What Rights Do I have as a Shareholder?
December 8, 2019What Rights Do I have as a Shareholder? Are you aggrieved by the manner in which a corporation of which you are a shareholder conducts the business and affairs of
Quick Guide to Basic Shareholders’ Rights
December 8, 2019Quick Guide to Basic Shareholders’ Rights Federal vs Provincial Incorporation In Canada, one can incorporate under either federal or provincial law. For the purposes of this guide, reference is made
Shareholder Loans, Benefits, and Their Risks
October 6, 2019Shareholder Loans, Benefits, and Their Risks Incorporation isn’t all upside when it comes to taxes. As with most areas of Canadian law, corporations and their shareholders function as separate persons
Why Do You Need A Shareholder’s Agreement?
July 16, 2019Shareholders Agreements: What is it and why do you need it? A shareholder’s agreement, also called a stockholder’s agreement, is an agreed-upon arrangement among a corporation’s stockholders. This agreement dictates
The Basics of Corporate Law in Canada
November 20, 2018The Basics of Corporate Law in Canada It appears that many are curious about the practice of “corporate law”. What do corporate lawyers do anyway? Is there a difference between
Do I need a lawyer to incorporate?
August 12, 2018Do I need a lawyer to incorporate? One of the most frequent questions we are asked is, “Why do I need a lawyer to incorporate?” Many see the advertisements online
The Importance of a Shareholders Agreement
June 25, 2018Why Every Business needs a Shareholders Agreement If you have a partner or several partners in your corporation, you will need a shareholders agreement. A corporation that has multiple shareholders
Should You Run Your Business Through a Professional Corporation?
June 4, 2018Should you run your business through a professional corporation? Are you an accountant, dentist, doctor, lawyer, nurse, midwife, or social worker? Professionals have been permitted to incorporate their practice in
Paid-Up-Capital and Stated Capital – How these Concepts can be used in Advanced Tax Planning
May 30, 2018Paid-Up-Capital and Stated Capital – How these Concepts can be used in Advanced Tax Planning What is the Paid-Up-Capital and Stated Capital of a corporation and how can I use
Are Your Business’s Records & Minute Books Up to Date?
May 28, 2018Are Your Business’s Records & Minute Books Up to Date? Do you have a corporation? Is your minute book up to date with annual resolutions each year? If it isn’t,
