Corporate Law
Forming a Private REIT in Ontario, Canada
Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, have gained considerable popularity in Canada as a tax-efficient and accessible way to invest in real estate. This article will walk through the basics of setting up a private REIT in Ontario, Canada, covering essential legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Read MoreDirectors’ Duties and Liabilities in Ontario
Directors of corporations in Ontario play a critical role in guiding the strategy and operations of the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and protecting the interests of shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. While directors enjoy broad powers to manage a company’s affairs, their role also comes with significant legal responsibilities and potential liabilities.
Read MoreThe Oppression Remedy
The Oppression Remedy under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) provides a powerful legal tool for shareholders, directors, and other stakeholders in closely held corporations to protect their interests when they are unfairly treated or oppressed by the actions of those in control of the company. This legal remedy can help resolve disputes, prevent abusive practices, and ensure that corporate governance operates fairly and transparently.
Read MoreAmalgamations in Ontario
Amalgamation is a corporate restructuring process that allows two or more corporations to combine into a single legal entity. In Ontario, as in the rest of Canada, amalgamations can be governed either by federal or provincial laws, primarily the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (OBCA) for Ontario corporations and the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) for federal corporations.
Read MoreNavigating Intellectual Property Issues
As a growing business in Ontario, one of your most valuable assets is your Intellectual Property (IP). Whether you’re launching a new product, service, or technology, protecting your IP from the outset is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring the long-term success of your business.
Read MoreAsset vs. Share Purchase and Sale
When entering into a business transaction, one of the critical decisions that both buyers and sellers must make is whether to structure the deal as an asset purchase or a share purchase. In Canada, these two types of transactions have distinct legal, financial, and tax implications, which can significantly impact both parties involved.
Read MoreA Primer on Canadian Limited Partnerships
The Limited Partnerships Act (Ontario) is a piece of legislation that allows for the creation of limited partnerships with the characteristics of a general partnership but without joint and several liability for certain ‘limited’ partners.
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