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Statutory Declaration Regarding Corporate Amalgamation
A sworn declaration supporting a corporate amalgamation — confirming facts required to combine corporations. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario. Obtain legal advice for amalgamations.
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Also known as
- Amalgamation Declaration
- Director’s Statement on Amalgamation
- Sworn Statement of Amalgamation
Statutory Declaration Regarding Amalgamation
I, ______, of the City of ______, in the Province of ______, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: My full address is ______, ______.
1. I hold the position of ______ of ______ (the "Corporation"), being one of the amalgamating corporations, and in that capacity have personal knowledge of the matters stated herein. The Corporation is located in ______.
2. I have reviewed and examined the books and records of the Corporation and have made all inquiries and investigations necessary to support the statements in this declaration.
3. Based on my review, I am satisfied that:
(a) there are reasonable grounds for believing that:
(i) the Corporation is, and the amalgamated corporation will be, able to meet its liabilities as they fall due, and
(ii) the realizable value of the amalgamated corporation's assets will not be less than the total of its liabilities and the stated capital of all classes of shares.
(b) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the amalgamation will not prejudice any creditor of the Corporation.
I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it has the same force and effect as if made under oath, by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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01Corporate Information
Corporation Name
Your full legal name
City of residence
Statutory Declaration Regarding Amalgamation
I, ______, of the City of ______, in the Province of ______, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: My full address is ______, ______.
1. I hold the position of ______ of ______ (the "Corporation"), being one of the amalgamating corporations, and in that capacity have personal knowledge of the matters stated herein. The Corporation is located in ______.
2. I have reviewed and examined the books and records of the Corporation and have made all inquiries and investigations necessary to support the statements in this declaration.
3. Based on my review, I am satisfied that:
(a) there are reasonable grounds for believing that:
(i) the Corporation is, and the amalgamated corporation will be, able to meet its liabilities as they fall due, and
(ii) the realizable value of the amalgamated corporation's assets will not be less than the total of its liabilities and the stated capital of all classes of shares.
(b) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the amalgamation will not prejudice any creditor of the Corporation.
I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it has the same force and effect as if made under oath, by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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What is an amalgamation declaration?
It is a sworn statement — often by a director — confirming facts required for an amalgamation, such as that the amalgamation meets the conditions the law requires (for example regarding creditors and solvency).
It supports the corporate filing to amalgamate.
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When you might need one
It supports combining corporations.
- Amalgamating two or more corporations into one.
- Confirming the facts the amalgamation process requires.
- Supporting the corporate filing with sworn confirmation.
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Important — get legal advice
Amalgamations are governed by detailed corporate law, and the declaration confirms specific statutory facts. Obtain legal advice and follow the requirements of the governing corporate statute before relying on it.
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How to notarize a statutory declaration regarding corporate amalgamation in Ontario
After you fill in your statutory declaration regarding corporate amalgamation and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your statutory declaration regarding corporate amalgamation online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
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Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.
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Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or witnesses your signature and applies the seal.
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Frequently asked
Questions about the Statutory Declaration Regarding Corporate Amalgamation
- What is an amalgamation declaration for?
- To confirm, under oath, facts required to combine two or more corporations into one, supporting the corporate amalgamation filing.
- Who swears it?
- Usually a director or officer who can confirm the required facts about the amalgamation.
- Should I get legal advice?
- Yes. Amalgamations are governed by detailed corporate law; obtain legal advice and follow the governing statute’s requirements.
- Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
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