Foreign companies entering the Canadian market do not always need to establish a new Canadian corporation. Depending on the company’s existing structure, business objectives and planned activities in Canada, an international corporation may instead establish a Canadian presence by registering the existing foreign company to conduct business in Canada through a Canadian branch. This approach […]

Canadian Subsidiary Registration for Foreign Companies
Canadian Subsidiary Registration for Foreign Companies Expanding an established foreign company into Canada does not necessarily require the owners of the international business to start an unrelated Canadian company or restructure the ownership of their existing organization. One of the most common ways to establish a dedicated Canadian corporate presence is to create a Canadian […]

Canadian Subsidiary vs Canadian Branch for Foreign Companies: Which Is Right for a Foreign Company?
Canadian Subsidiary vs Canadian Branch for Foreign Companies: Which Is Right for a Foreign Company? Canada represents an attractive expansion market for companies from the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions seeking access to a stable economy, sophisticated consumers, established financial institutions and a business environment closely connected to international markets. However, […]

Can a Foreign-Owned Company Operate a Business in Canada?
A foreign company can enter the Canadian market in several different ways. It may sell products or services to Canadian customers from abroad, establish a Canadian office, hire employees, maintain inventory, enter into Canadian contracts, register as a foreign corporation, or create a separate Canadian subsidiary. The right approach depends on what the company actually […]

