Glossary of legal terms

Membership Fee

A membership interest represents a member’s stake in a limited liability company.   It is not just a percentage. It … Continue reading “Membership Fee”

Articles of Incorporation

The articles of incorporation are the document that formally establishes a company.   In the context of notarial practice, it … Continue reading “Articles of Incorporation”

Articles of Incorporation: The Rules That Shape the Company

The articles of incorporation are the document that sets forth the fundamental rules governing the operation of a corporation.   … Continue reading “Articles of Incorporation: The Rules That Shape the Company”

Corporate Purpose: What a Company Can Do

The corporate purpose is the section of the articles of incorporation that legally defines the activities a company may engage … Continue reading “Corporate Purpose: What a Company Can Do”

Share Capital

Share capital is one of the first pieces of information that appears when a company is incorporated.   In everyday … Continue reading “Share Capital”

Limited Liability Company

A limited liability company, often abbreviated as SRL, is one of the most commonly used corporate structures for conducting business … Continue reading “Limited Liability Company”

Value

In common parlance, value is often associated with price.   In the notarial context, however, value does not simply coincide … Continue reading “Value”

Right of Use

The person who uses a property does not always own it Indicate what a property is legally used for: dwelling, … Continue reading “Right of Use”

Intended Use

It indicates what a property is legally used for: housing, student residence, accommodation facility, public service. Changing it is not … Continue reading “Intended Use”

Temporary structure

Temporary does not mean unregulated. It means that the duration is defined, as are the obligations for dismantling, restoration and … Continue reading “Temporary structure”

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