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[State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [THIRD SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"Third Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the present distribution of shares of the Company is as follows: Name Number of Shares WHEREAS, in order to insure the harmonious and successful management and control of the Company, and to provide for an orderly and fair disposition of shares of common stock of the Company now or hereafter owned by any Shareholder; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties hereto, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows: Definitions and organisation of the company \"Offering Shareholder\" means any Shareholder, or his personal representatives, heirs, administrators, and executors, as the case may be, who pursuant to this Agreement must or does offer all or any of his Shares to the Company or the Continuing Shareholders. \"Continuing Shareholders\" means all Shareholders other than an Offering Shareholder. \"Shares\" means shares of Common Stock of the Company now or hereafter owned by any Shareholder. \"Buyer\" means the Company or those Continuing Shareholders who purchase an Offering Shareholder's Shares pursuant to this Agreement. \"Management Shareholder\" means First Shareholder, Second Shareholder and Third Shareholder. ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY The affairs of the Company will be managed by a board of [NUMBER] directors unless changed by a unanimous Directors' Resolution. The present directors of the Company are [DIRECTORS' NAMES]. It is agreed that [SHAREHOLDERS' NAMES] shall each be entitled to elect one director to the board of directors of the Company so long as each is a Shareholder. Two (2) directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of the board of directors. At all meetings of the board of directors, every motion to be carried must receive a majority of the votes cast, subject to the provisions of subparagraphs 2.4 and 2.5. Unless otherwise agreed, board meetings will be held at the head office of the Company. In the event that a nominee to the Board of one of the Shareholders shall fail to vote and act as a director to carry out the provisions of this agreement, then the shareholders agree to exercise their right as shareholders of the Company and in accordance with the Articles of the Company to remove such nominee from the Board and to elect in the place or stead thereof such individual who will use his/her best efforts to carry out the provisions of this agreement but only in the event that the Shareholder whose nominee has been removed fails to appoint a successor within a period of fourteen days from the date such nominee has been removed. The election, appointment and determination of officers and the auditors and advisors of the Company, the defining of their duties and functions and the salaries and remuneration to be paid to them will be a function of the board of directors. Until changed by the board of directors, the Officers of the Company and their annual salaries shall be: Office Held: Director: [NAME] [SALARY] Secretary: [NAME] [SALARY] All direct out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed provided these falls within guidelines set out by the Board of Directors from time to time. Until otherwise agreed, each officer of the Company will commit to spending his/her full time on the affairs of the Company. Until changed by the board of directors, the auditors and advisors of the Company shall be: Auditor: Legal Advisors: There shall be kept, in such bank or banks (including trust companies) as may be determined by the board of directors, bank accounts of the Company in which shall be deposited all monies received by the Company in the course of carrying on business from time to time. All payments on account of the Company shall be made by cheques drawn on the bank account and all cheques, drafts or other instruments drawn and made for the purposes of the business of the Company shall be executed by such directors, officers or employees as may from time to time be authorized so to do by the board of directors. Subject to paragraph 2.6, all decisions relating to the management and control of the business of the Company shall be determined by the board of directors of the Company, provided always that the following matters shall be determined by a Special Directors' Resolution: any capital expenditures greater than xxxx; any lease commitments greater than xxxx; the acquisition of any business interests by the Company; the elections of officers of the Company; the payment of any cash dividends or stock dividends to Shareholders of the Company; the issuance of any debt obligations of the Company; the disposal of the whole or any part of the business, undertaking, or assets of the Company outside the normal course of business of the Company the transfer of any shares of the Company; changes or variations in the objects or powers of the Company; the liquidation or winding up of the Company; the approval of any contracts or transactions outside the normal course of business; the execution of any contract involving a consideration greater than xxxx within the normal course of business; the lending of money by the Company; the guarantee by the Company of the debts or obligations of any other person, firm or body corporate; any non-budgeted expenditures greater than xxxx; business plan and/or budgets. The following decisions shall be determined by a Unanimous Directors' Resolution: alterations, variations or changes to the authorized or issued capital of the Company; the salaries and bonuses of officers and directors of the Company; the issue, redemption or purchase of any Shares; and changes in the number of directors of the Company The Shareholders may pledge any of their Shares as security for any borrowings by them provided the pledgee executes an agreement, in writing, providing that the pledgee shall be subject to all of the terms of this Agreement. The board of directors shall meet at least four times during each fiscal year of the Company. Any director can call a meeting provided 10 days notice is given. Notice may be waived. During the first year from the date of this agreement, the board of directors shall meet on a monthly basis. Directors may elect to attend a board meeting by telephone conference call. Each Shareholder shall, for so long as s/he is the owner of shares of the Company devote such of his/her business, time and energy as may be reasonably required to carry on the business of the Company and the Shareholder shall use his/her best efforts, skill and abilities to promote the interests of the Company. Each Shareholder agrees that he/she will not engage, without the consent of the other Shareholders, in a business which is directly competitive to that of the Company. 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Shareholders of record as of [RECORD DATE] are entitled to receive this notice and to vote at the meeting.","Omitting the record date when the company's bylaws or applicable statute requires one, which can create disputes about who is eligible to vote.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Meeting date, time, and location","Specifies the exact date, start time, and physical or virtual location where the special meeting will be held.","The Special Meeting will be held on [DATE] at [TIME] [TIMEZONE] at [ADDRESS / VIRTUAL MEETING LINK AND ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS].","Providing only a city or general address without a room number or virtual access link, causing shareholders to miss the meeting or arrive at the wrong location.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Purpose and agenda statement","Describes the specific business items to be considered at the meeting — this is the most critical clause because only agenda items may be transacted at a special meeting.","The purpose of this Special Meeting is to consider and, if deemed advisable, to pass resolutions approving: (1) [AGENDA ITEM 1]; (2) [AGENDA ITEM 2].","Using vague language such as 'other business' as a catch-all. At a special meeting, only the stated agenda items may be acted upon — vague language invites challenges to any resolution passed.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Quorum statement","Reminds shareholders of the quorum requirement and what will happen if quorum is not reached.","A quorum for the transaction of business consists of [X]% of the issued and outstanding shares, represented in person or by proxy. If quorum is not present within [30] minutes of the scheduled start time, the meeting will be adjourned to [DATE AND TIME].","Citing a quorum threshold that differs from what is stated in the company's bylaws or articles — the governing documents control, and a notice that misstates quorum can invalidate the meeting.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Proxy instructions","Informs shareholders of their right to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf, and states the deadline and method for submitting a proxy form.","Shareholders who are unable to attend the meeting in person are encouraged to complete and return the enclosed Proxy Form to [CONTACT / ADDRESS] no later than [DATE AND TIME], being not less than [48] hours before the meeting.","Setting a proxy submission deadline that is shorter than the minimum required by the company's bylaws or applicable corporate statute, exposing the company to challenges on proxy validity.",{"name":321,"plain_english":322,"sample_language":323,"common_mistake":324},"Voting threshold disclosure","States the type of resolution required for each agenda item — ordinary (simple majority) or special (two-thirds or higher) — so shareholders know the voting threshold before the meeting.","Agenda Item 1 requires an ordinary resolution (approval by more than 50% of votes cast). Agenda Item 2 requires a special resolution (approval by at least [66.67%] of votes cast).","Omitting the voting threshold, which leaves shareholders unable to assess whether the resolution is likely to pass and prevents informed proxy decisions.",{"name":326,"plain_english":327,"sample_language":328,"common_mistake":329},"Authorized signatory and corporate officer block","Identifies who is issuing the notice on behalf of the corporation — typically the corporate secretary or a director — and includes the title and date of signing.","By Order of the Board of Directors. [NAME], [TITLE — e.g., Corporate Secretary]. Dated: [DATE].","Leaving the signatory block blank or unsigned before distributing the notice — an unsigned or unattributed notice may not satisfy statutory requirements for a valid meeting.",[331,336,341,346,351,356,361],{"step":332,"title":333,"description":334,"tip":335},1,"Enter the company's full legal name","Use the exact registered corporate name as it appears in your articles of incorporation or corporate registry filing. Do not use a trade name or abbreviation.","Cross-check the name against your most recent annual corporate filing to avoid discrepancies that could invalidate the notice.",{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},2,"Set the notice date and record date","Enter today's date as the notice date. Determine the record date by checking your bylaws and the applicable corporate statute for the minimum notice period required — commonly 10 to 60 days before the meeting.","For publicly listed companies, the record date must typically be set at least 10 days before the meeting date under most securities regulations.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},3,"Specify the meeting date, time, and location","Choose a date that respects the minimum statutory notice period. Enter the exact start time with time zone, and include the full physical address or virtual meeting platform link and access credentials.","If holding a hybrid meeting, include both the physical address and the virtual access link in the same clause to avoid any ambiguity.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},4,"Draft the agenda items clearly and specifically","List every item of business to be transacted, numbered sequentially. Write each item with enough specificity that a shareholder can form a view and instruct a proxy before attending.","Avoid 'general business' or 'any other matters' — at a special meeting, only the stated agenda items may be acted upon.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},5,"Confirm the quorum threshold","Look up the quorum requirement in your corporate bylaws or articles and enter the correct percentage or number of shares. State what happens if quorum is not met — typically adjournment to a stated fallback date.","If the bylaws allow a reduced quorum at an adjourned meeting, state the reduced threshold explicitly to avoid a second round of notices.",{"step":357,"title":358,"description":359,"tip":360},6,"Complete the proxy instructions and deadline","Enter the name and address (or email) to which proxy forms should be returned and the deadline — typically 24 to 48 hours before the meeting, subject to your bylaws.","Attach a pre-completed Proxy Form to the notice to make it as easy as possible for shareholders to participate without attending in person.",{"step":362,"title":363,"description":364,"tip":365},7,"Sign and date the notice","Have the authorized corporate officer — typically the corporate secretary or a director — sign the notice and enter the date of signing before distribution.","Retain a copy of the signed notice and a record of how and when it was delivered to each shareholder — proof of service is essential if a shareholder later challenges the validity of the meeting.",[367,371,375,379],{"mistake":368,"why_it_matters":369,"fix":370},"Giving insufficient advance notice","Most corporate statutes require a minimum of 10 to 60 days' notice before a special meeting. A meeting held with less notice is voidable, and any resolutions passed may be challenged or overturned.","Check your corporate bylaws and the applicable statute for the governing jurisdiction before setting the meeting date, and ensure the notice is issued with at least the required minimum lead time.",{"mistake":372,"why_it_matters":373,"fix":374},"Vague or incomplete agenda items","At a special meeting, shareholders may only transact the specific business stated in the notice. A vague or missing agenda item means any resolution on that topic is procedurally invalid and may be unenforceable.","Write each agenda item with enough detail that a shareholder can vote by proxy without attending — include the type of resolution required and a brief description of what is being approved.",{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"Using a trade name instead of the registered legal entity name","If the company name on the notice does not match the registered entity, the notice may not satisfy statutory requirements, leaving the meeting and its resolutions open to legal challenge.","Always verify the exact registered corporate name from official incorporation or registry documents and use it verbatim on every formal corporate notice.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"Failing to include proxy instructions and a proxy form","Shareholders who cannot attend in person lose their ability to vote if no proxy mechanism is provided, which can result in challenges to quorum and to the validity of resolutions passed.","Include clear proxy instructions — deadline, submission method, and contact details — and attach a pre-populated proxy form to every notice issued.",[384,387,390,393,396,399,402,405,408],{"question":385,"answer":386},"What is a notice of special meeting of shareholders?","A notice of special meeting of shareholders is a formal written communication sent to all eligible shareholders informing them of an extraordinary meeting called outside the company's regular annual schedule. It specifies the date, time, location, and — critically — the specific agenda items to be considered. Unlike an annual general meeting, a special meeting may only transact the business expressly stated in the notice.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"When should a special meeting of shareholders be called?","A special meeting is called when the board of directors or a qualifying group of shareholders needs to obtain shareholder approval on a time-sensitive matter that cannot wait for the next annual general meeting. Common triggers include approving a merger or acquisition, authorizing a new class of shares, amending the articles of incorporation or bylaws, removing a director, or approving a major asset sale.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"How much notice is required for a special shareholders meeting?","The required notice period varies by jurisdiction and corporate bylaws. Most corporate statutes in the United States and Canada require a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 60 days' advance written notice. The UK Companies Act 2006 generally requires at least 14 clear days for private companies and 21 days for public companies. Always confirm the applicable statutory minimum and your own bylaws before setting the meeting date.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"What is the difference between a special meeting and an annual general meeting?","An annual general meeting is held on a regular schedule — typically once per fiscal year — to cover routine matters such as financial statement approval, director elections, and auditor appointment. A special meeting is convened on an as-needed basis to address one or more specific extraordinary matters. At a special meeting, only the agenda items stated in the notice may be transacted; no other business may be introduced.\n",{"question":397,"answer":398},"Can shareholders call a special meeting themselves?","In most jurisdictions, shareholders holding a minimum threshold of shares — typically 5% to 10% of issued and outstanding shares — may requisition the board to call a special meeting. If the board fails to call the meeting within a prescribed period after receiving the requisition, the requisitioning shareholders may generally call it themselves. The exact thresholds and procedures are set by the applicable corporate statute and the company's bylaws.\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"Does a notice of special meeting need to be signed?","No wet signature is legally required in most jurisdictions for the notice itself to be valid, but best practice is to have the corporate secretary or an authorized director sign and date the notice before distribution. A signed notice establishes clear authority for who issued it and creates a clean evidentiary record if the meeting's validity is later challenged.\n",{"question":403,"answer":404},"What happens if quorum is not reached at a special meeting?","If the required quorum is not present within the time specified in the bylaws — typically 30 minutes after the scheduled start — the meeting is adjourned. Depending on the bylaws and applicable statute, the adjourned meeting may be held at a reduced quorum threshold, or a new notice may be required. Always specify in the original notice what happens if quorum is not met to avoid a second round of notice and administration.\n",{"question":406,"answer":407},"Is a notice of special meeting the same as a proxy circular?","No. A notice of special meeting informs shareholders of the meeting date, location, and agenda. A proxy circular (also called a proxy statement in the US) is a more detailed document that provides background information, management recommendations, and financial disclosure to help shareholders vote on each agenda item. Publicly listed companies are typically required to distribute both together; private companies often distribute only the notice with a proxy form attached.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"Can a special meeting be held virtually?","Yes, in most jurisdictions, corporate statutes now permit shareholder meetings to be held entirely by electronic means or in a hybrid format, provided the company's bylaws allow it and the notice includes clear virtual access instructions. The notice must state the platform, meeting link, and any access credentials so that all shareholders have a genuine opportunity to participate and vote.\n",[412,416,420,424],{"industry":413,"icon_asset_id":414,"specifics":415},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Special meetings are frequently called to authorize new equity rounds, approve stock option plan expansions, or ratify a merger with an acquirer on an accelerated timeline.",{"industry":417,"icon_asset_id":418,"specifics":419},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting firms, and consultancies structured as corporations use special meeting notices to approve partner buy-ins, profit-sharing amendments, or firm restructurings.",{"industry":421,"icon_asset_id":422,"specifics":423},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","Capital-intensive businesses call special meetings to authorize major equipment purchases, facility acquisitions, or debt issuances that exceed board authority thresholds.",{"industry":425,"icon_asset_id":426,"specifics":427},"Retail / E-commerce","industry-retail","Retail corporations use special meetings to approve strategic pivots, franchise arrangements, or sale-of-business transactions that require shareholder consent under the articles.",[429,431,434,437],{"vs":235,"vs_template_id":236,"summary":430},"An annual general meeting notice covers routine, recurring business — financial statements, director elections, auditor appointment — on a fixed yearly schedule. A special meeting notice is convened on an as-needed basis for a single, defined extraordinary purpose. The two differ in frequency, formality of agenda, and the scope of business that may be transacted.",{"vs":247,"vs_template_id":432,"summary":433},"D{SHAREHOLDERS_WRITTEN_RESOLUTION_ID}","A written resolution allows shareholders to approve a matter without holding a physical or virtual meeting at all, provided the applicable statute and bylaws permit it and all (or a qualifying majority of) shareholders sign. A special meeting notice is required when the matter demands a formal meeting, when written resolution is not permitted by statute (e.g., for certain public company decisions), or when shareholders need to deliberate before voting.",{"vs":257,"vs_template_id":435,"summary":436},"D{NOTICE_OF_BOARD_MEETING_ID}","A board meeting notice is directed at directors, not shareholders, and is used to convene the board for internal governance and operational decisions within the board's authority. A special meeting of shareholders is called when a matter exceeds board authority and requires shareholder approval under the articles, bylaws, or statute.",{"vs":438,"vs_template_id":439,"summary":440},"Proxy Form","D{PROXY_FORM_ID}","A proxy form is the instrument a shareholder completes to authorize another person to attend and vote on their behalf. It is a companion document to the notice — the notice creates the obligation to attend or appoint a proxy, while the proxy form is the mechanism for doing so. Both should be distributed together for any special meeting.",{"use_template":442,"template_plus_review":446,"custom_drafted":450},{"best_for":443,"cost":444,"time":445},"Private companies with a small, known shareholder group calling a standard special meeting","Free","15–30 minutes",{"best_for":447,"cost":448,"time":449},"Companies with complex share structures, multiple share classes, or a contentious agenda item","$200–$500 for a corporate lawyer or corporate secretary review","1–2 business days",{"best_for":451,"cost":452,"time":453},"Publicly listed companies, cross-border share structures, or meetings subject to securities regulation disclosure requirements","$1,000–$5,000+","1–2 weeks",[236,244,455,456,457,240,458,248,459,460,461,458],"shareholders-agreement-D1016","board-resolution-D78","proxy-irrevocable-D19","corporate-governance-policy-D13943","articles-of-incorporation-D998","board-resolution-approving-declaration-of-final-dividend-D41","stock-transfer-agreement-D14069",{"emit_how_to":463,"emit_defined_term":463},true,{"primary_folder":465,"secondary_folder":466,"document_type":467,"industry":468,"business_stage":469,"tags":470,"confidence":475},"business-administration","board-governance","notice","general","all-stages",[471,467,472,473,474],"governance","shareholder-meeting","corporate-meeting","shareholders",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders\u003C/strong> is a formal written communication issued by a corporation to inform all eligible shareholders of an extraordinary general meeting convened outside the company's regular annual meeting cycle. Unlike an annual general meeting, a special meeting exists for one purpose only: to transact the specific items of business stated in the notice — nothing more. The notice identifies the corporation, states the exact date, time, and location of the meeting, lists each agenda item with sufficient detail for shareholders to form a view, and provides proxy instructions for those who cannot attend in person.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Calling a special shareholder meeting without a properly issued written notice is not a procedural technicality — it is a legal defect that can void every resolution passed at that meeting. Corporate statutes in every major jurisdiction require advance written notice delivered within a prescribed window, typically between 10 and 60 days before the meeting date. A notice that omits a required agenda item, misstates the quorum threshold, or is issued by the wrong authority gives dissenting shareholders the grounds to challenge the outcome in court. For decisions as consequential as approving a merger, authorizing a new share class, or amending the articles of incorporation, the cost of a defective notice can far exceed the cost of getting it right the first time. This template gives you a complete, properly structured notice you can issue in under 30 minutes.\u003C/p>\n",1781185909121]