According to the provincial government a remarkable 98 per cent of all businesses in B.C are small businesses. These small businesses contain more than half of the private sector jobs in the province, providing employment for over a million B.C. residents. With a diverse economy, highly-educated workforce and developed infrastructure, B.C. is an excellent place to do business.
If you’re thinking of starting your own business here in B.C. there are some legal matters that you’ll need to address. These legal matters include identifying and acquiring which permits and licences you’ll need in order to operate, as well as registering your intellectual property and investigating additional business requirements and add-ons.
Corporate Law
Given the complexities of corporate law, we highly recommend using the services of a lawyer when starting and operating your small business. Your lawyer will be able to assist you in the various stages of starting your business, and they will provide you with the clarity and peace of mind you need to succeed.
• Seek corporate law advice from a lawyer who specializes in corporate law;
• Consult with lawyers who specialize in civil litigation and criminal prosecution;
• Consult with corporate law experts who have experience starting small businesses; and
• Find corporate lawyers who are admitted to legal practice in British Columbia as well as those that specialize in corporate law.
Legal Aspects to Consider When Starting Your Own Business
There are many legal considerations that you will need to take into account when starting your own business. While corporate law will not be the most important part of setting up your corporate structure, a corporate lawyer in British Columbia will be able to assist you in the various stages of starting your business, and they will provide you with the clarity and peace of mind you need to succeed.
The corporate lawyer can help you determine whether or not it is more appropriate for your small business to be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or a cooperative. Your corporate lawyer will also consult their knowledge of corporate procedures if you are considering going public. When making this decision, think about how much control over your business that you intend to have as it grows and expands.
Saanichton Law Group is here to help you start and operate your small business. Our legal team includes consultant C.J. (Kip) Wilson, lawyers Brad Bianchin and Alex Lonergan, as well as Cheryl, our Executive Assistant & Office Manager, and paralegals Anne, Amber and Laura. Our legal team is devoted to providing you with clarity and peace of mind with any questions or issues that you may have.
With over 25 years of serving the Saanichton and Greater Victoria area, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that residents of this beautiful corner of Vancouver Island encounter every day. You can trust in the expertise and local knowledge of our team as we help you with whatever legal issues you need resolving.
The lawyers at Saanichton Law Group are here to help you create an employment agreement that works for you and your company . We are also able to assist you in all of your corporate law needs, as well as representation agreements, power of attorney, real estate law, mortgages and estate law. Call us at (250) 544-0727 or email us at info@saanichtonlaw.com for more details on how we can assist you.
