B.C. Society Act Revamp

The British Colombia Society Act, which dates back to 1977 and not being substantially revised since then, is undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, following the bill receiving Royal ascend on May 14th, 2015.

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Buying a Business: Shares or Assets?

Whether you are buying out the competitor or buying your first business, you will want to ensure that the terms of the deal meet your needs and protect your interests. A fundamental concern is to first consider what…

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The Value of a Shareholder’s Agreement

A well devised Shareholder’s Agreement is one tool that can create a road map, setting out options for dealing with unexpected interactions between shareholders.

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Is Your Family Business Prepared for Succession?

Business owners should take cognizance of the fact that succession planning should be considered in a proactive and earlier stage. Often, small business owners do not look far enough forward because they are reluctant to come to terms…

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Corrupt Capital and the UK Property Market – Lessons for Vancouver?

There is much speculation, although little hard evidence, of the influence of corrupt capital on the Vancouver real estate market generally, and on the escalation of Vancouver housing prices, in particular. It is interesting, and perhaps educative, to…

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Removal of Duplicate Title

The legal effect of removal of the duplicate certificate of title from the Land Title Office.

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Builders Liens – British Columbia

Discussion of the Builders Lien Act, British Columbia.

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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.

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CRA and Foreign Assets Disclosure

Canadians with income from foreign assets are now obliged to report them in much more detail on Form T1135.

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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…

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