Corporations

Incorporation

• The most common question I receive from new entrepreneurs is, “Should I incorporate?” Answering that question requires a review of the nature of the business, the objectives and personal situations of the business owners, the financial requirements of the business,and the likelihood of success of the business.
• Corporations are creatures of statute: they only exist because and pursuant to the terms of our business corporations acts. Those same acts require that corporations be properly organized, and that accurate corporate records be maintained.

Shareholder Agreements

Shareholder agreements (or partnership agreements in the absence of a corporation) are recommended when the business is owned by more than one individual. They typically address financing, management, sale and other exit provisions, but should always be tailored to the situation.

Re-organizations

Working with your accountant and tax advisor, we can effect re-organizations to remove inefficiencies and implement tax strategies and provide advantages to you, the shareholder.

Governance

Where a corporations have shareholders, governance quickly becomes an issue. Advising growing corporations and their boards is a service that these clients value.

Private Placements

You have a great business, but it needs more funds to continue growing. Private placements are a method of raising funds through the sale of equity in your business. These transactions are highly regulated. We will guide you through the process and work to keep you onside of the relevant securities legislation.