Incorporation

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What is involved with incorporating in Canada?

Incorporating a business in Canada involves the process of legally creating a separate entity that is distinct from its owners. This entity is commonly referred to as a corporation or a company, and it is governed by federal or provincial laws, depending on the jurisdiction where it is incorporated.

In Canada, corporations are typically incorporated at the provincial or territorial level, with the exception of certain industries that are federally regulated. The process of incorporating a business in Canada typically involves choosing a name, registering the corporation, drafting articles of incorporation, and appointing directors and officers.

Once a corporation is incorporated, it becomes a separate legal entity with its own rights and obligations. It can enter into contracts, own property, and conduct business on its own behalf. It is also subject to various legal requirements, such as filing annual reports and maintaining proper records.

Overall, incorporating a business in Canada can provide several benefits, such as limiting the liability of its owners and providing access to various government programs and funding opportunities.

Incorporation lawyers and law firms in Ontario

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BT Legal
City: Toronto
Practice Areas: Civil Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates

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BE Defended
City: Toronto
Practice Areas: Civil Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law
Bisceglia & Associates
City: Concord
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Check Law
City: Toronto
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Mansour Law
City: Toronto
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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
City: Toronto
Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates