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How to issue shares in Saskatchewan corporations

The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan) follows the federal CBCA template with provincial variations. Saskatoon and Regina host most Saskatchewan commercial activity. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) administers provincial securities law.

Governing statute
The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan), R.S.S. 1978, c. B-10
SBCA s. 25Issuance of shares
SBCA s. 26Consideration for shares
SBCA s. 47Stock certificates
SBCA s. 48Securities register
SBCA s. 21.1Individuals with Significant Control register
SK Securities ActProvincial securities-law administration via FCAA
At a glance
  • Authorized by the directors under SBCA s. 25
  • Future services and promissory notes not permitted (CBCA-pattern)
  • Stated capital account required per class
  • Securities register under s. 48; ISC register under s. 21.1
  • FCAA administers provincial securities law

Board authorization under SBCA s. 25

Stock issuance is authorized by the directors under The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan) s. 25. Consideration is determined under s. 26 and follows the Canadian pattern.

Consideration restrictions

SBCA mirrors CBCA restrictions.

Stated capital

Standard CBCA-pattern stated capital framework.

Securities register and ISC register

SBCA s. 48 requires the securities register; s. 21.1 requires the ISC register, modelled on CBCA s. 21.1.

FCAA

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) administers provincial securities law. Saskatchewan participates in the NI 45-106 passport regime.

Common mistakes

Common Saskatchewan-specific failure points in share issuance:

  • Issuing shares for future services or promissory notes (prohibited)
  • Not maintaining the s. 48 securities register or s. 21.1 ISC register
  • Failing to file Form 45-106F1 with the FCAA within 10 days
  • Not maintaining a separate stated capital account per class
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FAQ

Common questions in Saskatchewan

Substantively similar with provincial-specific filing channels and securities-law administration. For most operational matters, results are nearly identical.

For Saskatchewan-headquartered corporations, alignment with provincial operations. Common for agriculture, mining, and energy corporations operating in Saskatchewan. Rarely chosen by non-Saskatchewan corporations.

No dedicated business court. Commercial disputes are handled by the Court of King's Bench.
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