New Disclosure of Benficial Ownership in British Columbia

The British Columbia New Democratic Party Government, has introduced legislation, to force the disclosure of the benefical ownership of real estate and shares of Britis Columbia corporates.

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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.

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The Ongoing Problems of Dual Class Share Structures

The underlying tension between Telus and Mason, relates to the proposed alteration to the share structure of Telus, and the resulting elimination of the distinction between Telus shares that have a right to vote, and those that do…

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Brazil: Simpler Company Formation is a Start

As of January 9, 2012, it will be possible to establish an Individual (Single-Member) Limited Liability Company (“EIRELI”) in Brazil, following an amendment to the Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 12.441).  While the EIRELI represents an improvement in…

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