Accountants stop incorporating companies

Dear Accountants, Please STOP Incorporating Companies

Hello everyone, this is a message for my fellow professionals, the Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. Specifically, those accountants who continue to incorporate companies on behalf of their clients, which is in breach of their code of professional conduct and is illegal to boot. Now I’ve pulled this article out from the Chartered Accountants of
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A Brief Guide to Not-For-Profit Incorporations [Infographic]

This infographic gives an overview on the fundamental characteristics of a not-for-profit corporation and covers: What defines a not-for-profit corporation?What type of entities can be considered a not-for-profit corporation?The differences between a not-for-profit vs for-profit The advantages of legally incorporating a not-for-profit corporation. This infographic is not legal advice. If you have any questions regarding
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Federal VS Provincial Incorporation: Which is Right For You? [Infographic]

New business owners in BC are faced with many important decisions that will influence the direction and growth of their business. One of these decisions is determining which type of registration is best for your business moving forward. Many of you, if not the vast majority of you, will benefit from an incorporation. Depending on
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Confidentiality Agreements and Future Hostile Bids

Relatively recent jurisprudence in Canada and the U.S. has had an impact on how confidentiality agreements and standstill agreements are negotiated and considered, with respect to future hostile bid situations. On January 19, 2009, Justice Alexandra Hoy of the Ontario Superior Court held that RIM was in breach of confidentiality agreements between RIM and Certicom
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Canada implements Bitcoin legislation

On June 19th, the federal government gave Royal Assent to Bill C-31, An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and Other Measures. This legislation makes Canada one of the first countries to regulate digital currencies.   This bill includes provisions which make virtual currencies such as Bitcoin subject to the same standards
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