Resources: Business

Introduction to Security under the PPSA

Personal Property Registration The Personal Property Security Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.10 (the “PPSA”), governs security interests in personal property and provides for a system of registration of personal property security interests in Ontario. A. The PPSA System The PPSA … Continue reading

Business Registrations Before Initiating Operations

Starting up a business can be a daunting task for the new business owner.  It is essential that Ontario business operators are aware of the various registrations required prior to initiating operation. The 9 basic registrations that are required are: … Continue reading

Methods of Carrying On a Business – Should I Incorporate?

In Ontario, there are many different ways to organize a business.  The choice of what form of business entity you will choose depends on several different factors and their relative importance to you.  From the cost of starting the business, … Continue reading

Professional Corporations – Process and Benefits

For more than 10 years, the Province of Ontario has allowed regulated practitioners in several professional industries to operate as Professional Corporations.  From doctors and dentists to lawyers and veterinarians, the process of incorporating has conferred countless tax and non-tax … Continue reading