Business & Commercial Law

Incorporation creates a separate legal entity that can limit your personal liability, offer tax planning opportunities, and make it easier to raise capital or transfer ownership. Whether incorporation is right for you depends on your business type, revenue, risk level, and long-term goals. Our business and commercial law practice can help you weigh the pros and cons for your situation.

A shareholder agreement should address share ownership and transfer restrictions, decision-making authority, dividend policy, dispute resolution, buyout provisions, non-compete clauses, and what happens if a shareholder dies, becomes disabled, or wants to exit. Without one, disputes can be costly and difficult to resolve.

Yes. A written contractor agreement clarifies the scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, and termination provisions. It also helps establish that the relationship is genuinely one of independent contracting rather than employment, which has significant legal and tax implications.

A sole proprietorship is the simplest business structure. You and the business are legally the same, meaning you are personally liable for all debts and obligations. A corporation is a separate legal entity that provides liability protection and potential tax advantages but involves more administrative requirements and costs to set up and maintain.