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

Non-profits must keep and store certain official records about their members. Section 22 of the Societies Act requires a non-profit to keep a Register of Members in its official records folder. This document is different from the Register of Director

Non-profits must keep and store certain official records about their general member meetings. Section 22 of the Societies Act requires non-profits to keep records of member meeting minutes and written resolutions of members.Non-profits make important

Non-profits must keep and store certain financial records. Section 22 of the Societies Act requires non-profits to keep records of its financial statements and accountants’ reports (if any) on those financial statements. Best practice is for non-prof

Non-profits must keep and store certain official records about their directors. Section 22 of the Societies Act requires several records be kept about directors. These include:The Statement of Directors and Registered Office includes the names of dir

Applying for Incorporation as a Non-ProfitTo apply for incorporation as a non-profit, you will need:An Email Address: list an email address at which the non-profit will consistently and regularly be able to receive emails. To ensure continuity for fu

DefinitionMembership in a non-profit is not a right; it is a privilege. Members have an interest in the governance of the non-profit and are the people to whom the non-profit is ultimately legally accountable.Members of a non-profit are defined in it

Annual General Meeting (AGM)The Societies Act requires that every non-profit hold an annual general meeting (AGM) once per fiscal year. The Registry can provide an extension to the non-profit if it has been unable to do so. There may also be special

Non-profits must follow many rules for the management of their financial affairs. For example, the Societies Act requires that a non-profit keep sufficient accounting records and be able to produce a set of financial statements for its members. Somet