A U.S. corporation entering the Canadian market eventually encounters an important question: when does the company actually need extra-provincial registration in Canada? The answer is more nuanced than simply asking whether the corporation has a Canadian customer. A company does not necessarily become subject to the same registration requirements in every province merely because it […]
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U.S. Companies Expanding into Canada Need to Think Province by Province
Expanding a U.S. company into Canada can appear deceptively simple from the other side of the border. An American corporation may win its first Canadian contract, identify several potential customers or decide that Canada represents a natural next step in its North American growth strategy. Management may initially think of the expansion as entering one […]
Multi-Province Extra-Provincial Registration and Registered Agent Service for U.S. Companies in Canada
Expanding a U.S. corporation into Canada does not necessarily require creating a separate Canadian corporation in every province where the company intends to conduct business. An existing corporation formed in Minnesota, New York, California, Texas or another U.S. state can often register its existing legal entity to carry on business within individual Canadian provinces through […]
Ontario Limited Partnership Registered Agent Service — 5 Years for USD 1,200
International entrepreneurs establishing or maintaining an Ontario Limited Partnership often need more than the initial registration of the business. When the General Partner, Limited Partners or beneficial owners are located outside Canada, maintaining reliable Canadian administrative infrastructure becomes an important part of operating the partnership over the long term. The owners may conduct their businesses […]
Ontario Limited Partnership Registration for Non-Residents and International Businesses
Canada continues to attract international entrepreneurs, investors, and companies looking for a stable jurisdiction from which to establish North American business operations, investment structures, and international commercial ventures. While incorporation is often the first Canadian business structure considered by foreign entrepreneurs, it is not the only option available. For certain business models, an Ontario Limited […]
Starting a New Business in Ontario? What’s the Right Business Format for You?
When starting a new business in Ontario, it’s essential to select the business structure that best supports your goals. Business structures are chosen for the most part to comply with tax law, which treats each type of structure differently. There are three types of legal structures for a business: Sole proprietorship, partnership (which is a […]
Administrative requirements of Ontario Corporations
Your Ontario corporation must file certain documents with the Ontario Corporate Registries Office, including: articles of incorporation annual returns notices of any changes in the board of directors notices of any changes in the address of the registered office articles of amendment if changes to the structure of the corporation are made. Your Ontario Corporation […]
Ontario Corporations 101
Most people have heard that registering a new Ontario corporation provides “limited liability” — that is, it limits your personal liability for business debts. What you may not know is that there’s more to creating and running a corporation than filing a few papers. You’ll need to keep good records to handle the more complicated […]
Starting a Business in Ontario: Choose a business structure
Now that you have decided to start your own business in Ontario, you will have to determine what business structure or form of organization suits your needs. The structure of your business will depend on whether you want to run your business yourself or with a partner or associates. There are four main types of […]
Ontario Incorporation FAQ: Should I Incorporate?
A corporation in Ontario is a legal “person,” which can be created under provincial business corporation act. As a person, a corporation has certain rights and obligations such as the right to do business and the obligation to pay taxes. Sometimes one hears of a law referring to “natural persons.”That is to differentiate them from […]