Eligible vs. Non-Eligible Dividends in Canada When a Canadian private corporation distributes profits to its shareholders, not all dividends are treated the same way under the Income Tax Act, R.S.C.
A Buyer’s Guide for Small to Mid-Sized Business Acquisitions (M&A Due Diligence Canada) M&A due diligence is the structured process by which a buyer investigates a target business before committing
Holding Company Canada: Tax Deferral, Asset Protection, and Wealth Building A holding company holding all of the shares of your operating company is one of the most effective legal tools
Canada’s Register of Individuals with Significant Control: What Every Federal Corporation Must Know As of January 22, 2024, every corporation incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.
The Role of “Time Is of the Essence” in Contracts: Why Timelines Matter in Commercial Agreements In commercial and corporate transactions, few contractual provisions carry as much weight as the
Demystifying Corporate Roles in Canada: Shareholders, Directors, and Officers – What’s the Difference In many Canadian small businesses, one person or a small group often occupies all three positions of
Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of a Business in Canada: How It’s Calculated When you sell a Canadian business, the single biggest variable in your after-tax outcome is usually
Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget – Impact on Taxation of the Sale of a Business On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance released Budget 2024, introducing
Financing Your Business Purchase: Understanding Your Options in Private M&A Financing the purchase of a business is one of the most important considerations in any private M&A transaction. Buyers generally
Letter of Intent, words and actions – be aware you may have entered into a binding deal Enforceability is not always expressly stated in an agreement. Determining what makes a
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