Incorporating Your Business in Canada

Incorporating your business has many financial advantages.

As your business grows, changing its structure is an excellent way to gain financial advantages not available to sole proprietorships or partnerships. Having accurate numbers is the only way to know if incorporating is a viable option. Envolta is ready to go over your books, with objectivity to help you make the right choice.
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What are the advantages of incorporating?

  • Your business can exist irrespective of life span
  • Split income amongst family, spouses and shareholders
  • Protect your personal assets with limited liability
  • Corporate tax rate is lower than a personal tax rate
  • Need cash flow? Borrow money from the equity in the company

Is incorporating right for your business in Canada?

We know the advantages, risks and costs associated with incorporating. It’s impossible to make the right choice without having a solid understanding of your finances. By providing accurate numbers and sound advice Envolta helps you make the right choice on how to structure your business organization.

If you were climbing Mt.Everest you’d hire a guide.

Incorporating on your own is timely, expensive, difficult and risky. Make a mistake rolling over assets and now you’re paying personal taxes on something that’s for the corporation. Hiring Envolta to help you navigate incorporation is an investment that pays for itself.

Lower effective taxes.

When compared to sole proprietorships and partnerships, incorporating affords lower tax rates on business revenue. You need advice to help you choose whether it makes sense to pay a salary or dividends. What option is right for you? Don’t guess. Envolta helps you make the right decision that works for you, your family and your business.

Opting out of pension plans.

Investing in the Canadian Pension Plan can be a great way to plan for the future. In certain situations that money would be better used being reinvested in the business. Incorporating adds flexibility when compared to other business structures. Knowing your numbers means you make better informed decisions. Working with Envolta means knowing the numbers.

Don’t risk personal assets.

Are you willing to risk your home or investments in the event of a major error? Is incorporating worth the added benefits of limited liability? That’s where Envolta comes in. We ask the right questions so you can make an informed choice and pick what makes sense for you.

Envolta understands incorporating.

The risks and rewards are different for each kind of business. We get you the most accurate numbers so you can make the right choice for your industry. You’ve got 101 questions, we’ve got 101 answers. Book a call with Envolta today and demystify incorporation.

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The Overall Benefits of Incorporating in Canada

Tax breaks

The aftermath of incorporating a business bringing with it the creation of a separate entity allows the owners to detach themselves, financially. This means that the Canadian Revenue Agency sees the business as a single revenue-generating unit. At the same time, the corporation receives special treatment when it comes to tax collection that an unincorporated business does not. An example we can use here is recognizing the small business deduction for the Canadian Controlled Private Corporations, or even qualifying for a tax-free sale of small business stock shares.

Limited liability

As revenue generating units or entities, corporations become liable for any bills they accrue as an outcome of the operation. In this manner the owner/s are/is financially protected. All personal assets remain under the control of the owner should the business fail. This, in turn, leaves creditors focusing on the business only, citing the complexity of the rule surrounding the incorporation process. This gives the reason behind consulting with a professional accountant and a legal service specializing in the laws governing the processes for becoming a corporation.

Business continuation

Furthermore, the laws governing this aspect of business allow the business to continue when the owner, director, major shareholder passes.

Winning job bids

If you operate a contracting business, you must understand that there are bidding requirements that will give you a better chance of winning the contract. Specifically, contractors may need a certain size workforce, bonding, and financial backing that allows them time to complete the contract. Additionally, one stipulation may be that the contractor has an incorporated status along with offering the lowest bid and having a good record of accomplishment to win the given contract.

Financial flexibility

From a financial standpoint, a business that is incorporated has an easier time securing financial backing from banks willing to loan them money. Additionally, when receiving an income from a business, as an owner, you have the choice as to when you receive your funds. This can bring about certain tax incentives or breaks that are beneficial for you as a business owner.

The downside of Canada Incorporation

Loss of tax benefits

 This can be confusing in some aspects. As a business owner, you would forfeit certain tax credits that pertain to personal income and revenues tied to an unincorporated business.

Less financial flexibility

With the complexity of losses, that a corporation may suffer, there are allowable offsets from different revenue streams corporations can utilize. Consequently, a sole proprietorship does not have this ability. Therefore, any loss is a matter of separating liability, and as a sole operator of a business the individual becomes responsible to cover the setback.

Administrative and legal responsibility

There are certain rules all businesses must abide by set forth by the Canadian Government. As such, the administrative and legal responsibility falls on the management of a corporation. This means a corporation should employ the services of legal counsel and a professional accountant to help in the overall operation of the business.

The factor of cost

There are fees involved with the process of bringing a business to corporate status. That stated the preparation for the process means acquiring the funds to complete it. The process includes registering the company name and creating the proper documentation that accompanies the incorporation process, such as a shareholder agreement, a meeting log, and the articles of incorporation.

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Becoming an incorporation in Canada

This is a decision that is on the minds of most newly formed businesses. What this does when, and if, a company incorporates is it brings the business to life as a single entity. This means it creates a separation between the owner and the business on a financial standpoint. In addition, there are both benefits and misfortunes that come with this decision. Stipulating this, it brings up a series of questions that help weight the benefits against the pitfalls of incorporating a business.

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