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1 Your Silent Partner! The Legal Link Corporation - Outsourcing C ORPORATE S ERVICES P RICE B OOK Building Business on Trust and Service The Legal Link Corporation part of The Cyberbahn Group Corporate Services Price Book 1

2 LEGAL LINK - OUTSOURCING Requiring support services? THINK LINK! The Legal Link Corporation, part of The Cyberbahn Group, provides business-critical information to the legal and business communities through a variety of service offerings. Information is the key to successful decision-making, and, The Legal Link Corporation has an unparalleled breadth and depth of services to ensure that clients stay competitive in today s global marketplace. Whether it be a local, national or international search, Legal Link s extensive network of connections covers them all. Closing a deal? Requiring information on a corporation? Our Outsourcing team delivers fast, thorough and reliable results so that our clients can confidently seal the deal. Legal Link takes care of the details, enabling our clients to concentrate on the bigger picture the closing. Providing reliable and professional corporate support services has always set us apart. The corporate group at Legal Link exemplifies commitment to quality, client service and excellence. We work closely with our clients to achieve their objectives and at all times, and maintain a business-focused approach. Look for the launch of Legal Link to reap the benefits of online access to all of your orders! Legal Link our interactive reporting tool will provide you with access to all of your orders, whether they be corporate, litigation or real estate. Check on the status, print off reporting letters and invoices, online, when it s convenient for you. Best of all this service is available to you 24/7! Legal Link will improve your office efficiencies, productivity levels and will provide you and your clients with peace of mind! You will never have to wonder again about the status of any given file. With Legal Link you will always be in the know. Call on Legal Link s corporate department the next time you require a registration or search, and, experience our commitment to quality service. At Legal Link, we combine organizational expertise with proven disciplined approaches to ensure that our clients can take advantage of business opportunities. Reliable, timely results and personalized service are our trademarks. Our customer service representatives always apply the highest professional standards to the smallest detail and provide assistance and advice for all of Legal Link s service offerings. We also take great pride in our achievements. Legal Link is a member in good standing in several professional business associations: Ontario Association of Professional Searchers of Record, National Public Records Research Association, National Association of Professional Process Servers, the Toronto Board of Trade, and the United States Process Servers Association. We are dedicated to meeting and to understanding our clients needs and objectives and work together with them as partners in order to achieve effective solutions to their business needs. Call today and experience the commitment behind Legal Link! The Cyberbahn Group Legal Link Corporation Outsourcing Per: Vince Saroli, President 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CORPORATE SERVICES - ORGANIZATION... 5 CORPORATE SERVICES - REGISTRATIONS... 6 CORPORATE SERVICES - SEARCHES... 8 NAME RESERVATIONS...11 NUANS SEARCH SERVICES...11 PROVINCIAL NAME SEARCHES TRADEMARK SEARCHES P.P.S.A. - PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY ACT...15 SEARCHES & REGISTRATIONS...15 PPSA - REGISTRATIONS PPSA - SEARCHES PPSA (ONTARIO ONLY) LEGAL LINK SOFTWARE PDF Based System PPSA OUT OF PROVINCE CORPORATE PRODUCTS & SUPPLIES...17 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION SEARCHES & POLICE REPORTS...19 OTHER SEARCHES & SERVICES...20 GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO FEES...22 **Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional ** surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. 3

4 CORPORATE REGISTRATION & SEARCH SERVICES As a leading, full-service search firm, Legal Link offers an array of service and product offerings to answer the corporate needs of our clients. Whether it be a local or multi-jurisdictional search/filing, the staff at Legal Link will provide solutions at every level and will ensure that every detail is looked after. Our wide experience, gained over many years, enables us to provide our clients with comprehensive corporate support services. If your firm is in need of customized search and reporting services THINK LINK. At Legal Link we are happy to provide the results in the format that best suits your firm s corporate environment. Feel free to discuss with us your requirements, and we will customize the search and reporting services to your firm s specifications. Whether your firm requires searching/filing on a regular or occasional basis, we will make sure that each request is carried out promptly and efficiently. A disciplined approach to all search and filing requests is applied by our corporate consultants. All business and corporate names are thoroughly verified and all corporate filings are checked in advance to ensure prompt registration of documents. Confirmation of your search and filing particulars is provided immediately in the pre-determined and preferred choice of communication , fax, telephone or courier; and, a formal reporting letter is sent as a part of Legal Link s standard corporate follow-up procedure. Our clients know that they can count on us to be informed, accessible and prompt in responding to their corporate service needs. We have made a commitment to provide a reliable and timely service that is at all times sensitive to each client s specific business environment. Call on Legal Link today and see why we are the legal community s preferred LINK to information. 4

5 CORPORATE SERVICES - ORGANIZATION Minute Book Organization With one phone call an incorporation package will arrive at your desk with completed bylaws, resolutions, ledgers and share certificates. Legal Link powered by CorpLink software will complete your initial minute book organization to your specifications. Information provided by you will be used to prepare and complete all required documents. Once completed, all documents will be returned to you for review and signature by your client. You will also have the ability to view all pertinent information via the Internet at any time. Fee from $ Corporate Changes Law Clerk Services Legal Link powered by CorpLink software will assist you in your requirements for minute book updates, reviews and changes. Legal Link s law clerks are experienced in various corporate matters. Due to the variance in complexity of requests, Legal Link will provide clerking services on an hourly basis. Fee $80.00 / hour 5

6 CORPORATE SERVICES - REGISTRATIONS Application for Federal CCRA Business Number Applications will be filed with the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) in order to obtain a business number (BN). This BN is required in order to apply for registration with Payroll Deductions, GST, Import/Export and Corporate Tax. Forms are available through your Legal Link Customer Service Representative. Fee $34.25 Bank Act Registration (Section 427) - A Notice of Intention is filed with The Bank of Canada to provide security pursuant to Section 427 of the Bank Act. This Notice reflects security interest in the inventory and/or equipment of a corporation or individual. Fee $28.50* Business Name Registration Legal Link corporate service representatives attend the Ministry of Government Services office and manually register proprietorships, partnerships, business style registrations, renewals, amendments and cancellations under the Business Names Act, or Limited Partnerships Act. If there is a deficiency in filing your registration, we will contact you immediately and seek authorization to make the necessary corrections. Fee $28.50* Electronic Business Name Registration Legal Link corporate service representatives will file your Business name registration electronically and fax you a copy of the Master Business License immediately after registration. This License also provides for Retail sales Tax, Employer Health Tax and Workplace Safety Insurance Board registrations. The government fee for a Master Business License is reduced from $80.00 to $ Legal Link Fee $ (Non-Account Holders $50.00) Electronic Business Registration Services The Legal Link Corporation offers individual registration services of Retail Sales Tax, Employer Health Tax or Workplace Safety Insurance Board registrations. Fee $34.25 per item Electronic Filing of Articles of Incorporation in Ontario - The Legal Link Corporation will complete and file your Articles of Incorporation electronically. Extended filing hours are available for electronic filings. We ensure all Articles of Incorporation are handled to your specifications. A Customer Service Representative will keep in close contact with you to verify all filing particulars. Ontario filing fee reduced from $ to $ Legal Link Fee $35.75 (Non-Account Holders $50.00) Electronic Filing of Federal Articles of Incorporation - The Legal Link Corporation will file your Federal Articles of Incorporation electronically. We ensure all Articles of Incorporation are handled to your specifications. A Customer Service Representative will keep in close contact with you to verify all filing particulars. Federal filing fee reduced from $ to $ Legal Link Fee $42.95 (Non-Account Holders $50.00) Filing Ontario Articles Articles of Incorporation, Amalgamation, Amendment, Arrangement, Continuance, Reorganization & Dissolution. Articles of Revival, Corrected Certificates, Application for Authorization to Continue, Restated Articles of Incorporation, Application for Letters Patent/ Amalgamation/ Continuance, Application for Supplementary Letters Patent, Application for Revival, Surrender of Charter, Corrected Letters Patent/Supplementary Letters Patent, Approval of Public Guardian & Public Trustee. Fee $30.75* Filing Special Notices/Notices of Change/Annual Returns Sets out the name of the corporation, the date of incorporation, most recent officers and directors and registered office of the corporation. All Notices of Change or Annual Returns can be immediately filed electronically or delivered to the Ministry of Government Services for manual filing. Fee $32.75 for electronic filing. Fee $30.75 for manual filing. * 6

7 Out of Province Registrations--Legal Link will arrange for all corporate filings and registrations through our network of affiliates anywhere in North America. We have the ability to provide detailed information on requirements and timelines when filing in various jurisdictions. Please contact one of our customer service representatives to provide any information in order to assist with your filing requirements. Fee $42.95 * Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. Agents fees, disbursements and mileage may be applicable. * Due to the high cost associated with pick-up and delivery of documents outside of the downtown Toronto core (Bloor, Lakeshore, Spadina, Church), an additional $5.00 pick-up or delivery fee per attendance will be charged. Legal Link will apply a service charge on any registration and filing disbursements $50.00 and above paid on your behalf. Contact us for details 7

8 CORPORATE SERVICES - SEARCHES Bank Act Search (Section 427) A provincial search determines whether a Notice of Intention to give security has been filed with the Bank of Canada in Ontario pursuant to section 427 of the Canada Bank Act. It indicates whether any banks have taken a security interest in the inventory and/or equipment of a corporation or individual. A certificate is provided. Fee $28.50 Bankruptcy Search Manual A search of the Petition Book is conducted at The Superior Court of Justice in Ontario for Bankruptcy Petitions filed in Toronto. Fee $28.50 Bankruptcy Search Official Receiver A search of the records at the office of the Official Receiver in Ottawa indicates whether a corporation or individual is or has been bankrupt, whether an assignment, proposal to creditors or receiving order has been made against the corporation or individual. A certificate is provided. Fee $28.50 BNLP Document List Provides information filed relating to all sole proprietorships, general partnerships, corporation business names, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Fee $28.50 Business Names Report Detailed information on any registered sole proprietorship, general partnership or business name registrations if not already expired or cancelled. Fee $28.50 Bulk Sales Search Ontario A search is conducted through the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for any filings within the jurisdiction of the corporation, business name or individual where the assets exist pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act of Ontario. Fee $30.50 (Additional mileage charges may apply depending on search location of court) Certificate of Compliance Obtained through Industry Canada states that a Federal corporation is a valid and subsisting corporation. If the corporation is not up-to-date in its filings, a certificate will not be issued. A notice indicating this information is subsequently produced by Industry Canada. Fee $39.95 Certificate of No Record Certificate issued when no record of a corporation name as searched in the Ontario Business Information System (ONBIS) exists. Fee $28.50 Certificate of Non-Filing Refers to filings under the Corporations Information Act. Issued based on information recorded in the Ontario Business Information System (ONBIS) on or after June 27, It can only be produced if no documents have been filed under the Corporations Information Act by the subject corporation since June 27, The Certificate of Non-Filing does not refer to filings under the Corporations Information Act made prior to June 27, Fee $28.50 Certificate of Non-Registration - Certifies that no record of a registration filed under the Business Names Act or declaration filed under the Limited Partnership Act within the last five years exists. To determine if a registration was filed more than five years ago, an expired search must be conducted. Fee $28.50 Certificate of Status Ontario Provides the current status of a corporation. Certificates are available only for Ontario corporations or for Extra-Provincial foreign corporations (Class 3). Fee $28.50 Certified Corporate Microfiche - Individual certified documents from the microfiche are no longer available from the Ministry of Government Services. You may only obtain a Certified Microfiche. A Certified Microfiche is admissible in Court. Fee$

9 Corporate Document List Identifies all documents filed by the corporation on or after June 27, This list includes the filing date for each document. For information prior to June 27, 1992, please refer to the microfiche record for the corporation. Fee $28.50 Corporate Existence File Search Confirms whether or not a corporation existed between two specified dates. Legal Link will order appropriate documentation to obtain accurate information. Fee $28.50 Corporate Inactive File Search A paper file ordered through the Ministry of Government Services storage facility contains documentation pertaining to the history of the corporation. Due to company inactivity, the file is no longer kept on microfiche. The information in this paper file chronicles the corporate history up to and including the reason for inactivity. Fee$28.50 Corporate Profile Report - A profile provides correct corporate name & number, date of incorporation, directors and officers. Information, such as amalgamating corporations, dissolution dates, if registered business names exist and previous names of the corporation can also be found on a profile report. The Corporation Profile Report sets out the most recent information filed by the corporation on or after June 27, 1992 and recorded on the Ontario Business Information System (ONBIS). Fee $28.50 Corporation Business Names List Sets out all business names registered or renewed by the corporation within the last five years. The business name, business identification number (BIN), registration date and expiry date are included in this report. Fee $28.50 Document List Copies - Order and obtain individual items from The Document List. Please note any items requested can also be certified by the M.G.S. Fee $28.50 Document Replica Sets out all information filed on a BNLP document. Available for new, renewal, amendment and cancellations filed. A Document Replica can only be produced for documents filed within the last five years. Fee $28.50 Expired Business Searches Performed to determine or obtain information on business styles, partnerships or proprietorships that have expired within the last 5 years. Fee $28.50 Federal Corporate Existence File Search - Federal files are requested to confirm corporate existence between specific dates. We will request a letter of confirmation from Industry Canada verifying information. Fee $39.95 Federal Corporate Searches - Legal Link Corporation searches all current information provided by Industry Canada similar in content to a profile report. Photocopies or certified copies of forms filed with Industry Canada can be requested and obtained. Fee $39.95 Microfiche A microfilmed copy of documents not forming part of the ONBIS system appears on each company s individual records. Copies of documents may be ordered from this microfilm. Fee $28.50 Out of Province Searches- Legal Link will arrange for all corporate searches through our network of affiliates anywhere in North America. We have the ability to provide detailed information on requirements and timelines when searching in various jurisdictions. Please contact one of our customer service representatives to provide any information in order to assist you with any searching requirements. Fee $42.95 Partnership Business Names List Sets out all business names registered or renewed by a corporation since July 15, 1996 if not already expired or cancelled. Fee $28.50 Pending Litigation Searches Conducted to determine if actions exist against individuals, corporations or business names at a specific Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Ontario. 9

10 Photocopies or certified copies may be obtained from files when requested. Searches are normally conducted in the jurisdiction where the head office or assets of a corporation or business partnership is located, or where an individual resides. Fee $30.50 (Additional mileage charges may apply depending on search location of court) Point In Time Report Provides corporate information at a specific point in time. This search can be conducted against a corporation only for data filed on or after June 27, 1992 as recorded on ONBIS. All current directors and officers are included as active administrators on the Point In Time Report. Fee $28.50 Public Archive Search - Attend the office of the Archives of Ontario to obtain copies from inactive Ministry of Government Services files. These files are the company records of both corporations and business registrations that are not currently held at the M.G.S. or its storage facility. We will attend the office to requisition, copy and review any archived files required. Fee $60.00 / hour Statement of No Match Found Issued when no match is found in the Ontario Business Information System (ONBIS) for the business name or business identification provided. The report sets out the business name exactly as it was searched. The Statement of No Match Found will be produced if there is no record of registration of the business name in the last five years. To determine if a registration was filed more than five years ago, an expired search should be done at the Ministry of Government Services. Fee $28.50 Statement of No Record Statement issued when no record of a corporation name as searched in the Ontario Business Information System (ONBIS) exists. Fee $28.50 Writ of Execution Search Search determines whether a person, corporation or other legal entity has a writ or execution filed against them within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff s office and/or the Land Titles office wherein such writs or executions are filed. When executions are found an abstract with particulars will be provided. Fee $28.50 Writ of Execution Province Wide Search Search determines whether a person, corporation or other legal entity has a writ or execution filed against them in the province of Ontario. Though no formal certificate is provided for this service, you will receive notification from Legal Link providing the results. The disbursement for this search is $50.00 plus applicable taxes. When executions are found an abstract with particulars will be provided. Fee $28.50 Fees effective November 1, 2007 Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. Agents fees, disbursements and mileage may be applicable. 10

11 NAME RESERVATIONS NUANS NAME SEARCH SERVICES A NUANS (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search) printout is a computerized search report that lists and compares a proposed corporate name or trademark with a database of existing corporate bodies, business names, proposed names and trademarks. The comparison generated in this report determines the similarity that exists between the proposed name/trademark and the existing names in the database. Based on the results of this report, a client can determine if they would like to proceed with incorporation or business name registration of the proposed name. A NUANS report is available for all provinces except for British Columbia and Quebec, and, is submitted along with any pertinent documents when incorporating a new company or amending an existing company s name. This report is valid for 90 calendar days from the date it is produced. When it comes to experienced and informed name clearance THINK LINK. The corporate consultants at Legal Link provide complimentary* NUANS preliminary searches, and within seconds clients are informed of name availability. Complete customer satisfaction is guaranteed with each pre-screen, and our consultants provide guidance and suggestions for improving or creating a distinctive name. Results from name pre-screens, enable a client to determine whether they would like to incur the costs of running an actual NUANS report. NUANS reports are processed immediately and our consultants ensure that your report is delivered via the method that has been requested , fax or courier. At your request, we will hold a copy of the NUANS report and will proceed with Article filing upon receipt of the incorporation documents. At Legal Link, we take pride in helping to create and develop new business enterprises in Canada. Our corporate consultants receive specialized training in order to recognize the intricacies of NUANS searching and reporting, which, in turn, allows our clients to make accurate and informed name decisions. Remember to THINK LINK, when looking to incorporate or register a small business name. * The Legal Link Corporation reserves the right to implement a maximum on the number of preliminary searches ordered for each NUANS requested. NUANS SEARCH SERVICES NUANS Preliminary Searches - Customer Service Representatives search the database and pre-screen your proposed names and provide a verbal/ , or faxed response informing you of name availability. N/C* NUANS Pre-check Searches - Customer Service Representatives search the database and pre-screen your names and provide a verbal/ , or faxed response informing you of name availability. This pertains to all searches that are conducted for purposes other than ordering a NUANS report. Fee $

12 NUANS Alberta Report--contains 4 pages of corporations and business names from across Canada concentrating on Alberta as well as Federal corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $49.95 NUANS Expedited Report is completed within 30 minutes! Please note that opinion letters are available to account holders only. Fee $57.95 NUANS Federal Report--contains 3 pages of corporate and business names from across Canada as well as Federal Corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $49.95 NUANS Expedited Report is completed within 30 minutes! Please note that opinion letters are available to account holders only. Fee $57.95 New Service* NUANS Federal Real Time Report A federal NUANS report, however this report is provided to you on an immediate basis. Still contains 3 pages of corporate and business names from across Canada as well as Federal Corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $59.00 NUANS Federal with Industry Canada Name Decision-- A Federal NUANS report available with a name decision letter provided by Industry Canada. A Federal corporation that wishes to carry on business in Quebec should search Quebec s database. Names should be searched considering both French and English versions. Fee $67.95 NUANS Manitoba Report-- All proposed Corporate and Business names must be submitted and approved by The Manitoba Companies Office. - contains 3 pages of corporations and business names from across Canada concentrating on Manitoba as well as Federal corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $65.00 NUANS Expedited Report is available in Manitoba with a 24hr turnaround time! Please note that opinion letters are available to account holders only. $ NUANS New Brunswick / Nova Scotia / P.E.I.--Report contains 3 pages of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. & Newfoundland corporations along with business and corporate names from across Canada. The report also contains 2 pages of trademarks and proposals. The report concentrates specifically on the jurisdiction for which the NUANS report was ordered. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $49.95 NUANS Expedited Report is available in New Brunswick and is completed within 30 minutes! Please note that opinion letters are available to account holders only. Fee $57.95 NUANS Ontario Report--contains 3 pages of corporations and business names from across Canada concentrating on Ontario as well as Federal corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $49.95 NUANS Expedited Report is completed within 30 minutes! Please note that opinion letters are available to account holders only. Fee $57.95 NUANS Saskatchewan Report--contains 3 pages of corporations and business names from across Canada concentrating on Saskatchewan as well as Federal corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $85.00 NUANS Expedited Report is available in Saskatchewan with a 24hr turnaround time! Please note that opinion letters are available to account holders only. Fee $

13 NUANS Yukon Report contains--3 pages of corporations and business names from across Canada as well as Federal corporations & proposals plus 2 pages of trademarks. Reserved for 90 days & mandatory for filing Articles. Fee $49.95 Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. PROVINCIAL NAME SEARCHES Name Approval Request British Columbia--All proposed Corporate and Business names must be submitted and approved by The B.C. Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations Names Examiner. A NUANS report is also provided for information purposes only to further assist in the decision process. Proposed names are approved by The Registrar of Companies and reserved for 56 days. Fees $60.00 Priority Fee $ Name Search Quebec with reservation--quebec has a system that entails searching the CIDREQ register and the NUANS preliminary database. If specifically requested, the FICHIER Central which includes information containing corporate and business names prior to Jan. 01, 1994 can also be searched. Fee $ with reservation, Fee $70.00 without reservation Name Search Newfoundland with Reservation A requisition is submitted requesting a search, opinion and approval of a proposed name. Upon approval the name will be reserved for 90 days. Fees $49.95 Name Search Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) Name Search A requisition is submitted requesting a search, opinion and approval of a proposed name. Upon approval the name will be reserved for 90 days. Fees $49.95 Name Search Nunavut Name Search A requisition is submitted requesting a search, opinion and approval of a proposed name. Upon approval the name will be reserved for 90 days. Fees $49.95 Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. NUANS is a Registered Trademark * The Legal Link Corporation reserves the right to implement a maximum on the number of preliminary searches ordered for each NUANS requested. 13

14 TRADEMARK SEARCHES NUANS Canadian Trademark search - Report contains Federal trademark registrations and applications as well as provincial corporate and business names, Federal corporations and proposals. Fee $49.95 NUANS Canadian Trademark search Extended 80 Citations -Report contains Federal trademark registrations, application and citations with full wares information for each citation. Fee $49.95 NUANS Canadian Trademark search Extended Long 160 Citations -Report contains Federal trademark registrations, application and citations with full wares information for each citation. Fee $49.95 Canadian Trademark Searches Trademark Particulars/Locate search - A Trademark search includes particulars with respect to a specific application or registration. As well, design marks are available in association with a word mark. A Trademark Locate search includes all trademark applications and registrations against a specific name given. $33.75 for particulars $43.95 locate (plus disbursements) (Prices set on a per-mark basis) Trademark Registrability Search With Opinion - This is the most comprehensive trademark search. It provides an extensive view of the Canadian market for ascertaining the availability of a proposed trademark. The search locates identical and similar marks and applications to the proposed trademark and also includes the opinion of a registered trademark agent as to whether your proposed trademark appears to be available. Fees vary depending on the number of words, classes and services. Fees $ minimum. (Price set on a per-mark basis.) Canadian Trademark Application-The Legal Link Corporation has an established relationship with one of the foremost Patent and Trademark firms in all of Canada. We will obtain from our clients, all the relevant information in order to prepare a Trademark Application. Once this application is filed the entire trademarking process takes approximately months at a total cost, including all filing disbursements of approximately $1900. The Legal Link Corporation will take care of all the filing requirements at the various stages of the trademarking process and will keep you informed every step of the way. Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. An additional fee may apply for the expedited service if available. 14

15 P.P.S.A. - PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY ACT SEARCHES & REGISTRATIONS Looking to secure an interest in personal property? THINK LINK. The Legal Link Corporation provides manual and electronic searches and registrations under the Personal Property Security Act (P.P.S.A.). Our trained consultants will ensure prompt PPSA filings across Canada in the preferred method of registration. The Personal Property Security Registration System in Ontario is a computer-based system that allows for both registrations and enquiries. Registering under this system helps to establish priorities between individuals with competing interests in the same personal property. Searching under this system will determine if there are any outstanding liens, mortgages, debentures or any financial interests on behalf of creditors. ***Please note that access to PPSA Registrations through Legal Link is limited to Law Firms, Corporate Counsel and Financial Institutions PPSA - REGISTRATIONS Simply provide us with the filing particulars by fax, or mail, and Legal Link s corporate representatives will take care of all the details. We will ensure prompt and accurate registration under the PPSA by following standard in-house procedures which involve: receipt of client signoffs (if requested) of all information prior to registration, and complete document review to ensure that all mandatory information is present for each filing. PPSA - SEARCHES P.P.S.A. Verbal or Certified Printouts indicate whether the personal property of a corporation, individual, business name or a motor vehicle identification number is encumbered and subject to the security interests of creditors. A verbal response printout report is available within thirty minutes of placing an order if the report does not contain more than twenty registrations attached to a single debtor. If a high volume of registrations exists, a certified printout will be provided the following business day. PPSA (ONTARIO ONLY) LEGAL LINK SOFTWARE PDF Based System Legal Link PPSA software is specifically designed for those clients that wish to search and register electronically, under the PPSA of Ontario, right from their desktop. Take advantage of this feature-rich software application which provides users with a pleasant interface, a built-in checking system for mandatory fields, automatic appending and pagination, printing of Verification Statements, database functionality and report generating features. A competitive pricing structure along with the added benefits of increased staff productivity makes Legal Link Software a must-have application on the desktop. PPSA OUT OF PROVINCE P.P.S.A. (Out of Province) or U.C.C. (U.S. Unified Commercial Code) Searches- Legal Link will arrange for all P.P.S.A. equivalency searches and registrations through our network of agents anywhere in North America. We have the ability to provide detailed information on requirements, forms and timelines when searching or registering in various jurisdictions. Please contact one of 15

16 our customer service representatives for more information on multi-jurisdictional search and registration requirements. Fee $42.95 Personal Property Securities Act Searches Ontario Fees PPSA verbal print-out $28.50 PPSA certified print-out $28.50 PPSA certified and verbal print-out $42.95 PPSA verbal/certified print-out Electronic (Legal $10.00 Link Software, for Ontario only) CSRA Instrument copies $28.50 Personal Property Securities Act Registrations Ontario Register PPSA Statement Electronically-- conducted by Legal Link staff Register PPSA Statement (Legal Link Software, Ontario only) Fees $36.75 $10.00 Fees effective November 1, 2007 Please note all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. Agents fees, disbursements, courier or typing fees may be applicable. Electronic PPSA registration filings not available in Quebec and the Yukon. 16

17 CORPORATE PRODUCTS & SUPPLIES After you incorporate THINK LINK. Order from our extensive line of competitively priced corporate supplies and customize your order all with just one phone call. Legal Link s corporate representatives will ensure prompt and efficient delivery of your corporate supply order, be it large or small, and will note any preferences that your firm might have for future supply orders. Attention to detail, and to firm specifications, means that your order will be processed and delivered in the manner that you expect, each and every time. Choose from our large selection of corporate registers, seals, share certificates, corporate forms, storage boxes we have a variety of products to suit each corporate environment. If you require a rush corporate supply delivery, just give us a call. We maintain large inventories in order to assure that your corporate requirements are met, as specified, and on time. If you are interested in receiving quotations on bulk purchases of minute books or any other corporate supplies, simply give us a call and one of our representatives will be happy to sit down and discuss your firm s requirements. We will also show you our exclusive line of supplies from which you can order. Quality of product, prompt delivery and customization of your supply orders translate into complete customer satisfaction. Call us now and experience our attention to detail. Minute Books & Mark Maker Seal Package with Gold Embossing or Brass Engraved Name Plate (Manual filing of Articles included with every package. If articles filed electronically, a 10 % discount will be applied to the package price) Fees Attaché Case Package $ All-in-One Package $ Oxford Minute Book Package $ Finresa 3-Ring Minute Book with Slipcase $ Package Minute Books and Gold Embossing/Name Plates (Shares and bylaws not included) Fees Attaché Minute Book (with Brass Plate) $67.25 Brass Engraved Name Plate $ 9.25 All-in-One (1 Plate included) $70.50 All-in-One (with 2 Brass Plates) $79.50 Gold Stamping (Cover or Spine) $12.25 Oxford Minute Book * $56.25 Finresa 3-Ring Minute Book with Slipcase $50.95 (Available colours: Maroon, Blue or Black) * Finresa 3-Ring Minute Book * $45.95 * price does not include plate or gold stamping. Corporate Seals Fees Cast Desk Seal $

18 Mark Maker Seal $54.75 Pocket Seal $61.25 Share Certificates & Miscellaneous Supplies Fees Pad of 12 Common or Undesignated $10.25 Pad of 25 Common or Undesignated $16.25 Pad of 50 Common or Undesignated $28.50 By-Laws, Ontario or Federal $8.75 Corporate Storage Box $22.50 Minute Book Paper - 3-Ring (1000 Sheets) $43.95 Minute Book Paper Oxford (1000 Sheets) $50.95 Organizational Proceedings, Ontario or Federal $ 4.50 **All Corporate supplies carry a lifetime guarantee** Customized products such as self-inking stamps may also be ordered through The Legal Link Corporation. Please contact one of our customer service representatives for more information. Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. -A shipping fee will apply for any corporate supply order under $ Due to the high cost associated with delivery outside of the downtown Toronto core (Bloor, Lakeshore, Spadina, Church), an additional $5.00 fee will be charged for all packages delivered outside of this designated area. Legal Link will apply a service charge on any registration and filing disbursements $50.00 and above paid on your behalf. Contact us for details -All Corporate supplies are subject to GST, Federal Goods and Services Tax, as well as PST, Provincial Sales Tax 18

19 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION SEARCHES & POLICE REPORTS The Legal Link Corporation provides investigative searches as they relate to drivers and motor vehicle information, insurance particulars, police reports, and motor vehicle accident reports. The majority of these searches are required for litigation purposes. As Ministry of Transportation (MTO) records are protected under the Privacy Act of Ontario, The Legal Link Corporation can only provide these services to parties who are authorized to access this information. Please contact Legal Link to determine if you are entitled to obtain these protected documents. Driver License History Report Conducted for the purpose of revealing the license history for a given individual. (Date license was issued or changed, or address was amended) Convictions, charges or other actions will be not be present on this report. Fee $36.95 plus disbursements. Driver Record Search Conducted for the purpose of revealing particular driver s information with respect to his/her convictions, charges and other actions against their specific driver s license within the last three years. Fee $36.95 plus disbursements. Insurance Particulars Search A search can be conducted on either a vehicle or individual, registered or licensed with the Ministry of Transportation. The purpose of this search is to reveal the name of the insurance company and policy number of an insured party. In order to reveal insurance particulars on an individual we require the full name, address, driver s license number and the date particulars in order to conduct the required search. With this information we can determine if the individual is insured and with which insurance company. Search results can take between 4 to 6 weeks. Fee $42.95 plus disbursements. Plate Search Conducted for the purpose of determining the registered owner of a license plate number. This search can be conducted for any specific date or the history of the vehicle. In order to conduct this search we require the license plate number of the vehicle and the date for which you require this search. This search will provide the registered owner of the plate, and information on the vehicle attached to the plate. Fee $36.95 plus disbursements. Police Reports Required when investigating an accident in which a motor vehicle was involved. In order to conduct this search we require as much information as possible with respect to the accident. As a minimum, we require the date, location, time of the accident and the name of a party involved. We can also obtain along with the police report, Witness Statements and Police Officer Notes (i.e.: handwritten notes). The more information provided, the easier it is to obtain the police record. Police reports can be requested from all jurisdictions. A report may take up to eight weeks. Fee $49.95 plus disbursements. Vehicle Identification Number Search (VIN) Conducted for the purpose of obtaining the registered owner of a specific vehicle. This search can be performed to obtain information on a current owner or to determine the owner of the VIN on a specific date in time. In order to conduct this search we require the VIN number of the vehicle. With this information we are able to provide particulars of the owner on the date in question, the current and past history of the vehicle. Fee $36.95 plus disbursements. Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. Legal Link will apply a service charge on any registration and filing disbursements $50.00 and above paid on your behalf. Contact us for details 19

20 OTHER SEARCHES & SERVICES The Legal Link Corporation provides an array of service offerings that are not classified under the fields of corporate or litigation. We will act as your agent to obtain marriage, birth and death certificates. We conduct various real estate searches and will also serve as your trusted agent for service for your corporation. Call on one of our Customer Service Representatives if you require a search or service that is not listed in our schedule of services. Archives Office Whether documents relate to corporate, litigation, real estate or other Ontario Ministry matters, we will obtain, from the Archives of Ontario, copies and information materials that have been removed due to inactivity from various government ministry records. Legal Link representatives will attend at the Archives office on your behalf to investigate and search available records. For more information you may wish to call our office. Fee $60.00/hour plus disbursements. Real Estate Sub-Searches & Registrations Legal Link provides sub-searches and searches of title in the Registry and Land Titles systems in all jurisdictions across Ontario. These services are also available for jurisdictions outside of Ontario, contact our real estate associates for details. The majority of real estate related searches performed by Legal Link are for the purposes of Construction lien matters, litigation research, process serving, real estate transactions and searches of an investigative nature. Legal Link also provides Registration services and will attend to the preparation and registration of electronic and paper documents. Land Registry Office Searches And Registrations REGISTRATIONS/SEARCHES Preparation of electronic/paper documents including but not limited to Construction Liens, Certificates of Action, Transfers, Charges/Mortgages, Leases, Notices Fees effective November 1, 2007 Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. Additional fees may apply for expedited service. Registration services available to Law Firms only. Fees (Starting From) $48.75 Registration of electronic/paper documents $48.75 Sub-searches $48.75 Full searches of title $75.00 Registered Office and Agent for Service Representation- Legal Link now provides Registered office and Agent for Service representation. For all Extra-Provincial Corporations (Class 3), Legal Link will be listed as the Agent for Service for your corporation. When dealing with domestic companies, we will also act as the registered office of the corporation in order to receive any notices or service of process. At Legal Link, we understand the importance of timeliness, accuracy and reliability. Our extensive experience with government as it relates to information retrieval and registration filings, makes us a natural choice for Registered Agent for Service. Our experienced consultants understand the rules and regulations governing corporations and are always on hand to provide invaluable assistance for your corporation s compliance and registration needs. Legal Link will also provide you with a documented history of any legal process received: the date on which process was served, the type of action, the solicitor involved, the response, if required, under the rules of civil procedure, and who the documents were directed to in your organization. To 20

21 ensure timeliness, all documents will be forwarded via courier from Legal Link to your organization. The corporate and legal communities can operate their business in Ontario with full confidence knowing The Legal Link Corporation is their representative and registered Agent for Service. We encourage both domestic and foreign companies to take advantage of our services when filing for Extra Provincial status. Fee $ Registrar General of Ontario Searches Legal Link service representatives will attend at the Office of the Registrar General and obtain legal documents or conduct searches with respect to Marriage, Birth & Death certificates. For marriage and birth certificates a letter of authorization should state the particulars of the certificate, your relationship to the person(s) involved, the date and reason for the request. It should also state the name of the Legal Link employee who is obtaining the required documents on your behalf. Call us to arrange the details for this particular search. No authorization is required when obtaining a certificate of death. The normal turnaround time to obtain a certificate is approximately one week; however, some certificates may be obtained on a same-day basis depending on availability of the certificate as described below. Certificates are available for births that occurred during the past 95 years, marriages that occurred during the past 80 years and deaths that occurred during the past 70 years. Any certificates prior to these dates are not available on a same-day basis. Certificates not registered within these guidelines set by the Registrar General take approximately 6 weeks to obtain. Any recent certificates within 3 months of issuance may also take 6 weeks as they may or may not have been entered into the records of the Registrar General of Ontario. Fee $60.00*plus disbursements. *Please be advised that due to the extraordinary delays at the office of the Registrar General of Ontario, Legal Link staff are required to attend at the office of the Registrar at approximately 6:30 am in order to receive a number that will allow us to be served within a reasonable time. Residence Address Search Request - One of the many service offerings Legal Link provides to law firms is Residential Address Information Searches on individuals. This service is provided exclusively for the purpose of obtaining information for litigation/legal proceedings including the serving of legal process. A variety of searches are conducted and information is confirmed in order to obtain accurate results. For further details, please contact a customer service representative who will be happy to provide you with additional information. Fee $48.75 plus disbursements. Security Commission Searches Obtain Certificates of No Default or Reporting Issuer Default Certificates from the Security Commissions across Canada as available. Approximate turn around time, 2 to 3 days. Fee $39.95 plus disbursements. -Fees effective November 1, Please note that all fees shown are for Legal Link account holders only. Additional surcharges may apply to non-account holders. All fees are subject to change without further notice. -Legal Link will apply a service charge on any registration and filing disbursements $50.00 and above paid on your behalf. Contact us for details 21