To provide counselling
The intention of the Act is to have an
181 of the Corporations
Supplementary Letters Patent, are also available on the ServiceOntario website at www.ServiceOntario.ca. Are the proposed
This handbook contains
proposed name of the corporation. systems. The name should also describe the purpose of the charity. III of the Corporations Act. complies with the requirements set out in the Corporations Act
which states: Not
GL 515-05. the Companies and Personal Property Security Branch is: Companies and Personal Property Security Branch requirements than a not-for-profit corporation of another type. of the Governor General
1.1 The purpose of this handbook is to provide general information on the nature of a not-for-profit corporation and guidelines on how to incorporate such a corporation. For information on how to apply to Canada Revenue Agency for charitable registration, you may wish to contact Canada Revenue Agency, Charities Directorate in Ottawa (see Contacts – Appendix “G”). If you include the expedite fee for the ServiceOntario, your application will receive expedited service only once it is received by the ServiceOntario. charity is dissolved. available in the reference department of your local public library or they may
website at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca. If one of the amalgamating corporations is charitable or if the amalgamated
the applicable statutes. – Samples of Object Clauses for Non-Profit, Non-Charitable Corporations under Part III of the Corporations Act, APPENDIX “B”
non-charitable corporations or to change only the name of a charitable
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To relieve poverty in
services for aged, ill or disabled persons including personal care,
a cheque for the
corporation has an interest. To
Draft Standard Clauses for non-profit, non-charitable, corporations under Part
that suggests or implies connection with the Crown or the Royal Family. management of the corporation.
the corporation is a separate legal entity distinct from its members and has
The Application for Revival of a
or by visiting the ServiceOntario
The
Toll
such activities must be incidental to the principal objects of the corporation
recreational and athletic programs for benefit to the community; promoting the
the government by supplying information collected as a result of research
are permitted by Regulation (O.Reg. showing of horses (and, particularly, the sponsorship of an annual exhibition
In Ontario, not-for-profit corporations are incorporated by filing Articles of Incorporation. the. Detailed
An employee handbook is an essential tool for successfully integrating new employees into your team. establishing, operating and maintaining a senior citizens’ centre to provide
charitable, the courts have decided that it will not be considered charitable. Letters Patent and any Supplementary Letters Patent for each amalgamating
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The information is required to be provided under sections 1 and 2 of the Charities Accounting Act. clubs - these are corporations with objects in whole or in part of a social
For
There
to needy persons experiencing long-term unemployment. ServiceOntario will by Order dissolve
sports, games and recreation, and in particular,______________________; arranging games, matches
})(); The appropriate form is
Central Forms Repository. 2, Application For Incorporation of a Corporation Without Share Capital, http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/GetAttachDocs/007-07109~6/$File/07109E.pdf, Application
The Public Guardian
obtained from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee or from ServiceOntario. drama, art, music, handicrafts, hobbies and recreation for the benefit of the
126. similar corporate name so long as the proposed name is not CONFUSINGLY or
the corporation (see part 5.4). directors of a corporation is established at the time of incorporation, being
Charities are a special kind of
as provided for in the Regulations to the Corporations Act),
This information is used to monitor
services to persons with debilitating diseases, illnesses and conditions. be filed with ServiceOntario within 15 days of a change to the head office of
Corporations Tax Requirements, 5.17 Dissolution
the corporate name will be used. Toronto, Ontario
A: names that are
A corporate name that is too
181(section 5) provides that a corporate name shall not be too general. Revenue Agency has approved the Public Guardian and Trustee’s pre-approved
Here is a summary of such prohibitions and
on without the purpose of gain for its members and any profits or other
You may wish to consult private legal counsel in determining the appropriate remedies available to you. Act (see
appropriate amount made payable to the Minister of Finance? thousands, of unincorporated organizations in Ontario that are carrying on
})(); this point, you should consider whether the activities or undertaking of the
If the application for Supplementary Letters Patent meets the separate
musical and other educational and cultural events, festivals, pageants and
section 149.1. (416) 212-6586
It is advisable to
Regulation (O. Reg. available on request with a processing time of 7 business days. Generally
guidelines are intended to provide some basic information on incorporating a
work the charitable corporation will undertake. Directors of a corporation which uses
To obtain a Nuans Report, you may visit the, All
website at www.ServiceOntario.ca or
the pre-approved object clauses do not accurately describe the purposes you
and documenting changes in the health of the community. consultation with the regulating bodies may, in the long run, save you time,
a coined word or a dictionary word used in a fanciful sense quite different
Queen’s Park
Section 7 - Officers 8. ecclesiastical, canon or church law, rule or regulations conflicts with the Corporations
successors but at the same time it also places certain responsibilities upon
for
establishing, operating and maintaining shelters for the homeless, and by
K1A
If
property remains to be distributed, the proposed plan of distribution including
In these cases, a detailed explanation is required to be provided to the Public Guardian and Trustee that shows how the objects fall within one or more of these categories. Ottawa, Ontario
bureau, service, agency or activity of any government without the consent in
incorporation until you receive the name search report. It is intended to be used by members, directors, officers, administrators and others supporting organizations that are thinking of incorporating as a not-for-profit corporation, but may not have not-for … Service Providers under contract with the Ontario government. Toronto ON M7A 1A2
When submitting
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to purchase new uniforms for its
Suppliers are listed in the Yellow Pages under
promoting interest in and
changing, and equipment rooms and other facilities for members and their
Incorporator’s Handbook are set out in, An original Ontario-biased Nuans name search report (see Part 2.13) is required if the corporation is reviving under a name other than the name at dissolution or if more than 10 years have elapsed since the corporation was dissolved. provided that only letters from the Roman alphabet or Arabic numerals or a
will not be accepted where the objects indicate that it is being incorporated
For more information about the
establishment and operation of a residents’ association for the purpose of. For more on each topic, visit the other pages in this section. (on stationery, signs, uniforms, cheques, correspondence, newsprint,
As a separate legal entity a corporation is not affected by changes
Section 1 - General 2. Subsequently,
The following outlines the CIA AR filing
Accessibility; Location: Forms Home > Quick Search > Quick Search Results > Form Details . to exist. a non-profit corporation pursuant to Section 319 of the Act an Application for
non-profit charitable corporation in Ontario. purposes beneficial to the community, as determined by the courts, but not
Property Program
If the person fails to become a member within the ten days, the person immediately ceases to be a director, and cannot be re-elected or reappointed unless he or she is a member of the corporation. This Guide has also been updated to reflect emerging trends and best practices in board roles. For example, the name may be used visually
Committees Branch
A cheque or
athletic, physical and other social and cultural activities among the residents
Consider degree of similarity of: If the proposed name does not appear
may be suitable to receive the property of dissolved charities or gifts from
Once
variation in wording. The rules of procedure and the fees and costs related to applications for private
Website:
counselling and by establishing mutual support groups. exhibitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions; and such other
the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (see Contacts – Appendix
submitted along with the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return. 595 Bay Street, Suite 800
charitable or not, which are outside the scope of the objects set out in the
Languages Permitted in the Corporate Name, 2.14 Warning
Applicants
To develop employment
name of a corporation contact
organizations upon dissolution. if the corporation is to operate a nursery school, home for children or a day care service, you should consult the Ministry of Children and Youth Services; if the corporation is to provide a home for the aged, you should consult both the Ministry of Community and Social Services, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; if the corporation is to provide cultural or citizenship programs you should consult the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration or the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport; if the corporation is to provide education or training programs you should consult the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development; if the corporation is to be a charity, you should consult the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (Ontario) and Canada Revenue Agency, Taxation; (see Part 6 of this handbook). unique names have a coined word as the distinctive element, for example: Unusual
future. social interests of the seasonal and permanent owners and residents of
accurately describe the charitable purposes the corporation will carry
The objects, or purposes, of a
393
As a general principle, once charitable objects are declared, they can only be changed in limited circumstances. clarify and supplement the instructions that are supplied with the application
a Name Other than Corporate Name, 5.12
does not provide the Ministry with the authority to intervene and resolve
Objects are concise statements of the ultimate
corporation pursuant to the. To
Revival of a charity's charter, 6.7.1 Notification
An annual
where “Royal” is used as a descriptive adjective in the use of “majestic” or
This third edition of The Effective Not-for-Profit Board discusses NPO governance within the current regulatory and stakeholder environment. health care centre by providing medical, health and support services for the
Justice. of corporate existence. for in the Regulations to the Corporations Act), is
distinctive; or (b) is of historic, patriotic or philanthropic significance. Student Exchange
Federal Government departments are using names such as “Canada Revenue Agency”, “Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada” and care should be taken with proposed corporate names using this style. the Name of Another Province, 2.9
Government and Consumer Services (see Contacts - Appendix “G”). churches, community centres and educational institutions and by providing
Even if ServiceOntario issues the
Keep your eyes on our COVID-19 Hub for more information as the situation evolves. the public’s understanding and appreciation of performing arts and to educate
corporation and after payment of all debts and liabilities, its remaining
To provide social
implies a connection with the Crown or government or any department, branch,
The procedure for incorporating a charity under the Corporations Act is described in 6.2 and 6.3 below. original Ontario-biased Nuans name search report for the proposed name of the
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/charities. (416) 326-1963 or
charitable because, while only the people who suffer from the disease benefit
The Canada Revenue Agency, the
However, a person may be a director of a corporation if he or she becomes a member of the corporation within ten days after his or her election or appointment as a director. interest to a Ministry or an Agency of the Government. Corporation (lacks the distinctive element), Canvelo Inc.
for example, a corporation may be insolvent while its individual members may be
Donald J. Bourgeois, B.A. government connection may be modified by rearranging and adding words thus
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theatrical festivals; promoting the interests
organization, the applicants should obtain written consent before ordering a
or family should not be included in a charity’s corporate name, as it is
and the rights of those engaged in the. to needy persons in drafting resumes, searching for employment and preparing
requirement is distinct from other reporting obligations, for example to Canada
- including other corporations, its members, creditors, the general public and
in the Ottawa area:
The pre-approved object clauses
may apply for Supplementary Letters Patent to change all or any of its objects
future that otherwise would be available to the public except for the existence
limited exceptions noted in this section, a corporate name cannot be: -
the corporation if the application and supporting documents meet the branch’s
handbook). Section 3 - Membership Dues, Termination and Discipline 4. ServiceOntario e-laws Web Site at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. submitting charitable applications directly to ServiceOntario the cheque or
To establish and
Non-profit corporations that are
money order payable to the Public Guardian and Trustee for its fees. Certificates of incorporation can be issued under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Regulation 182 under the Ontario Corporations
available on the ServiceOntario web site at www.ServiceOntario.ca or in person
There are 59,605 Ontario corporations on the list. - Surrender of the Charter, 6.2.2 The
members with various self-help remedies to ensure compliance with the Act. The expedited
All
corporation is managed or governed by a board of directors, which is elected by
This fee covers
your imagination in coining the distinctive element and carefully searching the
Number
Patent of Amalgamation is accepted, the Public Guardian and Trustee will
Accordingly, before proceeding with incorporation, the members of an
in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding; encouraging and carrying
original signed copies of an application for Supplementary Letters Patent. pass a by-law to distribute the charity’s remaining assets to other charitable
Ontario Nonprofit Network 2 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M4T 2T5 info@theonn.ca, (416) 642-5786 The
may also order an electronic data extraction report (data extract) to facilitate the electronic
For a corporation to be a charity, the objects must satisfy the following
Not-for-profit
To relieve loneliness
Subsection 286(3) of the Act sets out exceptions. registered charities under the Income Tax Act (Canada). -
Will the corporation seek
paragraph 5.11) in all transactions. corporation is that upon dissolution a charity is required to distribute its
Duplicate
among the members of the corporation; providing recreational facilities and a club
edition, Toronto. For a corporation incorporated or continued under the Act on or after December 10, 2016, this requirement applies on and after the day the corporation is incorporated or continued. given to any named charity. ServiceOntario, provided the application is correct. issued under the provincial Corporations Act. the corporation is a creature of statute, it is subject to some supervision by
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