Generally, a subsidiary is a subordinate corporation within a larger business organization controlled by a body corporate. Generally, the body corporate (more commonly referred to as the “parent corporation”, “parent” or “holding corporation”) holds some or all of the shares in a subsidiary, which allows the parent to exert direct or indirect control (de jure […]
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Things to Know When Registering a Canadian Subsidiary
A Canadian subsidiary can be formed in Canada either under the federal laws of Canada or the laws of one of Canada’s provinces or territories. The laws applicable to corporate entities in each of these jurisdictions are generally consistent, but there are some important distinctions (some of which are set out in greater detail below). […]