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A General Partnership is a form of business organization in which two or more individuals manage and operate the business with a view to making a profit.
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By incorporating your business online, you can conveniently access your incorporation paperwork from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
Incorporation Basics
Incorporating a business means to form a separate legal entity, called a corporation, that can borrow money, enter into agreements, hire employees, pay taxes, be subject to lawsuits, and own assets that are distinct from its owners or shareholders.
Provincial and Federal Incorporation
The main differences between incorporating a business Canada-wide compared to a provincial level is name selection and protection, business reach, annual filings, and cost.
Running a Corporation
A corporation is expected to keep organized records as part of its corporate obligations. This responsibility means not only organizing your incorporation records in a minute book, but also maintaining proper minutes and voting resolutions from meetings, including where, when, and who attended each meeting.
Should I Incorporate My Business?
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