Incorporation of companies and corporate amendments
Forming a business is an important but complex step. Whether you want to incorporate a company or amend its articles of incorporation, you can depend on the expertise of our lawyers and notaries.
- Name search
- Registration with the Registrar of Companies
- Organization of the corporation (capital structure tailored to your needs, share issuance, election of directors, appointment of officers, etc.)
- Amendments to the articles of incorporation
Updating the company minute book
The minute book is a crucial resource for any business and should be updated periodically. Our team remains available to ensure the compliance of your minute book information.
- Annual resolutions
- Dividend declaration
- Declaration of annual and current updates to the Registraire des entreprises
Acquisitions/sales
The acquisition and sale of a business involves legal, fiscal and personal aspects. According to your needs, our lawyers and notaries serve as strategic partners throughout the process.
- Sale/acquisition of assets
- Sale/acquisition of shares
- Merger
- Corporate reorganization
- Due diligence of all information relevant to the proposed transaction
Negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts
Prudence is required in contractual matters. The team at De Grandpré Jolicoeur can provide you with professional support at all stages, from negotiation to the drafting of the final agreement.
- Letters of intent
- Confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements
- Commercial leases
- Franchises
- Shareholder agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Service contracts
- Non-competition agreement
- Non-solicitation agreement for customers and employees
Liquidation and dissolution
Sometimes a company needs to be dissolved. When this happens, we provide you with the assistance you need to dissolve its legal existence and have it struck off with the Registraire des entreprises.
- Liquidation agreement
- Dissolution of the company
- Removal from the Registraire des entreprises
Partnerships
The Civil Code recognizes various types of for-profit companies, each of which has its own legal framework. Our team will help you create the right corporation for you.
- General partnership agreement
- Limited partnership agreement
Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
NPOs are full-fledged persons under the law. Our lawyers and notaries will assist you with all the steps required for its creation and more.
- Incorporation of non-profit organizations
- Preparation of general regulations
- Assistance in convening general meetings