New Incorporations
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Building Your Business on a Solid Foundation: Incorporation Services
Turning your entrepreneurial vision into a reality is an exciting journey. One of the most critical first steps is choosing the right legal structure for your company. Incorporating your business establishes a formal, professional foundation that protects your personal assets, enhances credibility, and positions your venture for future growth and investment.
At Crease Harman, our corporate lawyers provide clear, practical, and efficient guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. We handle the complex legal requirements of incorporation so you can focus on what you do best: building your business. We are dedicated to helping you launch your company correctly from day one, setting you on a direct path to success.
Your Strategic Partner in Business Formation
Launching a new venture involves navigating numerous decisions. Our role is to be more than just legal clerks; we are your strategic partners. The lawyers at Crease Harman take the time to understand your business model, your goals, and your vision for the future. We provide tailored advice to ensure your corporate structure is not only sound for today but also flexible enough to accommodate tomorrow’s growth.
If you are ready to take the next step and formally launch your business, contact our Corporate Law team today to schedule a consultation.
New Incorporations
Our Approach to Incorporation
Our goal is to make the incorporation process seamless and straightforward for you. We manage every detail with precision, from the initial name reservation to the delivery of your complete corporate records book. We believe in a proactive approach, identifying potential issues and structuring your company to prevent future disputes between shareholders. Our comprehensive service ensures your business is legally compliant and built on a solid legal footing.
Our incorporation services provide everything you need to get started, including:
- Strategic Corporate Structuring: We advise on the optimal share structure for your business, including different classes of shares (e.g., voting, non-voting, preferred) to facilitate future investment, enable income splitting with family members, or meet other specific business objectives.
- Comprehensive Incorporation Process: We manage all legal steps, including conducting a formal name search and reservation (NUANS report), drafting the Articles of Incorporation, and filing all necessary documents with the BC Registry to formally create your corporation.
- Corporate Minute Book and Records: Upon incorporation, we provide you with a professional minute book containing all essential legal documents, including share certificates, corporate bylaws, and registers of all directors, officers, and shareholders, ensuring you are organized and compliant from the outset.
- Drafting Shareholders’ Agreements: For businesses with multiple owners, a shareholders’ agreement is crucial. We draft clear, comprehensive agreements that govern the relationship between owners and provide a roadmap for handling future events like financing, disputes, or the exit of a shareholder.
