A corporation is the most common form of legal entity for businesses. Most foreign businesses operating in Canada adopt a corporate form. Because a corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from the shareholders who contribute to the corporation’s capital, generally shareholders are not responsible for the debts, liabilities or obligations of […]
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Business Formation in Canada by Non Canadian Residents
One of the threshold issues for a foreign entity to consider when seeking to establish a business in Canada is what form the business should take. The form selected should reflect both operational and tax considerations. The foreign entity will need to determine whether that business should be carried on directly, as a branch of […]
Canada offers global entrepreneurs preferential market access to over 1.5 billion consumers
Canada offers global entrepreneurs preferential market access to over 1.5 billion consumers in 51 countries. Today Canada is the best country to start a new business, offering global entrepreneurs and foreign companies a great number of benefits and business opportunities. Why start a new business in Canada Strong geographic and sectoral clusters (e.g. aerospace, automotive, […]
Canadian Regulations for Non-Canadian Residents Wishing to Register a New Company in Canada
Today many world-leading companies and global entrepreneurs are setting up shop in Canada. Canada is the best country to start a new business today and investors, foreign companies and global entrepreneurs are taking notice. One of the main reasons is because Canada offers global entrepreneurs preferential market access to over 1.5 billion consumers in 51 countries. Global entrepreneurs […]
Incorporate in Canada as a Non-Resident
Canada is today one of the best countries in the world to start a new business. Canada has the lowest overall tax rate on new business investment and lowest business costs in advanced manufacturing and corporate services among G7 nations. Canada also has the lowest business costs in the digital and R&D sectors. Why Start a […]
Canada Number One Most Attractive Country for Entrepreneurs
In our rapidly changing world, there is no better place than Canada to do business. Canada has the lowest average overall tax rate on new business investment in the G7, the strongest economic growth of all of the G7 countries last year, the most highly educated workforce in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, […]
Open your new company in Canada in Only 24 Hours
In this tumultuous world, it can be difficult to seize opportunities and avoid risk. To grow and succeed, global companies need to find an oasis in the chaos. Canada is that place. And investors are taking notice. Every month thousands of companies and global entrepreneurs from all around the world are coming to Canada to […]
Incorporating a new company in British Columbia and Keeping Documents as Part of Your Company’s Records
Once your application is processed and payment received, we will send you the following documents by email or mail (depending on the notification method you selected): The original Certificate of Incorporation A certified copy of the Incorporation Application A certified copy of the Notice of Articles A cover sheet that includes the company’s incorporation number […]
How To Prepare a British Columbia Incorporation Agreement
An incorporation agreement must be signed by each person (incorporator) forming the company. Usually, the incorporators will become the shareholders and directors once the company is incorporated. The agreement becomes part of the company’s records and must contain: The agreement of each incorporator to take one or more shares of the company The signature of […]
Incorporated Companies in British Columbia for Non Canadian Residents
In B.C., incorporation creates a legal entity known as a corporation, commonly referred to as a company. Three types of companies may be created through incorporation: Limited company (most common) Unlimited liability company Community contribution company What Incorporation Means Companies are incorporated in B.C. under the Business Corporations Act. The Act gives incorporated companies: All […]
