A corporate kit usually contains a corporate seal, blank stock certificates and forms for the adoption of by-laws and recording the minutes of meetings. Explore our comprehensive guide to corporate meeting minutes, including easy-to-use templates for legal compliance and efficient meeting documentation.Corporate minutes should be used whenever a corporation holds formal meetings of its board of directors, shareholders, or committees. All you need to do is fill out our quick and easy annual minutes checklist and make your payment. Under the New York Business Corporation Law, corporations are required to hold at least one shareholder meeting each year. Many states require your corporation to keep regular meeting minutes even though they don't need to be filed with the state. Here are each state's requirements.