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Corporation Articles Of Incorporation
I need Articles of Incorporation for a Canadian technology startup with two share classes (common and preferred), planning to seek venture capital funding in March 2025, with a maximum of 5 directors and restrictions on share transfers to non-residents.
1. Corporate Name: The proposed name of the corporation, which must comply with CBCA requirements and include 'Limited', 'Ltd.', 'Incorporated', 'Inc.', or 'Corporation'
2. Registered Office: The address of the corporation's registered office, including street address and municipality within Canada
3. Number of Directors: The minimum and maximum number of directors the corporation may have
4. First Director(s): Names and addresses of the first directors who will serve until the first meeting of shareholders
5. Business Restrictions: Any restrictions on the business that the corporation may carry on
6. Share Structure: Details of the classes and maximum number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue
7. Share Rights: The rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions attached to each class of shares
1. Pre-emptive Rights: Include when shareholders should have the first right to purchase new shares before they are offered to others
2. Share Transfer Restrictions: Include when there should be restrictions on how shares can be transferred
3. Other Provisions: Include when additional provisions are needed for specific corporate governance requirements or restrictions
4. Special Shareholder Provisions: Include when specific shareholder rights or restrictions beyond standard provisions are needed
5. Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Include when there need to be limitations on foreign ownership of shares
6. Special Business Provisions: Include when specific business activities need to be authorized or restricted
1. Schedule A - Share Structure Details: Detailed breakdown of share classes, rights, and restrictions if too complex for main document
2. Schedule B - Initial Director Information: Detailed information about initial directors including their consent and contact information
3. Schedule C - NUANS Name Search Report: Results of the mandatory corporate name search showing availability of the proposed name
4. Schedule D - Notice of Registered Office: Detailed information about the registered office including mailing address if different from registered address
5. Schedule E - Director's Consent Forms: Signed consent forms from each initial director agreeing to act as a director
Authors
Registered Office
Board of Directors
Common Shares
Preferred Shares
Share Classes
Articles
By-laws
Director
Officer
Shareholder
Authorized Capital
Voting Rights
Dividend Rights
Liquidation Rights
Transfer Restrictions
Pre-emptive Rights
Redemption Rights
Conversion Rights
Business Day
Jurisdiction
Fiscal Year
Corporate Seal
Securities
Subsidiary
Registered Office
Share Capital
Share Rights and Restrictions
Director Provisions
Business Restrictions
Transfer Restrictions
Pre-emptive Rights
Voting Rights
Dividend Rights
Redemption Rights
Conversion Rights
Dissolution Rights
Amendment Provisions
Foreign Ownership Restrictions
Special Corporate Powers
Management Provisions
Shareholder Rights
Corporate Purpose
Authorized Number of Directors
Technology
Manufacturing
Retail
Professional Services
Healthcare
Financial Services
Real Estate
Construction
Energy
Transportation
Agriculture
Mining
Entertainment
Education
Non-Profit
Hospitality
Telecommunications
Legal
Corporate Governance
Executive Leadership
Compliance
Corporate Administration
Business Development
Finance
Board of Directors
Corporate Affairs
Regulatory Affairs
CEO
Company Secretary
Corporate Lawyer
Legal Counsel
Chief Legal Officer
Business Development Manager
Startup Founder
Entrepreneur
Corporate Governance Officer
Compliance Officer
Board Director
CFO
Legal Administrator
Corporate Paralegal
Business Operations Manager
Managing Director
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