The second edition of Advanced Corporate Legal Procedures provides a complete overview of the fundamental legal issues and procedures associated with the Canadian business sector. Author Elizabeth Gillis discusses the key legislation that affects different types of businesses—from larger corporations to not-for-profit organizations—as well as the legal steps involved in the formation and maintenance of a business, including registration, minute books, and share types. The text addresses the relevant provisions of the business corporations legislation and the Ontario Securities Transfer Act, describes the role of related government departments, and includes a chapter on not-for-profit organizations and charities. Additionally, it offers sample forms relating to corporate legal procedures.

• Advanced Corporate Legal Procedures, 2nd Edition, is also available as an ebook. To inquire about pricing for your firm or organization, please contact Debbie Hogan or call 1-888-837-0815 ext. 239
• Comparative table of incorporation provisions across Canada
• Table of annual returns filing due dates
• Steps for incorporating a range of company types, including federal non-profits
• Sample forms for inclusion in federal and provincial corporate registrations, name searches, issuance of shares, and more

Part I: An Overview of the Different Types of Business Entities

• Chapter 1: Legal Structures for Carrying On Business and Other Activities
• Chapter 2: Carrying On Business in Partnership
• Chapter 3: Corporations

Part II: Setting Up a Corporation to Do Business

• Chapter 4: Corporate Management
• Chapter 5: Shares
• Chapter 6: Names
• Chapter 7: The Formation of Corporations
• Chapter 8: Post-Incorporation Organization
• Chapter 9: Post-Organization Considerations

Part III: Maintaining a Corporation

• Chapter 10: Extra-provincial/territorial Registration
• Chapter 11: Preparing for Directors’ and Shareholders’ Meetings
• Chapter 12: Annual Matters
• Chapter 13: Corporate Changes
• Chapter 14: Other Changes
• Chapter 15: Not-for-Profit Organizations, Corporations, and Charities

Glossary
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