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Welcome to the blog section of our website! We are happy to provide you with a source of free legal content to help entrepreneurs and businesses succeed. In our blog, you will find articles on topics that matter most to you, such as starting, managing, protecting your business, and useful resources. We hope these blog will be helpful and encourage you to continue reading our publications.

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Start your business

Incorporation fédéral ou provincial au Québec
  • Start your Business

Federal or provincial incorporation in Quebec ?

Incorporate in Quebec: federal or provincial? Discover the key differences to choose the best option for your business. Federal incorporation offers national protection and greater flexibility, while provincial incorporation is more cost-effective and simpler for local operations.
Incorporating
  • Protect your business, Start your Business

Incorporating without a lawyer : is it that easy ?

Incorporating on your own may seem easy, but it hides many pitfalls! Discover the mistakes to avoid regarding the choice of the regime, business name, local legislation, key documents, and shareholders or directors. Avoid costly errors by getting informed now.
OBNL and NPO
  • Start your Business

NPO vs Charitable organization: the differences

In the world of associations, it's important to understand the nuances between the different legal structures available. In Quebec, two terms are often used: non-profit organizations (NPOs) and charitable organizations. Here, we present the differences.

Run your business

Director in Ontario corporation
  • Run your Business

Directors in an Ontario corporation

Master the responsibilities and risks of directors in Ontario! Explore the essential duties of directors in Ontario, the mistakes to avoid, and strategies to protect your role and the interests of the company. Discover key responsibilities, potential risks, and get expert advice.
Shareholders
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All about shareholders in Ontario

Discover the essential role of shareholders in Ontario companies! Explore the rights and obligations of shareholders, their impact on corporate decisions, and their rights to dividends and remaining assets. Learn how shareholders shape how companies operate.
Officers in Ontario
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All about officers in Ontario

Clarify the role of officers in Ontario corporations! Our article helps you understand the distinction between directors and officers within a corporation in Ontario. While directors set the strategy, officers, such as the CEO, CFO, or CTO, manage daily operations.

Protect your business

Responsibility
  • Protect your business

Responsibility of entreprises and Quebec Privacy Act

Discover the obligations of Quebec companies with regard to the protection of personal information under PIPEDA. We explore the essential measures to be taken to ensure data confidentiality, as well as the penalties for non-compliance.
Building
  • Protect your business, Resources, Start your Business

Protect your business with a trademark in Canada

Protect your trademark in Canada! Want to learn how to choose and secure your trademark? Discover the crucial steps to protect it, the mistakes to avoid, and the essential rights that await you.

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Resources

Officer
  • Resources, Run your Business

The officer in a Quebec corporation

Understanding the role of officers in a Quebec company is essential! We explain the difference between directors and officers, how the latter are appointed, their responsibilities, and the rules they must follow.
Business structures
  • Resources

The most common business structures in Ontario

Starting a business requires you to think about multiple considerations among which the business structure plays a fundamental role. Any business has to have a sound structure under which it operates and grows. In Ontario, the law allows an entrepreneur to organize his or her activities under various structures that have specific legal, tax, and operating characteristics.
Business accelerators
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The 5 best business accelerators in Montreal

Kickstart your startup in Montreal with the help of the top accelerators! Discover the 5 leading accelerators to elevate your business: FounderFuel, IEBN, InnoCité MTL, CENTECH, and District 3. Benefit from personalized support, mentorship, and funding to turn your idea into success.
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