Basic Startup (Incorporation & Minute Book)

Our Basic Startup Package is a flat-fee option covering the essential legal steps required to properly form and organize a new corporation or nonprofit. Here’s how it works:

  • For a flat fee of $820 (Ontario incorporation) or $720 (Federal incorporation), our lawyers will incorporate your new company or nonprofit and handle all required filings.

  • We will also assemble a complete corporate minute book, including organizational resolutions, registers, ledgers, and share issuances or membership records.

  • The flat fee includes related government filing fees and disbursements (e.g., NUANS reports), except for extra-provincial filing fees.

This package is ideal for founders and organizations seeking a properly structured legal entity without the complexity or cost of a bespoke corporate setup.

If you already have a draft structure in mind or need guidance on whether to choose federal or provincial incorporation, we invite you to book a consultation with our lawyers to discuss next steps.

This package is subject to additional terms and conditions. Pricing reflected is subject to applicable taxes.

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What's Included

NUANS Name Search

The lawyer checks your proposed company name against existing businesses to ensure it is available and legally valid. This step helps prevent conflicts and future legal issues.

Incorporation and Initial Return Filings

Preparation and submission of all required documents for incorporation at the provincial or federal level. Ensures your company is officially registered and compliant with the law.

Articles of Incorporation

Custom-drafted legal documents that establish your corporation’s structure, purpose, and rules. Includes the B Corp legal element (if requested).

Bylaws and Organizing Resolutions

Formal rules and resolutions that govern your company’s operations, helping founders establish clear internal structures.

Shareholder or Member Registry

An official record of shareholders or members, required for corporate compliance and governance.

Share Certificate (For-profits Only)

A legally valid certificate documenting initial ownership of shares in your corporation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Individuals or groups looking to incorporate a for-profit company or non-profit organization, with all required documents prepared by a lawyer.

  • Articles of incorporation, bylaws, organizing resolutions, shareholder/member registry, and share certificate (as applicable).

  • There’s not a huge difference, but the costs and filing requirements vary a bit. This is something we can discuss more in a paid consultation, or once a new client has chosen to proceed with this work with the firm.

  • Yes, it ensures your proposed name is unique and legally available.