This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a Legal Administrative Assistant working in the field of corporate law. Through an extensive overview of the various forms of business organizations, this course covers corporate structure including Sole Proprietorship, Partnership (General and Limited), and Corporations (Private: Non-Reporting, and Public: Reporting) and Corporate Registry. Students acquire a basic knowledge of the Business Corporations Act, learn specialized terminology, and apply practical experience in document preparation, necessary for maintaining records of a British Columbia Corporation. The course covers incorporation procedures, post corporate procedures and annual maintenance also.
This course is part of the Legal Administrative Assistant (Online)Program.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Unit 1 – Overview
- Unit 2 – Incorporation
- Unit 3 – Post Incorporation (Organization)
- Unit 4 – Post Incorporation (continued)
- Unit 5 – Registered and Records Office
- Unit 6 – Directors/Officers; Transfers and Transmissions of Shares
- Unit 7 – Allotment of Shares
- Unit 8 – Annual Maintenance
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.