Shareholders’ Agreement and Bye-laws: Canada: International Joint Ventures

Originally published in Practical Law Company, 2010.

1. What are the main documents that regulate the constitutional arrangements and day-to-day operation of a joint venture company incorporated in your jurisdiction? (Please answer this and other questions in respect of the corporate vehicle that is most likely to be used for a private joint venture with two or more corporate shareholders.)

The main documents required to establish and maintain a company are:

• Articles of incorporation. Incorporation under Canadian federal and provincial business corporations legislation is accomplished by delivering articles of incorporation in the form prescribed by regulation to the appropriate government department, together with the required supporting materials and fees. The articles of a company incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act must include: