Advising On Not-For-Profit Corporate Formation
Whether a charity or non-charity, starting a not-for-profit organization means dealing with numerous legal processes. These can be daunting and time-consuming tasks, but they are a necessary part of setting up a not-for-profit corporation.
Gray, Whitley LLP has assisted many clients in setting up their not-for-profit corporations, whether in Ontario or federally.
Getting It Done Right The First Time
The lawyers at Gray, Whitley LLP have many years of experience in incorporating and organizing not-for-profits. We can advise on such structures as multiple membership categories, staggered boards and self-perpetuating boards, among many others.
Success Means Protecting Resources
Our lawyers are well aware that not-for-profits often operate on limited resources. By applying our years of experience and knowledge of the law, we are able to offer solutions to help clients maximize value while balancing the constraints of budget and time. We intimately understand the rules of corporate formation. We aim to help clients by taking the weight of their legal burden and delivering incredible service at competitive prices.
We offer the following legal services:
- Filing articles of incorporation (federal or Ontario)
- Continuances from one jurisdiction to another
- Amending articles and drafting by-laws
- Advising on procedure for member meetings, including in contested circumstances
- Protecting business names and other intellectual property
- Managing director and member meetings