What corporate work do we do?
- Incorporation and organization of Ontario and federal corporations
- Shareholder agreements and share structures
- By-laws, resolutions and minute book maintenance
- Annual filings and corporate record-keeping
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Restructuring and reorganization of corporate groups
- Documents for financial advisers and lenders
Should I incorporate in Ontario or federally?
An Ontario corporation, under the Business Corporations Act (OBCA), suits most businesses operating mainly in Ontario. A federal corporation, under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), gives stronger protection for the corporate name across Canada but may need to register in each province where it carries on business. Both must keep proper corporate records, including a register of individuals with significant control.
Why does a minute book matter?
The minute book is the corporation’s legal record — articles, by-laws, resolutions, registers of directors, officers and shareholders. Banks, buyers and the Canada Revenue Agency may ask to see it, and gaps are common in companies that were incorporated online and never organized. We can bring an existing minute book up to date.
Last reviewed: October 3, 2026General information about Ontario law — not legal advice for your situation.