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Our notaries will help you set up and organize your company, advising you on the legal structures best suited to your needs and objectives.
We support you at every stage of your business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring, ensuring that your transactions are legally secure.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us. Our experienced team is on hand to provide you with clear, pertinent advice, tailored to your specific needs.
- Choice of the most appropriate legal form (partnership, joint-stock company, sole proprietorship , etc.).
- Drafting of articles of association and share capital.
- Registration formalities at .
- Creation and legal organization of your minutes book.
- Drafting and keeping minutes of general meetings and board meetings.
- Updating the registers of your company book (register of shareholders, registers of officers and registers of directors).
- Changes to bylaws (capital increase or reduction, change of registered office, etc.).
- Integration of the next generation by estate freeze.
- Sale of shares.
- Business sale.
- Shareholders’ agreement.
- Mergers and acquisitions.
What we can do for you
Bookkeeping
Under Quebec and Canadian law, companies must keep a number of essential documents up to date, in paper or electronic format. These documents include articles of incorporation and amendments, resolutions of the board of directors and shareholders’ meeting, by-laws and any agreements between shareholders. They must also keep shareholder minutes and resolutions, and file various notices such as those relating to change of registered office, change of address or directors. In addition, a register of shareholders with names, addresses and shares held, a securities register detailing security holders and movements, and a register of ultimate beneficiaries detailing the person ultimately benefiting from the company’s profits or control must be kept up to date and available for audit.
Drafting and keeping minutes of shareholder meetings and board meetings
Taking and keeping minutes of shareholder meetings and board meetings means recording in writing all decisions taken within the company, clearly and in compliance with legal requirements. This process guarantees the validity of decisions in the event of verifications, audits or disputes, and keeps a structured and official record of resolutions adopted. Resolutions are drawn up annually at shareholders’ and directors’ meetings.
Amendments to the company's bylaws
In the event of major changes within your company, such as an increase or reduction in capital or a change of registered office, we make the necessary amendments to the articles of association to reflect these adjustments.
Choosing the most appropriate legal form
We can advise you on the legal structure best suited to your needs (partnership, Business corporation company, sole proprietorship, etc.), taking into account your objectives, taxation and legal protection.
Drafting of articles of constitution and share capital
We draw up your company’s articles of constitution and share capital structure, essential documents for the creation and smooth running of a company.
Company registration formalities
We’ll take care of registering your company with the Registre des Entreprises, an obligation for any company wishing to carry on business legally.
Integrating the next generation through estate freezing
This strategy allows you to integrate successors into your business, freezing the current value of the shares to transfer future growth to the next generation, while minimizing the tax impact.
Sale of shares
A share sale is a legal process whereby a shareholder sells all or part of his or her stake in a company to a buyer. This buyer could be an employee of the company, a third-party investor or simply a family member. This transaction must comply with the rules and laws in force, and often involves the collaboration of accountants and tax specialists to ensure that the sale is carried out in a way that complies with legal and tax requirements, while protecting the interests of all parties involved.
Commercial property sale
The sale of goodwill involves the sale of all a company’s commercial assets and rights, such as clientele, equipment, name and operating rights. This process requires rigorous legal documentation and well-supervised negotiations to protect the interests of both parties and ensure a transparent transaction that complies with legal obligations. The sale of a business may also include the transfer of rights linked to a commercial lease signed by the seller, enabling the purchaser to become the new tenant under the same conditions laid down in the lease.
Mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are transactions in which two companies merge, or one buys the other, with the aim of forming a larger entity or expanding its activities. We support you throughout these processes, ensuring that your interests are protected at every stage.
Incorporation
Incorporation consists of creating a legal entity separate from its owners, allowing controlled management and tax advantages for entrepreneurs.
Shareholders' agreement
We draw up agreements to define the rights and obligations of shareholders, including rules for the entry and exit of partners and solutions in the event of conflict.
Tax reorganization
Tax reorganization is a process whereby a company or individual restructures its assets, revenues or activities with the aim of optimizing its tax situation. This may include strategies such as merging or transferring assets to reduce the tax burden, meet tax obligations or better manage cash flows. The aim is to ensure more efficient tax management while complying with current tax laws.
Commercial financing
Commercial financing refers to all the financial solutions that enable a company to support and develop its activities. These may include mortgages, share issues to raise funds, promissory Note or other financing options tailored to the company’s specific needs. These solutions are designed to provide the company with the resources it needs to finance projects, manage cash flow or invest in new opportunities.
Dissolution and/or liquidation of a company
The dissolution and liquidation of a company are the formal stages in its definitive closure. Dissolution puts an end to the company’s legal existence, and must comply with certain administrative and legal formalities. It is sometimes accompanied by liquidation, which consists of settling the company’s debts, selling its assets and distributing any balance among the shareholders or associates. These processes enable the company’s existence to be brought to an orderly close, while respecting the rights of stakeholders and creditors where applicable.
Corporate law support
Every step of this process is designed to provide you with rigorous, professional guidance for your business law needs. Whether it’s incorporating a business, drafting contracts or reorganizing a company, we take care to protect your interests and those of your company.
Required documents
Two pieces of valid photo ID for each party involved
Any documents or information relating to the company concerned.
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