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How to issue shares in Newfoundland and Labrador corporations

The Corporations Act (Newfoundland and Labrador) follows the federal CBCA template with provincial variations. St. John's hosts most NL commercial activity. The Newfoundland and Labrador Digital Government and Service NL administers corporate filings; the NL Department of Service NL Securities Commission administers provincial securities law.

Governing statute
Corporations Act (Newfoundland and Labrador), R.S.N.L. 1990, c. C-36
NLCA s. 67Issuance of shares
NLCA s. 68Consideration for shares
NLCA s. 91Stock certificates
NLCA s. 92Securities register
NLCA s. 27.1Individuals with Significant Control register
NL Securities ActProvincial securities-law administration via NLDSC
At a glance
  • Authorized by the directors under NLCA s. 67
  • Future services and promissory notes not permitted (CBCA-pattern)
  • Stated capital account required per class
  • Securities register under s. 92; ISC register under s. 27.1
  • NLDSC administers provincial securities law

Board authorization under NLCA s. 67

Stock issuance is authorized by the directors under the Corporations Act (Newfoundland and Labrador) s. 67. Consideration is determined under s. 68 and follows the Canadian pattern.

Consideration restrictions

NLCA mirrors CBCA restrictions.

Stated capital

Standard CBCA-pattern stated capital framework.

Securities register and ISC register

NLCA s. 92 requires the securities register. NLCA s. 27.1 requires the ISC register, modelled on CBCA s. 21.1.

NL Digital Government and Service NL

Corporate filings go through Service NL. The NL Securities Commission (administered by the Department of Service NL) administers provincial securities law. NL participates in the NI 45-106 passport regime.

Common mistakes

Common Newfoundland-Labrador-specific failure points in share issuance:

  • Issuing shares for future services or promissory notes (prohibited)
  • Not maintaining the s. 92 securities register or s. 27.1 ISC register
  • Failing to file Form 45-106F1 with the NLDSC within 10 days
  • Not maintaining a separate stated capital account per class
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FAQ

Common questions in Newfoundland and Labrador

Substantively similar with NL-specific filing channels and securities-law administration. The NL Corporations Act tracks the CBCA pattern closely. For most operational matters, results are nearly identical.

For NL-headquartered corporations, alignment with provincial operations is the main draw. NL is rarely chosen by non-NL corporations. NL incorporation is straightforward but unexceptional.

No dedicated business court. Commercial disputes are handled by the NL Supreme Court (General Division).
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