Category Archives: Corporate & Commercial

Security Agreements

A security agreement is a pledge of assets by a debtor to a creditor who may seize and sell the assets if the debtor does not pay. Security agreements include chattel mortgages and assignments of accounts. The Law Society of … Continue reading

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Purchase and Sale of Business

When purchasing or selling some property such as boats or mobile homes you must register the transfer to protect your interests. In the purchase or sale of your business it is critical that you understand the representations you are making … Continue reading

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Leases

The rights and responsibilities of a commercial landlords and tenants are govern by the terms of the lease with few restrictions. The Commercial Tenancy Act sets out some the rules regarding commerical leases. For a list of topics that should … Continue reading

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Incorporation

You can incorporate a company to operate your business. Some of the reasons people incorporate include limited liability of the shareholders and tax advantages. The Law Society of British Columbia maintains an Incorporation Procedure checklist which lists many of the … Continue reading

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