Corporate minute book template for Canada
Free templates are a starting point. A prepared book saves you checking every section number and register by hand.
| Statutes covered | CBCA and OBCA |
| Pre-filled | Registers, resolutions, certificates |
| Format | Print-ready PDF, about 30 pages |
| Price | CA$89 once |
What a complete template set should include
- General by-law
- Organizational resolutions of directors and shareholders
- Consents to act as director
- Share subscriptions
- Registers: directors, officers, securities, transfers, ISCs
- Share certificates without par value
- Annual resolutions
Where free templates go wrong
Common trap: the wrong statute
Many free templates cite another province's Act or use par value shares. CBCA and OBCA shares have no par value, and the section numbers differ between the two Acts.
Others leave out the ISC register, which private federal and Ontario corporations must keep.
Skip the template hunt
Enter your details once and get a pre-filled book with the right Act's citations.
Have us prepare it, CA$89 →Template vs prepared book
| Option | Typical cost | Turnaround | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself from free templates | Free | Hours to days | Generic forms, you check every citation |
| Hosted subscription software | About CA$99 to CA$249 per year | Minutes, then ongoing | Online records, renews yearly |
| Law firm or paralegal service | Often several hundred dollars | Days | Prepared and reviewed for you |
| Canada Minute Book | CA$89 once | Instant PDF | Complete tabbed book, CBCA or OBCA citations, no renewal |
Ranges are typical public prices seen in October 2026 and vary by provider.
Tabs in a standard Canadian minute book
| Tab | Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate and articles |
| 2 | By-laws |
| 3 | Organizational resolutions |
| 4 | Consents and subscriptions |
| 5 | Registers |
| 6 | Share certificates |
| 7 | Annual resolutions |
| 8 | Minutes and later resolutions |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free minute book template for Ontario?
Free templates exist, but you must adapt every citation and register yourself. Our prepared book is pre-filled with your details for a one-time fee.
Word or PDF?
We deliver a print-ready PDF. You sign it on paper or with an e-signature tool.
Does it work for BC or Alberta?
Not yet. We cover federal CBCA and Ontario OBCA corporations today.
Get the finished book instead of a blank template
CA$89 once, instant PDF.
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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.