Corporate Law
Dependable Corporate Lawyers in Ottawa
Bunning & Farnand provides legal support for businesses handling corporate matters in Ottawa. Our team assists with business formation, contracts, shareholder agreements, corporate transactions, and governance requirements.
We aim to provide clear legal guidance based on each client’s business structure and circumstances. Whether you require assistance with preparing corporate documents, reviewing agreements, or addressing a business transaction, our team can provide legal services suited to your requirements. Contact us to discuss your corporate legal requirements with our team.
Our Packages
At Bunning & Farnand, we strive to keep costs low for our corporate clients. Our various corporate packages are designed to provide the services you need and allow you to request additional services as required.
For most people, we recommend our standard provincial (Ontario) incorporation package, which will generate a corporate key granting you access to the Ontario Business Registry. Some clients require a federal incorporation, which allows the company to act in all provinces across the country. Contact our office to find out which option is right for you.
Package | What’s Included | Costs¹ (HST Incl) |
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Standard Ontario Incorporation | Provincial Incorporation, NUANS pre-search and one full NUANS name search (additional searches are $50), a ‘digital minute book’ including share certificates (add a physical minute book for $200.) | $1,500.00 |
Standard Federal Incorporation | Federal Incorporation, NUANS pre-search and one full NUANS name search (additional searches are $50), and a ‘digital minute book’ including share certificates (physical book extra.) | $1,400.00 |
Physical Minute Book only (existing companies) | Black attaché case with corporate seal, dividers, and pre-printed corporate registers, ledgers, by-laws, tabs, and share certificates, and including initial corporate resolutions. | $700.00 |
Digital Minute Book Only (for existing companies with no corporate records) | Corporate by-laws, registers, ledgers, resolutions, and share certificates in Microsoft Word format, delivered by email and hard copy (binder not included.) | $500.00 |
Ontario Annual Returns | Consultation with our staff and filing of Ontario Annual Returns on your behalf. (Ontario Corporate Key required.²) | $250.00 |
¹ Note that our standard costs include both legal fees and disbursements and are subject to change by our corporate supplier's pricing, Federal/Provincial government registration fees, and any additional work required over and above the standard package.
² Ontario Corporate Keys are generated automatically if you incorporated your company after October 19, 2021. If your company was incorporated prior to that date, you will need to request a key from the Ontario Business Registry before we can provide any registration services.
Business Formation and Structuring
Our team of corporate lawyers in Ottawa can assist businesses with the legal steps involved in establishing and structuring a corporation. Proper legal documentation can help define responsibilities, ownership interests, and procedures between the parties involved.
Corporate services may include:
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Incorporation and corporate organization
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Shareholder agreements
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Corporate reorganizations
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Directors’ and shareholders’ matters
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Preparation and review of corporate documents
Contracts and Business Agreements
Businesses enter into agreements with customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, partners, and other parties. A legal review clarifies contractual rights and responsibilities before finalizing an agreement.
Our corporate lawyers in Ottawa may assist with:
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Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
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Negotiating contractual terms
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Partnership and shareholder agreements
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Purchase and sale agreements
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Business-related legal documentation
To gain more information, you can read the answers to some commonly asked questions about our legal services in Ottawa.
Corporate Transactions and Changes
Business transactions can involve significant legal and financial considerations. Whether a company is purchasing another business, selling its assets, restructuring its operations, or changing its ownership, appropriate legal documentation is an important part of the process.
Bunning & Farnand provides legal assistance with corporate transactions while considering the applicable legal requirements and circumstances of each matter.
Ongoing Corporate Legal Support
Corporate legal requirements may continue throughout the operation of a business. Companies may require assistance with corporate records, shareholder matters, financing arrangements, governance issues, and other business-related concerns.
Our team aims to provide clear legal information and practical assistance so clients can understand the documentation and obligations associated with their corporate matters.
Additional Services
We offer other corporate solutions for your new or existing business, such as:
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Updating corporate records with the Ontario Business Registry (such as directors and registered head office information)
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Amendments to your corporate minute book
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Filing Annual Returns
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Corporate restructuring and reorganization
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Preparation of annual minutes and dividends
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Sale of corporate assets
Pricing is based on complexity and any additional disbursements. Please contact our office to discuss your needs. We recommend that you consult with your corporate accountant for financial and tax advice prior to discussing major corporate changes with our lawyers.
