{"id":13805,"date":"2026-02-17T14:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabbagh.ca\/?p=13805"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:28:36","slug":"why-go-with-a-unanimous-shareholder-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabbagh.ca\/en\/articles\/business-law\/why-go-with-a-unanimous-shareholder-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Why go with a unanimous shareholder agreement?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For entrepreneurs embarking on the creation of a corporation, one question that inevitably arises, and which must be considered with great care, is the establishment of a shareholder agreement. Starting a business is a great adventure, and it is crucial to use a shareholder agreement to establish the rules between the various partners who invest their time and capital in it. In certain specific contexts, it is also important to consider different types of shareholder agreement, such as the unanimous shareholder agreement. In this article, we clarify what this type of agreement represents, as well as the risks and benefits associated with it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is a shareholders\u2019 agreement?<\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Business Corporations Act<\/em> in Quebec and the <em>Canada Business Corporations Act<\/em> in Canada establish a structure for all corporations. This foundation must then be supplemented with general regulations set by the shareholders. It is recommended that a shareholder agreement be prepared and adopted as soon as more than one shareholder holds an interest or right in a corporation. It is recommended that a shareholders&#8217; agreement be prepared and adopted whenever more than one shareholder has an interest or right in a corporation.<\/p>\n<p>The main purpose of this agreement is to clearly define the duties and obligations of shareholders of the corporation and\/or other shareholders. A shareholders\u2019 agreement may contain many rules and details, but certain clauses are common. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The distribution of responsibilities among the various shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>Provisions in the event of the death of a shareholder.<\/li>\n<li>The distribution of profits and losses.<\/li>\n<li>The use of veto rights.<\/li>\n<li>The steps to be taken in the event of a buyout of the company.<\/li>\n<li>The forced removal of a shareholder who is unable to fulfill their role.<\/li>\n<li>The ultimatum clause, which can put an end to a dispute that cannot be settled between shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>The terms and conditions of financial contributions.<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are a few examples of situations in which an existing agreement makes it easier to settle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabbagh.ca\/en\/services\/shareholder-dispute-lawyer\/\">disputes between shareholders<\/a> and avoid having to take them to court:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When a shareholder dies.<\/li>\n<li>When a shareholder decides to sell their share of the company.<\/li>\n<li>When a shareholder goes bankrupt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We discuss this in more detail in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabbagh.ca\/en\/articles\/commercial-law\/why-make-a-shareholders-agreement\/\">\u201cWhy have a shareholders\u2019 agreement?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In small businesses, where the shareholder also acts as a partner, a shareholders\u2019 agreement is crucial for establishing rules. One might think that an entrepreneurial collaboration does not need this structure, since everything is going well, but it is precisely when everything is going well that such an agreement should be created. As we all know, money changes everything.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is a unanimous shareholder agreement?<\/h2>\n<p>A unanimous shareholder agreement is a document that establishes how the company can be managed, and which directors and shareholders have what rights. In fact, the main purpose of the unanimous agreement is to restrict the power of directors (management, the board) and increase that of the company\u2019s shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>In a unanimous shareholder agreement, the agreement imposes contractual constraints on certain decisions or actions of the administration. In this structure, shareholders may be responsible for making administrative decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Shareholders can choose between four forms of restriction on the power of directors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A \u201cspecial majority\u201d is required to pass resolutions of the directors.<\/li>\n<li>The addition of a clause that compels directors to take certain actions or prevents them from taking certain actions.<\/li>\n<li>Adding a clause that requires approval of actions in specific board resolutions before they can be implemented.<\/li>\n<li>Adding a clause that simply transfers certain powers from directors to shareholders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unanimous shareholder agreements are rarer and only have their place in specific corporate structures and mandates.<\/p>\n<p>It should also be noted that the unanimous agreement must be signed by all shareholders, including all future shareholders. Failure to do so could invalidate it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>When should a unanimous shareholder agreement be used?<\/h2>\n<p>A unanimous shareholder agreement adds a certain complexity to the legal agreement between shareholders, but this complexity is sometimes an important precaution for certain companies. In their article for the Quebec legal network, Luc Martel and Martel Cantin present certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocat.qc.ca\/affaires\/iiconvention.htm\">situations where a unanimous shareholder agreement is desirable:<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If two shareholders with equal shares want to avoid a deadlock by committing to take certain actions.<\/li>\n<li>If two shareholders have unequal shares, they can establish a unanimous shareholder agreement by requiring the majority shareholder to vote for some actions or by giving the minority shareholder a veto right.<\/li>\n<li>If three shareholders have equal shares, a unanimous shareholders\u2019 agreement would protect each of them against certain votes by the other two.<\/li>\n<li>In a case with one majority shareholder and several minority shareholders, a unanimous shareholders\u2019 agreement would allow the minority shareholders to have a say in the management of the company in some situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This type of agreement is therefore not suitable for all types of situations, but it does allow a corporation to be structured in such a way as to prioritize certain objectives or protect certain partners or shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What type of shareholder agreement should you choose?<\/h2>\n<p>In short, unanimous shareholder agreements allow certain powers to be placed in the hands of shareholders to restrict certain actions by the board of directions. The powers which are given back to the shareholder vary depending on the company\u2019s mission and objectives. By defining which decisions can be made by shareholders and which can be made by directors, a unanimous shareholder agreement can serve as an essential foundation for the governance of a corporation. The unanimous agreement, then, establishes the rights and duties of each shareholder.<\/p>\n<p>This type of shareholder agreement is not suitable for many small and medium-sized businesses with a simple governance structure. However, a unanimous shareholder agreement remains an attractive solution for companies with external investors or shareholders who need assurances from the board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in negotiations to launch a corporation and have questions about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The exact structure your future company should adopt.<\/li>\n<li>Renegotiating your shareholder agreement.<\/li>\n<li>The process of buying back your company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabbagh.ca\/en\/services\/business-law\/\">business lawyer<\/a> <\/strong><strong> now. These decisions are complex and important, and the advice of a legal partner can be essential. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>This article does not constitute legal advice or legal opinion. It is provided for informational purposes only to help readers better understand certain aspects of shareholder agreements. As each situation is unique, we recommend consulting a lawyer or business law professional for a personalized assessment of your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For entrepreneurs embarking on the creation of a corporation, one question that inevitably arises, and which must be considered with great care, is the establishment of a shareholder agreement. 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