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The Corporations Branch co-ordinates, promotes, develops,
implements and enforces policies and programs of the Government of Saskatchewan that relate to the registration and
regulation of business corporations, non-profit corporations, co-operatives and other
businesses in Saskatchewan.
The Corporations Branch:
- incorporates legal entities for people who wish to conduct
business or non-profit activities;
- registers sole proprietorships, partnerships or other types
of activities;
- maintains a registry of names under which business is
conducted for the protection of the business and to provide information to the public; and
- enforces registration and compliance requirements.
The Corporations Branch maintains membership lists and
bylaws of professional associations. Provincial newspapers file annual returns with the
Corporations Branch under The Libel and Slander Act.
What information does the general public have access to?
The general public has access to
information on registered entities and may obtain copies of
charter documents.
Who requests information and what do they request?
Requests for information are usually made by:
- consumers;
- the general public;
- other government departments; and
- professionals and financial institutions.
Requests for information usually include:
- status of the corporation;
- date of incorporation or registration;
- registered office location;
- directors and/or shareholders of a corporation;
- copies of incorporation and registration documents.
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