Director / Officer Change
Filing of director or officer changes with the Ontario Business Registry.
Corporate work such as incorporations, minute books and business agreements is often work only a lawyer may do; before any work starts we confirm that what you need is within what a licensed paralegal is permitted to do, and we refer anything that is not to an Ontario lawyer.
What is included
- Preparing the annual resolutions of directors and shareholders
- Filing the annual return and any notice of change
- Updating the registers of directors, officers and shareholders
- Preparing or organising the minute book
What is not included
- Government registration and search fees and other disbursements, unless the service says they are included
- Tax, accounting or financial advice
- Work that only a lawyer may do, such as advice on disputes between owners
- Registration in other provinces, unless agreed in writing
- Ongoing corporate work beyond the service named
Who this service is for
- Corporations with a minute book to set up or bring up to date
- Owners changing directors or officers
- Small corporations that need their annual filings done
Information to have ready
- 1The minute book, or whatever records you have
- 2The year's financial statements, from your accountant
- 3Details of any change in directors, officers, address or shareholders
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The fee is $75 plus 13% HST ($84.75 in all) for the work described on this page. Court, tribunal or government fees and other disbursements are extra. We confirm the scope and the fee in a written retainer agreement before any work starts.
What happens when I check out?
You book a time for your intake call, then save a card on Stripe's secure page. Nothing is charged today: the card is only charged later, for an invoice for work already done, as your retainer agreement sets out. A licensed paralegal confirms the details, checks for conflicts of interest and, if we can act for you, sends the retainer agreement. Fees paid before the work is done are held in our trust account.
What happens if annual returns are not filed?
Ontario can dissolve a corporation for failing to file, and missing records can cause problems with banks, buyers and lenders.
Is a minute book legally required?
Yes. A corporation must keep certain records, such as its articles, by-laws, minutes, resolutions and registers, at its registered office or another permitted place.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- Government processing times are outside our control
- The work covers corporate filings and records, not tax or business advice
- Much corporate work may need a lawyer; we tell you before any work starts
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