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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

Incorporating

Incorporating without a lawyer : is it that easy ?

Incorporating your business without the help of a professionnel seems easy to do since many websites provide a lot of information about the incorporation process. However, many issues and risks are involved. In this article, we will discuss these issues and risks.
Building

Protect your business with a trademark in Canada

In the article “Choosing the right name for your business in Quebec“, we explained the different steps to take before filing your company name. Today, Lex Start focuses on a new issue: the protection of your trademark in Canada.
Québec

How to choose a business name in Quebec ?

Une entreprise c’est un peu comme son enfant et ce n’est pas toujours facile de lui trouver un nom ! Certains trouvent leur nom en 5 minutes mais 90% des entrepreneurs mettent du temps à le faire. Que vous soyez incorporé au Québec ou au Canada, un nom d’entreprise ça se réfléchit mûrement car c’est avec ce nom-là que vous serez identifiable auprès de vos clients.

Run your business

Director in Ontario corporation

Directors in an Ontario corporation

After you incorporate your company under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (hereinafter “OBCA”), a first meeting of the shareholders has to be held during which one or multiple new directors need to be appointed. This article will examine the specific duties and liabilities of directors, and how directors can mitigate risks when acting on behalf of a corporation established under the Ontario Act.
Shareholders

All about shareholders in Ontario

Although we have addressed the question of the three main actors of an Ontario corporation in a previous article, the subject of the shareholder remains a key issue. Thanks to this actor, the Ontario corporation takes on its full meaning. Today, Lex Start will explain the ins and outs of this role that can sometimes intimidate entrepreneurs, and will demystify the rights and obligations that come with being a shareholder.
Choisir le bon statut juridique

Choosing the right legal status : INC, NPO, COOP…?

We'll explore several key options available to entrepreneurs and managers: incorporated companies (INC), general partnerships (GPs), non-profit organizations (NPOs), self-employed workers and cooperatives (COOPs).

Protect your business

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