The recognition of a business or investment vehicle as a partnership under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction or its classification as a partnership under foreign tax laws does not mean that it will be considered a partnership for purposes of the Act. According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the status of a foreign […]
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Although the term “domestic partnership” is sometimes used in a tax planning context to describe a partnership constituted under the laws of a Canadian province and the term “foreign partnership” is used to refer to a partnership governed by foreign law, these terms have little relevance for Canadian income tax purposes. The Act does not […]
Limited partner status under the Income Tax Act
The treatment of a particular partner under the Act can vary depending on whether the partner is considered to be a “limited partner” as defined in the Act. Among other things, if a partner is a limited partner, specific at-risk rules apply to restrict the partner’s ability to deduct partnership losses For purposes of the […]
Types of partnerships recognized by Canadian law and the Income Tax Act
Canadian commercial law generally recognizes two forms of partnerships: the general partnership and the limited partnership. The partnership statutes of most Canadian provinces now recognize a third variant, the limited liability partnership. In a general partnership, subject to the partnership agreement, all partners may take part in the management of the partnership business. Every partner […]
The Taxation of Partnerships in Canada
Under Canadian principles, a partnership is a relation that subsists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view to profit. As discussed below, the requirements for a business which is carried on in common with a view to profit are considered the three key requirements for a partnership to exist under Canadian […]
What Is the Difference Between an Incorporated Entity and a Limited Partnership?
An incorporated entity, such as a corporation, and a limited partnership are two business structures an individual can operate his business as. There are differences between the two structures, including how they are managed and taxed and how they protect owners from liability. A corporation requires more paperwork filings to open than a limited partnership. […]
Formation of a Limited Partnership in Canada
Each Canadian provinces has its own distinct legislation governing the formation of limited partnerships. We are able to assist clients with the formation of Limited Partnerships in all relevant Canadian provinces, including in Ontario, one of the most popular jurisdictions for the registration of limited partnerships in Canada. Under the applicable legislation in each province, […]
