Calgary Commercial Lawyers

Incorporating your Business?

Let us help.

Starting a business is exciting—but getting the structure right from day one is critical. We help entrepreneurs and growing companies choose the right legal structure, incorporate efficiently, and put solid foundations in place for future success.

Our services include:

  • Incorporating companies, partnerships, and joint ventures

  • Drafting shareholder and partnership agreements

  • Advising on business name registration and compliance

  • Setting up minute books and corporate records

  • Guidance on tax and liability considerations

  • While you can incorporate on your own, a lawyer helps ensure your structure, agreements, and records are set up properly to avoid costly issues later.

  • A sole proprietorship is simpler to set up but doesn’t separate your personal assets from your business liabilities. A corporation is a separate legal entity, offering greater protection but with more formal requirements.

  • Incorporating in Alberta can offer tax advantages, liability protection, and flexibility for growth while keeping your business governed by familiar provincial rules.

  • We can typically complete incorporation within a few business days once we have the necessary information.

  • If your corporation has more than one shareholder, a shareholder agreement is strongly recommended to set out rights, responsibilities, and dispute resolution processes.

  • Corporations must keep corporate records (minute books), including articles, bylaws, resolutions, and share registers. We help you set this up and keep it current.