Why incorporate?
- split income with family members
- save and defer tax
- limit liability
- shelter capital gains on the sale of shares
Incorporation Considerations
- Where to incorporate? Federal or Provincial (Ontario or other province)
- Name of corporation
- Registered office
- Share structure
- Shareholders
- Directors
- Officers
- Choice of year-end
How to incorporate?
We would be pleased to assist you with your incorporation. To get started, complete the attached question form and send it to us together with your contact particulars. If you are not yet decided on whether to incorporate, give us a call and we will assist you understand the advantages and consequences of incorporating.
Alternatively, you may file the incorporation documents yourself directly with the registrar of your jurisdiction of choice or through various third party service providers. If you go this route, speaking with a lawyer or your accountant prior to incorporating may help you ensure that you achieve your objectives with the incorporation.