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8 critical factors that can drive business success

Along with your idea, one of the most important pieces of information in your business plan is the knowledge you gather about the market you’re in, and how well you can demonstrate the financial viability of your idea. Listed below are the top eight critical factors driving entrepreneurial success, as identified from research by the […]

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Registering an Extra Provincial Corporation in New Brunswick

If you want to do business in New Brunswick and are incorporated outside of the province, you will need to register your business as an extra-provincial corporation. You need to: Register no later than 30 days after you start doing business in New Brunswick Provide an Atlantic-based NUANS name search report done through a private […]

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Organization of a New Brunswick Business Corporation

Once formed, a New Brunswick corporation must maintain a registered office in New Brunswick where all communications and notices may be sent. If the corporation is carrying on business in New Brunswick, it must also appoint an individual resident in New Brunswick as the Recognized Agent for the corporation so that documents may be personally […]

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Stay solo or incorporate? Pick a business structure that fits

Before you open for business, you have to decide on a business structure. Consider these three choices and what you need to know about them, and consult with a professional tax or legal advisor who can help determine which one suits you best: Sole proprietorship This type of business can be up and running quickly […]

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Incorporation of New Brunswick Business Corporation

A New Brunswick corporation created under the Business Corporations Act (New Brunswick) (the“NBBCA”) is a distinct legal entity with all of the powers of a natural person. Directors under the NBBCA are elected by the corporation’s shareholders and are responsible for the day to day management of the business and affairs of the corporation. The […]

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Should You Incorporate?

A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners. Corporations enjoy most of the rights and responsibilities that an individual possesses; that is, a corporation has the right to enter into contracts, loan and borrow money, sue and be sued, hire employees, own assets and pay taxes. It is often […]

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Benefits of Registering a new Ontario Corporation.

Why should I incorporate? One of the most frequently asked questions by entrepreneurs starting a new business is: “Should I incorporate?” The answer to this question is usually: “That depends on your particular situation and your particular needs.” Among the factors to consider in making these decisions are the benefits of incorporating (versus operating the […]

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Completing articles of incorporation

Corporations are used throughout the world to operate all kinds of businesses. While its exact legal status varies somewhat from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, the most important aspect of a corporation is limited liability. This means that shareholders have the right to participate in the profits, through dividends and/or the appreciation of stock, but are not […]

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Deciding how you want to name your corporation

A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners. Corporations enjoy most of the rights and responsibilities that an individual possesses; that is, a corporation has the right to enter into contracts, loan and borrow money, sue and be sued, hire employees, own assets and pay taxes. It is often […]

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Why Choose a Corporation?

Incorporation can be done at the federal or provincial/territorial level (Alberta Corporations). When you incorporate your business, it is considered to be a legal entity that is separate from its shareholders. As a shareholder of a corporation, you will not be personally liable for the debts, obligations or acts of the corporation. It is always […]

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