Online Dispute Resolution
Online dispute resolution options available (or soon to be available) to the public of British Columbia.
Annual Requirements for British Columbia Companies
This article sets out the information that every director and shareholder of a company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) should regarding the annual company maintenance requirements.
Canada – Spain Tax Treaty Amendments
The double-taxation agreement between Canada and Spain has been amended to reduce withholding tax rates on dividends and interest payments, and to include standard provisions for the exchange of tax information.
CRA and Foreign Assets Disclosure
Canadians with income from foreign assets are now obliged to report them in much more detail on Form T1135.
Demystiphying the Canada – China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
Canada and China have both now ratified the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement ("FIPA", also referred to as "???????" in China), with the result that, as of October 1, 2014, FIPA is now in full force and…
Health Profession Corporations – British Columbia
The benefits of health professionals within British Columbia (such as Dentists, Physicians, Naturopaths, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists and Optometrists etc) consider the benefits of becoming self employed and practicing through their own professional corporation.
Charity Law Bulletin – Canada
This bulletin highlights some of the topical issues that concern a registered charity.
Changes in Trademark Legislation – Canada
On June 19th 2014 the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 1 was given Royal Assent and with it comes amendments to the Trade-marks Act.
Builders Liens – British Columbia
Discussion of the Builders Lien Act, British Columbia.