Amending articles of incorporation
A corporation constituted pursuant to the Business Corporations Act must use the Demander ou corriger des statuts de modification online service to modify the following information:
- its name;
- the exact or maximum and minimum number of directors;
- its share capital;
- restrictions on share transfers;
- limits imposed on activities and other provisions.
- Note
- You must first obtain the authorization of the shareholders by special resolution in order to submit articles of amendment signed by a director or an officer.
To determine the fees applicable to an application for articles of amendment, please consult the fee schedule.
- Important
- If the articles of amendment are submitted to rectify an illegality or an irregularity that does not harm the rights of shareholders or creditors, it would be advisable to rely on the expertise of a legal advisor.
Additional documents required
The modification of the following information requires the filing of other documents:
Change of head office address or change in the identity of directors
The Registraire must be advised of a change of address of the head office or a change in the identity of the directors. You must use the Produire une déclaration de mise à jour courante online service or the Produire une déclaration de mise à jour annuelle online service during the period specified pursuant to the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises.
Name change
If you are requesting a name change, you must
- verify that the name chosen is not used by another enterprise in Québec;
- check the appropriate box on the form to confirm that you have taken reasonable means to ensure that the name chosen is in compliance with the Act.
- Note
- You may also use the Produire une demande de réservation de nom online service to file an online name reservation application. Fees apply to all name reservation applications.
Procedure to be followed to request a name change
First step (optional): Obtain a name reservation
Use the Produire une demande de réservation de nom online service to file a name reservation application.
The Registraire des entreprises will send you confirmation that the name has been reserved.
Second step: Online name change
To apply for a name change online, use the Demander ou corriger des statuts de modification online service.
- Note
- For your application to be processed, you must pay the applicable fees.
The Registraire will file the articles of amendment and the certificate in the enterprise register, and will then send a copy of them to the partnership or its representative.