Business Setup & Registration

 

Business registration and maintenance are crucial steps in establishing and sustaining a legal entity. Here’s how our firm can assist you with these processes:

1. Initial Business Registration:
   • Entity Selection: We help you choose the right business structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, corporation) based on your business goals, liability considerations, and tax implications.
   • Registration Process: We assist with the registration of your business with the appropriate state and local authorities, including obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
2. Ongoing Compliance:
   • Annual Filings: We ensure your business remains compliant with ongoing filing requirements such as annual reports, renewals, and other regulatory filings.
   • Business Licenses and Permits: We help you obtain and renew necessary business licenses and permits required for your industry and location.
   • Registered Agent Services: We can act as your registered agent to receive legal documents and official notices on behalf of your business.
3. Corporate Governance:
   • Meeting Minutes: We assist with preparation and maintenance of meeting minutes for shareholders and directors, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
4. Tax Registrations:
   • Business Number Application: We assist with obtaining a Business Number from the Canada Revenue Agency, which is necessary for federal tax filings and hiring employees.
   • Sales Tax Registrations: We help register your business for sales taxes such as GST, PST, LCT.
5. Change Management:
   • Business Changes: We assist with updates to your business information, such as changes in ownership, business address, or other key details.
   • Dissolutions and Closures: If necessary, we guide you through the process of business dissolution or closure, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimizing liabilities.
6. Advisory Services:
   • Strategic Guidance: We provide strategic advice on structuring your business for growth, expansion into new markets, mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
   • Compliance Reviews: We conduct periodic reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, helping you avoid penalties and legal issues.

Our firm is dedicated to simplifying the complexities of business registration and maintenance so that you can focus on managing and growing your business. Let’s discuss how we can support your specific needs and ensure your business operations are conducted smoothly and in compliance with all relevant regulations