Corporate Minutes Template
Management
Meeting Details
- Date: [Date of Meeting]
- Time: [Start – End]
- Location: [Location / Video Link]
- Type of Meeting: [Board / Shareholders / Committee]
Attendance
Present: [Names of Attendees]
Absent: [Names of Absentees]
Guests: [Names & Titles]
Call to Order & Agenda Review
Call to Order: [Time the chair called the meeting to order]
Agenda Approval: [Note if agenda was approved or changes requested]
Approval of Previous Minutes
State whether the previous meeting's minutes were approved as‑is or amended.
Reports
- Financial Report: [Summary & vote]
- CEO / Executive Report: [Key updates]
- Committee Reports: [Audit, Compensation, etc.]
Old Business
Discuss unresolved items from prior meetings, actions taken, and current status.
New Business
List new motions, proposals, or topics introduced. Record discussions and decisions for each.
Motions & Voting Results
- Motion: [Exact wording]
- Moved By: [Name]
- Seconded By: [Name]
- Vote Outcome: [For–Against–Abstain counts]
Action Items & Responsibilities
- [Action Item] — Owner: [Name] — Due: [Date]
Adjournment & Next Meeting
Adjourned At: [Time]
Next Meeting: [Date, Time, Location]
What Are Corporate Minutes?
Corporate minutes are the official, legal record of the discussions, decisions, and actions taken during a company’s formal meetings. They demonstrate compliance, protect directors from liability, and provide a historical roadmap of corporate governance.
Why Detailed Minutes Matter
Well‑constructed minutes help your organisation:
- Comply with statutory and regulatory obligations
- Prove due diligence and fiduciary oversight in the event of litigation or audits
- Maintain transparency for shareholders and stakeholders
- Track follow‑up actions and hold owners accountable
Before the Meeting
- Prepare the Agenda: Circulate a timed agenda to directors at least 48 hours in advance.
- Gather Background Materials: Attach financials, contracts, and briefing notes.
- Assign a Minute‑Taker: Ideally the corporate secretary or a delegated recorder using Noota.
During the Meeting
- Capture Key Facts Only: Record motions, decisions, and high‑level rationale—not verbatim dialogue.
- Note Voting Results: Include numbers for and against, plus abstentions.
- Reference Exhibits: Label documents (e.g. “Exhibit A”) and note where they are filed.
After the Meeting
- Circulate draft minutes within 24 hours for director review.
- Incorporate amendments and obtain formal approval at the next meeting.
- Store the signed minutes in a secure, central repository.

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