Document background
Charter Articles of Incorporation are essential documents required when establishing a new corporation in Canada, whether at the federal or provincial level. They are filed with the appropriate government authority to create the legal entity and obtain a Certificate of Incorporation. The articles contain fundamental information about the corporation, including its name, share structure, restrictions, and governance framework. This document is typically prepared when entrepreneurs or organizations decide to incorporate a business, requiring careful consideration of various elements such as share classes, director requirements, and business restrictions. The articles must comply with either the Canada Business Corporations Act for federal corporations or the relevant provincial business corporations act for provincial incorporations. Once filed and approved, these articles become public documents and serve as the corporation's foundational constitutional document, establishing its basic characteristics and operational framework.
