Should You Incorporate Your Business in BC?
Incorporation offers liability protection and tax advantages, but it's not right for everyone. Here's how to decide whether incorporation makes sense for your business.
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Overview
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Whether you are launching a startup in Newton, buying an established franchise, or running a family business that has served Surrey for decades, sound legal structure protects what you are building. AJD Law Corporation advises owners on incorporation, partnership and shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, leasing, financing, and the purchase or sale of a business.
We take the time to understand how your business actually operates, then draft agreements that reflect it. Our goal is to prevent disputes before they start and to give you a trusted advisor to call as your company grows.
Why Clients Choose AJD Law
- BC and federal incorporations with properly organized minute books and share structures.
- Shareholder, partnership, and buy-sell agreements tailored to your ownership group.
- Commercial lease review and negotiation for tenants and landlords.
- Asset and share purchase agreements for buying or selling a business.
Common Questions
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General information only. Every situation is different, so speak with a lawyer about your specific circumstances.
Should I incorporate my business in BC?
Incorporation offers limited liability, potential tax planning advantages, and easier transfer of ownership, but it also adds annual filing and accounting obligations. We review your revenue, risk profile, and growth plans to recommend the right structure.
What is a shareholder agreement and do I need one?
A shareholder agreement sets out how owners make decisions, what happens if someone wants to leave or passes away, and how disputes are resolved. Any company with more than one shareholder should have one in place from the start.
What should I check before signing a commercial lease?
Key clauses include the rent and escalation formula, additional rent and operating costs, the permitted use, renewal options, assignment rights, personal guarantees, and repair obligations. A short legal review before signing can save years of problems.
How is buying a business structured?
Most transactions are structured as either an asset purchase, where you buy specific assets and contracts, or a share purchase, where you acquire the company itself. Each has different tax, liability, and due-diligence implications that we walk through with you.
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