Business Law
Running a business is exciting, but navigating legal needs can be overwhelming. At Amica Law Corporation, we offer practical, tailored legal solutions with flat rate fees to help small and medium – sized businesses thrive.
Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business, or managing daily operations – we are here to support you every step of the way with our corporate and business law services.
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BUSINESS FORMATION & STRUCTURING
Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important business decisions. This decision impacts every aspect of your business: from ownership and decision makings to taxes and liability, to management and growth. Whether you're starting a new business or restructuring an existing business, choosing the right business formation is the foundation for long-term success.
We will guide you through the business formation and structuring process, handling all the details to ensure your business is set up for growth, compliance, and protection from the start.
* Fees include disbursements and taxes
**Fees do not include business registration costs:
· Manitoba Incorporation - $350.00
· Federal Incorporation - $200.00
Incorporations
Incorporation - Ultra Basic Provincial or Federal
This covers incorporation a business and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, standard resolutions and share certificates and preparation of Corporate Minute Book.
Incorporation - Basic Provincial or Federal
This covers incorporation for businesses with 1-2 shareholders and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Corporate Minute Book, including By-Laws 1 and 2, standard resolutions, registers and share certificates, and a First Directors’ Meeting.
Incorporation - Advanced Provincial or Federal
This covers incorporation for businesses with 2+ shareholders and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Corporate Minute Book, including By-Laws 1 and 2, standard resolutions, registers and share certificates, and a First Directors’ Meeting.
Incorporation + Shareholders’ Agreement – Basic Provincial or Federal
This covers incorporation for businesses with 1-2 shareholders and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Corporate Minute Book, including By-Laws 1 and 2, standard resolutions, registers and share certificates, a First Directors’ Meeting, and a Shareholders’ Agreement.
Incorporation + Shareholders’ Agreement – Advanced Provincial or Federal
This covers incorporation for businesses with 2+ shareholders and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Corporate Minute Book, including By-Laws 1 and 2, standard resolutions, registers and share certificates, a First Directors’ Meeting, and a Shareholders’ Agreement.
Partnerships
General Partnerships
This covers incorporation for businesses with 2+ shareholders and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Corporate Minute Book, including By-Laws 1 and 2, standard resolutions, registers and share certificates, a First Directors’ Meeting, and a Shareholders’ Agreement.
Limited Liability Partnership
This covers the creation of a limited liability partnership and includes a Business Name Registration, drafting and execution of a limited liability partnership agreement, preparation of a Minute Book, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) registration.
Professional Corporations
Professional Incorporation
This covers incorporation for professionals such as doctors, accountants, architects, dentists and engineers and includes a Business Name Registration, filing and drafting of Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Corporate Minute Book, including By-Laws 1 and 2, standard resolutions, registers and share certificates, a First Directors’ Meeting, and a Shareholders’ Agreement.
Section 85 Rollover
A section 85 rollover may be required should you personally own assets that will form part of the business of the professional corporation. Should this be required, an additional flat fee of $1,000 will be charged for a professional corporation.
Shareholder Agreements
A well-drafted shareholder agreement is essential for protecting your business and ensuring smooth operations. This agreement defines ownership rights, decision-making processes, profit distribution, and dispute resolution, helping to prevent conflicts and misunderstandings. With our guidance, we’ll draft a tailored agreement that safeguards your interests, so you can focus on growing your business without worrying about unexpected challenges.
Shareholders’ Agreement – Basic
This covers the preparation and execution of a Shareholders’ Agreement for an existing business with 2-5 shareholders and includes corresponding resolutions.
Shareholders’ Agreement – Advanced
This covers the preparation and execution of a Shareholders’ Agreement for an existing business with 5+ shareholders and includes corresponding resolutions.
CONTRACTS AND POLICIES
Contracts and policies are essential tools for protecting your business and ensuring smooth operations. Whether you're entering into agreements with clients, suppliers, or employees, contracts outline the terms and conditions of your relationships, helping to prevent misunderstandings and disputes.
Policies are critical for setting internal guidelines and expectations, from employee behavior to data security. They create consistency, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and foster a positive workplace culture.
Having the right contracts and policies in place safeguards your business from legal risks, clarifies your rights and obligations, and enhances your professional reputation. We’ll help you draft comprehensive, customized contracts and policies tailored to your business needs, ensuring you're fully protected and set up for success.
* Fees include disbursements or taxes
Contracts and Policies
Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreement
This covers the preparation and execution of Non-Disclosure or Confidentiality Agreements. Based on the information gathered during the initial meeting, we will provide you a flat-fee quote.
Employee Handbook
This covers drafting the handbook, minor handbook amendments, and finalization.
Employee Agreements/Policies
This covers drafting the agreement or policy, minor agreement or policy amendments, and finalization for execution. Based on the information gathered during the initial meeting and the number of employees, we will provide you a flat-fee quote.
Online Agreements/Policies
This covers drafting the online agreement or policy, minor agreement or policy amendments, and finalization. Based on the information gathered during the initial meeting, we will provide you a flat-fee quote.
Lease
This covers drafting the lease agreement, correspondence and lease negotiations with you and the following potential parties: the landlord, tenant, and/or subtenant; and finalization for execution.
Lease Review
This covers reviewing the proposed lease agreement, correspondence and lease negotiations with you and the landlord/tenant/subtenant, and finalization for execution.
Contract for Service(s)
This covers either preparation or review of a contract for service.
Contract to Provide Service(s)
This covers either preparation or review of a contract for the business to provide a service.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Maintaining regulatory compliance is vital for the continued success of your business and legally required. Filing annual returns and keeping your minute book up to date are essential parts of this process.
Annual returns ensure your business remains in good standing with regulatory authorities, while an updated minute book is crucial for documenting key corporate decisions and maintaining proper records.
To help your business remain compliant with regulatory requirements, we offer ongoing annual services to handle the filing of your annual returns and the updating of your minute book.
Let us manage these essential tasks, so you can focus on running your business with confidence and peace of mind.
How we can Help
During an initial meeting with you, we will discuss regulatory compliance requirements for your specific business structure. Should you choose, our retainer agreement will include providing ongoing annual regulatory compliance services at an additional, annual flat rate fee. It’s not set in stone! Our retainer agreement will allow you to terminate our ongoing annual regulatory compliance services at any time.
Annual Return and Minutes – Basic
This covers drafting of Annual Meeting Minutes and Resolutions, and Annual Returns for corporations with 1-2 shareholders. If your business is federally incorporated, this will include filing an ISC register.
Annual Return and Minutes – Advanced
This covers drafting of Annual Meeting Minutes and Resolutions, Annual Return and meeting of the Shareholders for corporations with 2+ shareholders. If your business is federally incorporated, this will include filing an ISC register.
PURCHASES, SALES, AND AMALGAMATIONS
Navigating the purchase, sale, or amalgamation of a business requires careful legal guidance to protect your interests and ensure a smooth transaction. Whether you're buying or selling a business through an asset or share purchase, or merging companies through an amalgamation, having legal support is essential to mitigate risks, negotiate favorable terms, and comply with regulatory requirements.
We offer services for the purchase, sale, or amalgamation of businesses on an hourly basis. Our hourly rate includes providing strategic advice and meticulous legal drafting to safeguard your investment. From due diligence and contract negotiations to closing the deal, we ensure every step is handled with precision and professionalism.
Contact us to discuss how we can support your business transaction.
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