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What Documents Are Required to Incorporate a Business in Alberta?

Overview of documents included in a standard incorporation.

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What Documents Are Required to Incorporate a Business in Alberta?

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Overview of documents included in a standard incorporation.

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Breakdown of rules for directors, shareholders and incorporators in Alberta.

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A holding company owns shares and assets, while an operating company runs the business

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A sole proprietorship is simpler and cheaper; a corporation offers tax deferral, liability protection, and structure for growth. However, it costs mor...

Growth, Capital, and Partnerships: When Incorporation Opens Doors

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A corporate structure makes it easier to raise capital, bring in partners, land larger contracts, or plan for a future sale.

Liability Protection Through Incorporation

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Incorporation can separate many business liabilities from your personal assets, but personal guarantees, professional obligations, and fraud still exp...

Profit and Tax Considerations for Incorporation

Oct 8, 2026

The tax advantage of incorporation depends on how much profit you retain in the corporation and your personal tax rate

When should you incorporate your business?

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As Alberta incorporation lawyers, one of the most common questions we hear is, “When is the right time to incorporate my business?” This article aims ...

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Understand the difference between an Alberta trade-name registration and a trademark. Each protects different things under different laws.

NUANS Business Name Report Alberta | Trade Names

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Learn what a NUANS Business Name Report reveals for Alberta trade names and what it cannot clear or guarantee.

Trade Name vs Trademark Alberta | What Each Protects

Aug 22, 2026

Understand the difference between an Alberta trade-name registration and a trademark. Each protects different things under different laws.

Trade Name Registration in Alberta

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Understand Alberta trade name registration, NUANS searches, legal limits, filing steps and the difference between a business name and a trademark. ...

The Shotgun You Don't Need a Permit For

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A loaded clause with no safety is still dangerous.

The Innovation Funding You Might Be Missing

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SRED isn't just a tax credit; it's an investment in your innovation.

The Five Contract Clauses Business Owners Skim But Shouldn't

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Small print can have big consequences

The Document Two Co-Founders Always Forget

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A handshake builds a company. A shareholder agreement keeps it from coming apart.

Not All Earn-Outs Are Equal

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Overview of what an earn-out is, what you should consider when preparing for one. And reverse earn-outs explained.

The Corporate vs. Personal Tax Puzzle

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As a small business owner, you’ve likely asked yourself: "Should I leave money in my corporation, or pay it out to myself?" It’s not just about cash f...

Selling Your Business: The 12-Month Legal Checklist

Jul 10, 2026

The best time to prepare for a sale is before anyone knows you're selling.

Not All Dividends Are Created Equal (For Tax)

Jul 8, 2026

You’ve built a profitable business, and it’s time to take some money out. You've heard of "dividends," but what's the big deal? You just move money fr...