Compliance questions

Q1. Has the corporate annual return been filed (Corporations Canada for CBCA, or the provincial registry for OBCA / other)?

Q2. Is the minute book current — resolutions of directors, officers, and shareholders documented and signed?

Q3. Is the share register (issued shares, transfers, share certificates) accurate and up to date?

Q4. If CBCA-incorporated, is the register of Individuals with Significant Control (ISC) maintained and filed annually?

Q5. If there are multiple shareholders, is there a signed shareholders' agreement (or unanimous shareholders' agreement) in force?

Q6. Have annual director and shareholder meetings been held (or written resolutions signed in lieu)?

Q7. If CBCA, are director Canadian-residency requirements met (25% where applicable)?

Q8. Are corporate records available at the registered office for inspection by shareholders?

Q9. Have all workers been correctly classified as employees vs independent contractors under CRA and provincial employment-standards tests?

Q10. Are the required workplace policies in place (harassment / violence, health & safety, accessibility)?

Q11. Do you have a written privacy policy and processes that comply with PIPEDA (and Quebec Law 25, if applicable)?

Q12. If you sell to consumers, do your terms of sale, refund policy, and e-commerce disclosures meet provincial consumer-protection rules?

Q13. Do you hold all industry-specific licences and registrations required for your operations?

Q14. Are corporate tax filings (T2), payroll remittances, and GST/HST returns filed and paid on time?

Q15. Do you hold written IP assignments from every founder, employee, and contractor who contributed to your product?