Change · 05
Change, restructure & exit
Change is not a second incorporation. Name the event, then use formation only for what must be newly registered — or the M&A hub for a deal.
First job Name the change event before treating it as a new incorporation.
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Key considerations
- Is this an amendment, an equity deal or an exit?
- What must be filed versus contracted?
- Does the M&A hub own the transaction?
Decision map
Keep the question bounded.
- Name the eventScope change, officer, address, equity or liquidation.
- Split the fileAMR change versus a share purchase or merger.
- Hand off dealsStructure, diligence and gates live on the Corporate & M&A hub.
Quick answers
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Curated resources
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Helpful to prepare
Facts that make the next conversation clearer.
These items are orientation aids, not a legal requirement list.
- Current licence and articles
- Proposed change in one sentence
- Whether counsel should open the M&A route instead
Local context
Add the city when registration practice changes.
AMR queues, bank onboarding and social-insurance setup vary after the national vehicle is chosen.
Open city and province guidesCounsel hand-off
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