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When starting a business in Canada, one of the fundamental decisions you’ll face is choosing the appropriate business structure. The choice between establishing a corporation and operating as a sole
New Era of Transparency: Canada Mandates Disclosure of Significant Control in Federal Corporations Effective January 22, 2024, federal corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act are required to file information
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Upcoming Changes to the OBCA Poised to have a Positive Lasting Impact on Business Efficacy in Ontario Ontario’s Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) is poised to receive some welcome amendments with
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