Last Reviewed: February 2026
Reviewed by: LFNP Contributors
Time to Read: 5 minutes

The Societies Act requires all Yukon non-profits keep what are called “official records” and to make some or all these records available to directors, members of the society, and members of the public. Official records a non-profit must keep, either in digital or paper format, are outlined in sections 22(1) and 22(2) of the Societies Act. These records are ones about governance, members, directors, and finances of the non-profit:

GovernanceMembersDirectorsFinances
Certificate of IncorporationRegister of Members

Register of Directors

Financial Statements
ConstitutionGeneral Meetings of members - AGM/SGM- minutesConsents to act as DirectorsAccounting records
Bylaws Board Meeting minutesAccountant’s Reports (if required)
Statement of Directors and Registered Office Conflict of interest disclosures 
Court Orders Resignations 

The best practice is to keep all records in one format, either digital or paper, and to have at least one backup. For example, paper files (printouts) provide a backup for digital (computer) records. A further, best practice is for non-profits to have a designated folder in which to keep all its official records.