Minute book services in Canada, compared
Public prices, formats and turnaround for the main Canadian options, checked on October 31, 2026.
| Lowest prepared price found | CA$89 once, ours |
| Fastest | Instant PDF, ours at CA$89 |
| Ongoing records | Subscriptions, about CA$99 to CA$249 per year |
| Prices checked | October 31, 2026 |
The comparison table
| Provider | Format | Public price | Delivery | Notes from their page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Minute Book | Prepared PDF | CA$89 once | Instant download | CBCA or OBCA, by-law, resolutions, registers, ISC register, share certificates |
| Tobuso | Hosted digital book | $99 once | 3 business days | Compiles records you send; first year of compliance monitoring free |
| MinuteKeep | Software | $99 per year | Self-serve | Annual subscription, Word and PDF exports, several provinces |
| IncorpDirect | Prepared PDF (Ontario) | $130 plus $14.95 shipping line | By email after confirmation | Share certificates not included; up to 6 directors and shareholders |
| Ownr | Incorporation plus online minute book | Subscription, renews yearly | With incorporation | Online Minute Book Plan free first year, then renews annually |
| CorpCentre | Cloud service | $249 per year | After onboarding review | Auto-renews; part of a compliance suite |
| Corporate Registry Services | Prepared digital book | From $289 self-serve, $389 prepared | Typically 2 business days | All provinces and territories |
| Korporex | Prepared book | $399 | 3 to 5 days | Extra fees per added person and share class |
| Physical kit sellers | Binder, seal, certificates | About $135 to $155 per kit | Shipped, days | Blank or lightly filled; you complete the documents |
Prices are taken from each provider's public web page on October 31, 2026, in Canadian dollars, before tax, and may change. Check the provider's site before you buy. Names are trademarks of their owners; we are not affiliated with them.
How to choose
Pick a one-time prepared book if you want the organizational documents done once and plan to add each year's resolutions yourself or with your accountant. Pick a subscription if you want hosted storage and annual resolutions handled for you and are happy to pay every year. Pick a lawyer if your share structure is unusual, you have a shareholder agreement to coordinate, or you are reorganizing.
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Have us prepare it, CA$89 →What every complete book should contain
- Articles and any amendments
- By-laws
- Organizational resolutions of directors and shareholders
- Registers of directors, officers and securities
- Register of individuals with significant control (CBCA s. 21.1, OBCA s. 140.2)
- Share certificates or a written statement for uncertificated shares
Common trap: comparing on price alone
Some offers leave out share certificates, cap the number of people, or charge per extra shareholder or share class. Compare what is actually included.
Where we fit
We prepare federal (CBCA) and Ontario (OBCA) books only, for CA$89 once, delivered as a PDF the moment you pay. If you are in British Columbia, Alberta or Quebec under a provincial statute, choose a provider that covers your province.
- Digital vs physical minute book
- Subscription vs one-time
- Ownr minute book alternative
- What goes in a minute book
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest minute book in Canada?
Free templates cost nothing but you prepare everything. Among prepared options we found, ours is the lowest public price at CA$89 once; others start around CA$99, with differences in what is included and how fast it arrives.
Is a subscription required to keep a minute book?
No. The statutes require the records, not a service. You can keep them yourself on paper or electronically.
Are these prices current?
They were checked on October 31, 2026. Providers change prices, so confirm on their sites.
One price, no renewal
CA$89 once for a complete CBCA or OBCA book.
Sources
This page is general information, not legal advice. We are a document preparation service, not a law firm. Review by a lawyer licensed in your province is recommended.