What Is a Section 85 Rollover and Can It Help When Selling My Business?
August 19, 2026What Is a Section 85 Rollover and Can It Help When Selling My Business? A section 85 rollover under ITA s. 85(1) allows you to transfer eligible property to a
What an M&A Lawyer Actually Does in a Private Business Sale
August 19, 2026What an M&A Lawyer Actually Does in a Private Business Sale An M&A lawyer in a private business sale does far more than draft documents. From the moment you begin
Asset Purchase Agreement in Canada: What Buyers Need to Know
August 18, 2026Asset Purchase Agreement in Canada: What Buyers Need to Know An Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) governs the transfer of specific business assets from a seller to a buyer. Unlike a
How to Finance a Business Acquisition in Canada
August 18, 2026How to Finance a Business Acquisition in Canada Most private business acquisitions in Canada are funded through a combination of three sources: buyer equity (cash the buyer contributes directly), senior
What Is a Tax Clearance Certificate, and Do You Need One When Selling a Business in Canada?
August 6, 2026What Is a Tax Clearance Certificate, and Do You Need One When Selling a Business in Canada? A CRA tax clearance certificate is a document issued by the Canada Revenue
Representations and Warranties in a Canadian Share Purchase Agreement
August 6, 2026Representations and Warranties in a Canadian Share Purchase Agreement Representations and warranties are the seller’s legal statements about the business in a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). They cover the financial
Planning Your Business Exit: How Far in Advance Should You Start?
August 6, 2026Planning Your Business Exit: How Far in Advance Should You Start? Most Canadian business owners start planning their exit too late. Ideally, you begin two to three years before you
Holdbacks and Escrow Arrangements in Canadian Business Sales
August 5, 2026Holdbacks and Escrow Arrangements in Canadian Business Sales A holdback is a portion of the purchase price withheld at closing and held in escrow for a defined period to cover
Do I Need a Lawyer to Sell My Business in Ontario?
August 5, 2026Do I Need a Lawyer to Sell My Business in Ontario? You are not legally required to hire a lawyer to sell your business in Ontario. There is no statute
Earnouts in Canadian Business Sales: How to Structure and Protect Yourself
August 4, 2026Earnouts in Canadian Business Sales: How to Structure and Protect Yourself An earnout is a deferred purchase price component tied to the business’s post-closing performance. Buyers use earnouts to bridge
