The right corporate structure protects your personal assets, supports growth and makes it easier to bring in partners or sell the business one day. Arthur Liangfei Tan helps entrepreneurs and established companies make these decisions with a clear understanding of the legal consequences.
How Arthur can help
- Federal and Ontario incorporation, including articles, by-laws and organizational resolutions
- Shareholder, partnership and joint-venture agreements
- Annual corporate maintenance and minute book updates
- Purchase and sale of shares or business assets
- Commercial contracts, terms of service and supplier agreements
- Corporate reorganizations and changes of ownership
Why get advice early
Many disputes between business owners start with an agreement that was never written down. Putting a shareholder agreement and proper corporate records in place at the start is far less expensive than resolving a disagreement later.
Corporate Law — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to incorporate in Ontario?
Once the name, share structure and directors are settled, the filing itself is usually completed within a few business days. Preparing by-laws, resolutions and the minute book can be done at the same time.
What should a shareholder agreement cover?
Typical topics include how decisions are made, how new money is raised, restrictions on selling shares, what happens if a shareholder leaves, becomes disabled or dies, and how disputes are resolved.
Do you work with my accountant?
Yes. Legal structure and tax planning go hand in hand, so Arthur is happy to coordinate with your accountant on incorporations, share issuances and business sales.
