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Ontario Limited Partnership Accounting Process

In an Ontario limited partnership, Revenues, expenses, and cash flow management are all tracked internally with additional outside support for other accounting functions. Public reporting is not required. General-purpose financial information is needed to run the company and satisfy the needs of bankers, vendors, tax collectors, and the limited partners. We Register Ontario Limited partnerships in […]

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Ontario Limited Partnership Operations

In an Ontario Limited Partnership, the company is run by a single general partner with majority ownership. An Ontario limited partnership has relatively few operational formalities, low-to-mid-range administration costs and clear rules for raising capital. We Register Ontario Limited partnerships in 24 Hours Company Formations offers Canada Limited Partnership Registration to Canadian residents and non-Canadian […]

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Advantages of the Ontario Limited Partnership Structure for New Businesses

An Ontario limited partnership allows you to bring on investors without ceding control of your business. The general partner(s) deal with day to day operations and do not need to consult the partners for most business decisions. That being said, you will need to hold annual meetings and create a detailed partnership agreement. An Ontario […]

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Tax Treatment for Ontario Limited Partnerships

An Ontario Limited Partnership is considered a disregarded or ‘flow-through’ entity for Canadian tax purposes meaning that all profits/losses pass directly through and is attributed to the partners. Where the Limited Partnership is engaged in trade or business outside of Canada and the partners are non-Canadian residents, there will be no Canadian income tax arising […]

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About The Partnership Agreement in an Ontario Limited Partnerships

When forming a new Ontario Limited Partnership, it is recommended that a partnership agreement, which is private between the partners, is entered into in order to set out the business activities of the Ontario Limited Partnership, the role and responsibilities of the partners and the manner by which partnership profits are drawn / losses allocated. […]

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About Limited Partners in an Ontario Limited Partnerships

In an Ontario Limited Partnership, The Ontario Limited Partnership must also have a minimum of one Limited Partner, which may be an individual, corporation, trust or private foundation and need not be a Canadian resident. US Trusts are commonly used to good effect in this role. The Limited Partner details are not publicly disclosed and […]

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About General Partners in an Ontario Limited Partnerships

In an Ontario Limited Partnership, “Ontario LP” The General Partner manages the affairs of the LP and will be liable for any debts of the LP. The General Partner will represent the LP in dealings with third parties. Natural persons, corporate entities and Trustees of Trusts may serve as General Partner. Where the General Partner […]

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Restrictions on Ontario business names

When choosing your business name, remember that certain words or expressions cannot be used. Words or expressions, in any language, that are obscene or objectionable in nature. Words that imply the business is a different type of organization. For example, you may not imply that a sole proprietorship is a partnership. You may not use […]

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Choosing an Ontario business name

Choosing the right name for your new business is an important decision. You want a name that will draw potential customers, help clients identify your company and build your business image. A name that is easy to remember and provides information about the products or services you offer is always a good choice. Choose a […]

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Penalties for not registering a Business Name in Ontario

Under the Business Names Act, fines of up to $2,000 can be levied against individuals and up to $25,000 for corporations for failure to register or for registering false or misleading information. Ontario Business Name Registration in 1 Hour $39.99 Company Formations simplifies to the maximum the task of registering a new sole proprietorship business […]

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