The Provincial Government is advising that as a result of an order published May 8, 2020 in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, the Minister of Service NL has varied the following timelines under the Corporations Act:

1. If the time to call an annual meeting occurs between May 8, 2020 and October 31, 2020 a corporation, including a non-profit corporation, is permitted to delay holding its annual meeting for a six-month period.

2. If a corporation holds an anniversary month of incorporation, or extra-provincial registration, of May to October it is permitted to defer filing the 2020 corporate annual return under the Corporations Act for up to six months.

These variations will help alleviate public health challenges related to COVID-19, as well as social distancing recommendations. It also allows a means to help the Provincial Government continue to support business operations in the province.

The Commercial Registrations Division can be reached at 709-729-3317 or by email at snlregistryofdeeds@gov.nl.ca.

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Krista Dalton
Service NL
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