Social Enterprise Startup (Incorporation & Minute Book)
Our Social Enterprise Startup Package is a flat-fee option designed for founders launching mission-driven businesses that blend social purpose with commercial activity. Here’s how it works:
For a flat fee of $1,020 (Ontario incorporation) or $920 (Federal incorporation), our lawyers will incorporate your new social enterprise and handle all required filings.
We will prepare social and environmental bylaws aligned with B Lab’s certification criteria, ensuring your organization is structured to balance profit with purpose.
We will also assemble a complete corporate minute book, including bylaws, organizing resolutions, registers, and share 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 who want to embed social and environmental commitments directly into their governance structure from day one—whether or not you intend to pursue full B Corp Certification in the future.
If you need help determining whether to incorporate federally or provincially, or if your social enterprise requires a more customized setup, we invite you to book a consultation with us to discuss next steps.
This package is subject to additional terms and conditions. Pricing reflected is subject to applicable taxes.
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 needed.
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)
Share certificates documenting initial ownership of shares in your corporation.
Social and Environmental Bylaws
Drafted based on B Lab’s certification criteria and tailored to your company’s unique circumstances.
Customized Digital Minute Book
All documents are organized and delivered in a structured digital format for easy access and reference.
Filing Fees Included
All required filing fees are included in the package price, except for extra-provincial filing fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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No, this package prepares your documents according to B Lab’s standards, but it does not include full certification assistance.
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Bylaws that reflect social and environmental purposes, written to align with B Lab’s criteria and your company’s unique circumstances.
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In addition to everything included in Basic Startup, it adds social and environmental bylaws tailored for your company.
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Yes, it prepares your company’s governance documents in line with B Lab standards, though this alone will not guarantee your company’s eligibility for B Corp certification.