Last Updated December 30, 2024
A Minute Book compiles a corporation's key documents, such as articles of incorporation, directors' meeting minutes, corporation bylaws, directors' and shareholders' resolutions, annual reports, and more.
LawDepot's rights of inspection document is customized according to the laws of the Canadian jurisdiction in which your business was incorporated and addresses the rights of:
- The general public
- Creditors
- Shareholders
- Directors
In a rights of inspection document, you can outline the corporate records of your business that people (such as shareholders) may have the right to view and the procedure they may have to follow when requesting an inspection. This document is often found within a corporate minute book or in a company's policy and procedure manual.
For example, if someone wanted to examine a business' securities register (i.e. a record of who owns stocks or bonds in a corporation), they might refer to the rights of inspection document to see:
- How many days' notice the company may need to process the request
- Whether or not the record is readily available to them
- If they'll have to pay a fee to access it
It's important to note that LawDepot's rights of inspection document is intended for use by private corporations. Public companies generally have greater obligations of transparency and accountability to shareholders and members of the public, while private companies can be more selective about the information they choose to reveal.
While a Minute Book is typically signed by a company board of directors, the rights of inspection form does not require any signatures.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Minute Book Rights of Inspection FAQ