Corporate governance issues can arise at many stages in the life of a corporation. Businesses may establish governance structures when first incorporated, update them as the business grows, or address governance matters as ownership, management, or operational circumstances evolve.

Proper corporate governance can involve maintaining corporate records, addressing statutory filing requirements, and documenting important corporate decisions through resolutions and other corporate documentation.

We assist corporations, shareholders, directors, and officers with addressing governance issues and ensuring that corporate structures and decision-making processes reflect the objectives of the business and its stakeholders.

Our Corporate Governance Services

Our experience assisting clients with corporate governance matters includes:

• Preparing and maintaining corporate records and minute books
  
• Preparing corporate resolutions for directors and shareholders
  
• Preparing annual resolutions and other corporate documentation
  
• Filing annual returns for Alberta corporations
  
• Assisting with corporate record updates and corporate registry filings
  
• Advising on the roles and responsibilities of directors, officers, and shareholders
  
• Preparing and reviewing corporate governance documents
  
• Advising on corporate decision-making processes and approvals
  
• Assisting with governance matters in connection with corporate transactions
  

Service Agent and Corporate Compliance Matters

Corporations operating in Alberta may be required to maintain a registered office and service agent within the province, particularly in the case of extra-provincial corporations.

We assist clients with governance and compliance matters relating to these requirements, including acting as service agents for corporations registered to carry on business in Alberta and assisting with the related corporate and registry requirements.

Maintaining proper corporate records and ensuring that required filings and resolutions are completed can be an important part of ensuring that a corporation remains in good standing and that corporate decisions are properly documented.

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​When should corporate governance be addressed

It is generally advisable to address governance matters early, particularly where there are multiple stakeholders, changes in ownership or management, or where decision-making authority may affect the operation of the business.

What does corporate governance involve

Corporate governance involves the structures and processes by which a corporation is directed and managed, including decision-making authority, oversight, and the roles and responsibilities of those involved.

When should I seek legal advice on corporate governance

It is generally advisable to seek legal advice where governance arrangements may affect the structure, operation, or decision-making of a business, to reduce the risk of delays, complications, or issues and to ensure arrangements reflect the parties’ intentions. This may also include ongoing corporate governance and compliance matters, such as annual maintenance requirements, including the filing of annual returns to maintain good standing with the Alberta Registrar of Corporations and the completion of annual corporate resolutions.