Our comprehensive corporate maintenance service handles all mandatory legal requirements on your behalf, guaranteeing that your business is always compliant with regulatory guidelines. With the support of our business law firm, you can confidently direct your attention towards core business objectives, knowing that your company is in capable hands.
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If you desire a reliable partner to help you ensure that your business runs smoothly and continues to flourish, do not hesitate to contact us today. We are here to provide you with exceptional corporate maintenance services and support your business in reaching its full potential.
Annual Corporate Maintenance Requirements
Our annual corporate maintenance package provides peace of mind, as we take care of all essential paperwork and government filings necessary to maintain your corporation in good standing.
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We handle the annual declarations with government registries, draft the requisite annual resolutions for your board of directors and shareholders, and make any necessary basic modifications each year. Our service also includes ensuring that any fees with the government are paid on time, keeping your corporation up to date.
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Moreover, our package includes essential insertions to your minute book. By choosing Astre Legal as your elected domicile, we receive all government correspondences, ensuring timely and accurate filings each year.
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Connect with us today to learn more about how our annual corporate maintenance package can benefit your business. Our team is dedicated to supporting your company's continued success.
Provincial Corporation
$325.00 + tax
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Drafting the board of directors annual resolutions
Drafting the shareholders annual resolutions
Updating the corporate registers
Entry of the resolutions into the minute book
Filing the annual declaration
Federal Corporation
$325.00 plus tax
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Drafting the board of directors annual resolutions
Drafting the shareholders annual resolutions
Updating the corporate registers
Entry of the resolutions into the minute book
Filing the annual declaration
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What is a corporation?A corporation is a legal entity that can enter into contracts, incur debt, and even own property. Every corporation is comprised of shareholders, directors and officers. When forming a corporation, owners transfer money, property or assets into the corporation in exchange for shares. These owners then become shareholders of the corporation and they can buy or sell their shares without affecting the existence of the corporation.
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What's a minute book?Each corporation is legally required to keep, maintain and regularly update their corporate minute book. This book is the legal history of the corproation starting from its incorporation. Each decision is recorded into the minute book which allows potential investors, the CRA and interested people (for example, a potential buyer) to assess the history of the corporation. If you need to create, re-create, or update your minute book visit our minute book page. In a minute book, you will generally find: Certificate of Incorporation Articles of Incorporation Resolutions Share Certificates Share Registry Shareholder's Register Director's Register Officer's Register
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What are Shareholders, Directors, and Officers?"Enter your answer here
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Can one person incorporate a company?Yes, one person can incorporate a company by themselves. This person will play the role of the shareholder, director and officer.
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How long does a corporation exist?A corporation can exist forever since it is a separate legal entity. It is independent from its shareholders, directors and officers. It's existence can be ended by dissolution (voluntary or involuntary).
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Do I need a lawyer to incorporate?The incorporation process requires many legal documents which are best prepared by a lawyer. You should always consult with one before incorporating to ensure you have the right and accurate documents.
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What's the difference between a named and a numbered corporation?A corporation can be incorporated using a name or let the appropriate authority provide it with a number to identify the corporation. If dealing with the public, numbered corporations will also declare a business name that they will use for their business purposes.