When embarking on a business venture in Ontario, one crucial consideration is the level of liability protection offered by your chosen business structure. In the case of Limited Partnerships (LPs), Ontario offers a unique framework that distinguishes between two types of partners: limited partners and general partners. Understanding the nuances of limited liability protection within […]
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Residency Requirements of Ontario Limited Partnerships
An Ontario Limited partnership consists of two or more legal entities pooling their resources to operate a shared business. The “legal entities” that form the partnership may be individuals, corporations, trusts or partnerships. The resources each partner contributes to the new business partnership don’t have to be in the form of money. A partner’s contribution […]
6 Essential Facts on Ontario Limited Partnerships
An Ontario Limited Partnership is formed through filing Declaration – Form 3 declaration of Ontario Limited Partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services and, the following is an outline of the information to be disclosed: Name and address of the LP; Name and address of General Partner and General Partner’s signature; Statement […]
Tax Treatment of Ontario Limited Partnerships
Ontario Limited Partnerships are considered a disregarded or ‘flow-through’ entity for Canadian tax purposes meaning that all profits/losses pass directly through and are attributed to the partners directly. Where the Limited Partnership is engaged in a trade or business outside of Canada, and the partners are non-Canadian residents, at the LP level, there will be […]