board of Directors authorizes the redemption of shares from a shareholder.
• The shares will be redeemed provided that the corporation determines that redeeming the shares would not render the corporation unable to meet its liabilities.
• A resolution for redemption of shares also requires the consent of the shareholders.
• This corporate template can be used by federal corporations and by any provincial corporation which was formed under a Business Corporations Act. A French language translation is required for use in Quebec.

Pass resolutions to form an audit committee with this set of Directors' Resolutions for a Canadian corporation.

• The resolutions deal with all matters relevant to the formation of the committee, including:
  • appointing the members of the audit committee,
  • determining how and when the committee will meet,
  • establishing how the audit committee will carry out its duties, and
  • setting procedures for the committee's reports to the Board.
• These template resolutions can be used by any business corporation incorporated under a Business Corporations Act throughout Canada, including the federal Act.

Before a Canadian corporation can grant a mortgage to a lender, the Board of Directors must pass these resolutions to approve the action.

• The directors authorize the corporation to mortgage certain property to a lender as security for a loan, an operating line or other amounts advanced by the lender to the corporation.
• This downloadable template can be used by corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act or under any provincial Business Corporations Act.
• A French language translation may be required for use in Quebec.
• The Directors Resolution to Grant Mortgage form for Canada is a fully editable and easy-to-use MS Word template.

Organize a newly incorporated Canadian corporation with these initial Directors Resolutions to Organize Corporation.

• These resolutions can be signed by all of the directors in lieu of holding a formal organizational meeting.
• The resolutions deal with the following matters:
  • appointing the corporate officers,
  • adopting the corporation's by-laws,
  • adopting a form of share certificate and issuing shares to the initial shareholders,
  • designating one or more officers as corporate signing authorities,
  • appointing a bank,
  • setting the fiscal year end of the corporation,
  • indemnifying each person who acts as a director or officer.
• These Canada Directors Resolutions to Organize Corporation are provided as a downloadable MS Word file which is fully editable.
• The documents can be used by corporations formed under any Business Corporations Act, whether federally or provincially. Different forms may be required for Quebec.

Do you plan to incorporate a business corporation in Canada? Use this free Incorporation Checklist to help you prepare the necessary documents to organize the corporation.

The Incorporation Checklist will help you gather all the required information, such as:

• • names and addresses of initial directors and shareholders
  • classes of authorized shares
  • jurisdiction (province) in which the company will be incorporated
  • registered and records office addresses
  • fiscal year end
  • other relevant information necessary to help you complete the forms.

This free Incorporation Checklist form is provided in MS Word format, and is easy to download, fill in and print. The checklist is prepared for use in Canada and is not applicable to other countries.

Prepare the Minutes for an annual shareholders meeting of a Canadian business corporation with this downloadable template.

• The template covers all the matters which would be put before the meeting as resolutions, and which the shareholders would vote on, such as approving the financial statements and electing the directors for the coming year.
• With this form, it's easy to fill in the blanks where indicated and prepare the final version of the minutes for distribution to the shareholders.
• Writing up the Minutes of your company's annual shareholders meeting doesn't have to be tedious. Download the template and see how easy it can be.
• Intended to be used only by companies incorporated in Canada under a provincial or federal Business Corporations Act.

Prepare the Minutes for a meeting of the Board of Directors of a Canadian corporation with this downloadable template form.

• The Minutes contain sections for:
  • constitution of the meeting, and determining if a quorum is present,
  • old business which requires attention,
  • the introduction of new business,
  • adjournment of the meeting.
• The template can be used by any company incorporated under a Business Corporations Act across Canada. A French language version is required in Quebec.
• This Canada Minutes of Directors Meeting template is provided in MS Word format.

Prepare Minutes for a Special Meeting of Shareholders with this Canadian corporate minutes template.

Keep accurate corporate records with this professionally drafted Special Meeting of Shareholders Minutes template for Canadian corporations. This downloadable and fully editable document helps you create a clear written record of the decisions made at a special shareholders' meeting, supporting good corporate governance and helping your corporation maintain complete minute book records.

Whether your corporation is federally incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) or incorporated under a provincial or territorial Business Corporations Act, this template provides a practical framework for documenting special shareholder business.

Download instantly after purchase and customize the document in Microsoft Word to suit your corporation's specific circumstances.

What's Included in the Template

This Canadian Special Meeting of Shareholders Minutes template includes sections for:

• Constitution and opening of the meeting.
• Confirmation of quorum.
• Appointment of the chair and secretary of the meeting.
• Details of the special business considered.
• Shareholder resolutions and voting results.
• Adjournment of the meeting.
• Signature blocks for the appropriate officers.

Why Use This Template?

• Designed for Canadian corporations.
• Suitable for federal and most provincial corporate statutes.
• Fully editable Microsoft Word format.
• Easy to customize for your specific corporate needs.
• Affordable alternative to having to prepare routine corporate minutes from scratch. Reuse the template as often as necessary.
• Ideal for maintaining a complete and well-organized corporate minute book.
• Instant download immediately after purchase.

Note: A French translation may be required for use in Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Who Can Use This Template?

This template is appropriate for:

• Federal corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act
• Corporations incorporated under a provincial or territorial Business Corporations Act
• Private and public corporations that are required to maintain a corporate minute book

Frequently Asked Questions

What constitutes a special meeting of shareholders?

A special meeting of shareholders in Canada is a meeting called to consider one or more specific matters that cannot wait until the annual meeting or that require shareholder approval outside the ordinary annual business of the corporation.

Examples of matters commonly dealt with at a special meeting include:

• Amending the corporation's articles.
• Approving an amalgamation or merger.
• Authorizing a sale of substantially all of the corporate assets.
• Approving a corporate reorganization.
• Considering other matters requiring shareholder approval under applicable provincial legislation or the corporation's governing documents.

Under the Canada Business Corporations Act, all business conducted at a shareholders' meeting other than the routine annual matters—such as receiving financial statements, electing directors, appointing the auditor, and approving previous minutes—is considered special business.

Who can call a special meeting of shareholders?

In general, the directors of a Canadian corporation may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time that they consider necessary. However, the CBCA also gives shareholders an important right. Under s. 143 of the Canada Business Corporations Act:

(t)he holders of not less than five per cent of the issued shares of a corporation that carry the right to vote at a meeting sought to be held may requisition the directors to call a meeting of shareholders for the purposes stated in the requisition.

If the directors fail to call the meeting within 21 days after receiving a valid requisition, the requisitioning shareholders may, in many cases, call the meeting themselves in accordance with the Act.

NOTE: Provincial Business Corporations Act legislation may have different requirements. For example, the Quebec Business Corporations Act (chapter S-31.1) requires the holders of 10% of the voting shares to sign the requisition.

Learn more about special shareholder meetings:

• Canada Business Corporations Act, Part XII—Shareholders
• "Navigating shareholder activism: The role of shareholder-called meetings" | Lexpert.ca

Are shareholder meeting minutes legally required in Canada?

All business corporations incorporated federally or provincially in Canada are required to maintain records of shareholder meetings as part of their corporate records and minute book documentation.

Properly prepared minutes provide evidence of the decisions taken by the directors and approved by shareholders and are important for legal, tax, banking, financing, and regulatory purposes.

Can I edit the document template?

Yes. The template is supplied in an editable Microsoft Word format so you can modify it to reflect the particulars of your corporate meetings, resolutions, and participants.

Is this template suitable for all provinces?

Yes. The template is intended for use by corporations incorporated federally or under any provincial or territorial Business Corporations Act. As corporate legislation varies slightly between jurisdictions, you should review the document to ensure it meets your corporation's specific requirements. A French-language version may be required for use in Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Maintain Accurate Corporate Records

Well-prepared shareholder meeting minutes demonstrate sound corporate governance, preserve an accurate history of shareholder decisions, and help maintain the legal integrity of your corporation's minute book.

Download this Canadian Special Meeting of Shareholders Minutes template today and create professional corporate records quickly, affordably, and with confidence.