Here is some basic information for your information which may help you to prepare for a more in-depth discussion with your advisors regarding your business:
Business Structure Considerations
A comparison table setting out the differences between a sole proprietorship vs. partnership vs. corporation vs. joint venture
Pre-Incorporation Memo
Memo setting out various issues to be considered before incorporating a businesss.
Pre-incorporation Questionnaire
A questionnaire to help gather the information required for incorporating and organizing a new company.
Non-Residents Carrying on Business in Ontario
A summary for non-Ontario businesses which are interested in carrying on business in Ontario.
Protecting the Name of Your Business
Memo setting out differences between domain name vs. business name vs. corporate name vs. tradename
Shareholders Agreement Checklist
A detailed checklist of possible items to be included in a shareholders agreement.
Brand Protection for Canadian Companies
Summary of process for obtaining trademark protection.
Proactive Partnering
Legal tips for businesses which are entering into partnering relationships
Health Professional Corporations
Summary of incorporation process for professionals whose practice is a regulated health profession in Ontario.
Sale of a Business - Consents, Notifications and Searches
A summary of consents, notifications and searches which may be required before the purchase and sale transaction is completed.
Ideas for Financing Your Business
A summary of different financing options for your business
Friends Family & Angel Financing
A summary of issues to be considered when raising friends, family or angel financing for your business.
Sample Term Sheet for FInancing
Sample initial expression of interest and term sheet for a common share offering.
Primer for New Franchisors
A summary of basic steps and issues to consider in creating a new franchise from an existing business.
2009 Going Public in Canada
Comparisons of going public: traditional initial public offering vs. reverse takeover vs. capital pool company transaction