Corporate Law Services.
My business is to help you
start and run your business.
Business Formation & Start-Up
Incorporate an Ontario or federal corporation
Choose an appropriate business structure
Minute Book and organizational documents
Share structures and ownership arrangements
Initial corporate resolutions and records
General start-up legal advice
Buying or Selling a Business
Letters of Intent and Due Diligence
Asset purchase and sale transactions
Share purchase and sale transactions
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Representations and warranties on closing
Non-competition and non-solicitation provisions.
Financing arrangements.
Closing documentation & post-closing follow-up.
Corporate Reorganization
Share exchanges and transfers
Corporate restructuring
Creation of holding companies
Estate and succession planning structures
Intercorporate transactions
Business succession arrangements
Shareholder & Partnership Agreements
Ownership, voting rights, decision-making authority, and restrictions on share transfers.
Buy-sell arrangements.
Provisions for shareholder death, disability, divorce, retirement, and departure.
Dispute Resolution.
Financing and additional capital.
Protection of minority shareholders.
Commercial Contracts & Agreements
Service, supplier, and distribution agreements
Employment and Contractor Agreements
Licensing agreements
Confidentiality agreements
Commercial leases
Shareholder, Partnership, and Joint Venture Agreements
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Business Succession Planning
Transfers to family members
Management succession
Shareholder transitions
Business sales and ownership transfers
Buy-sell arrangements
Retirement and contingency planning
A few examples of businesses that
benefit from Corporate services.
Realtors®,
Investors and
Mortgage Brokers
Restaurants,
Retail and Homeware.
Start-ups, Side Hustles +
E-Stores.
Student Enterprises.
Professionals.
(MD, CPA, P.Eng)
RMTs, Spas &
Personal Care Services.
Tradespeople.
Financial and
Insurance Advisors.
Creatives + Artists.
Not listed?
Contact Deveau Law.
Let’s see if we’re a good fit.
I can’t wait to work together.
Small Business Incorporation Packages*
*All package pricing is in Canadian dollars and subject to HST and disbursements.
Basic
$1,497.00
This package includes:
DEVEAU LAW Incorporation Checklist
NUANS Business Name Search
Articles of Incorporation crafted for your business + filed with the Ministry
Virtual Minute Book Set-Up
Filing of Initial Return to appoint Directors and Officers
Helpful links to registering your Business Name, obtaining your Business Number + HST registration
Tips for setting up your business , opening a business bank account, registering with WSIB and choosing an accountant
Premium
$2,497.00
This package includes:
ALL ITEMS from the Basic Package
Customized Shareholder Agreement to protect your business interests
Full-time and part-time employment contract templates
Immediate access to the quarterly DEVEAU LAW Newsletter, featuring news, tips and updates on business, law and human resources.
Display YOUR COMPANY LOGO on the DEVEAU LAW website as a preferred partner.
Elite
$2,997.00
This package includes:
ALL ITEMS from the Premium Package
Complimentary Business Needs + HR Audit by DEVEAU LAW with written recommendations
Legally compliant & fully customizable HR policy templates,. including: Vacation + Leaves of Absence, Social Media Use and Privacy and Confidential Information.
Two 15 minute telephone calls with Taylor J. Deveau for general corporate or business advice
Business Owner Spotlight feature blog post on The DEVEAU LAW Blog to grow your audience