{"id":140886,"date":"2026-11-03T14:19:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/starting-a-business-a-birds-eye-view-of-the-legal-landscape-virtual-10\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:19:06","slug":"starting-a-business-a-birds-eye-view-of-the-legal-landscape-virtual-10","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/starting-a-business-a-birds-eye-view-of-the-legal-landscape-virtual-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a Business: A Bird&rsquo;s Eye View of the Legal Landscape (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exploring different forms of business organizations &amp; the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>About this workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing how to structure your business is one of the first legal decisions you\u2019ll make, and it shapes everything from your personal liability to how you pay taxes and bring on partners. Join us to get a bird\u2019s eye view of the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business. We will explore different forms of business organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Sole Proprietorships<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li>What does it mean to be a sole proprietor? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this business structure, and when does it make sense to start here?<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Partnerships<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li>How and when can a partnership arise, sometimes without the parties even realizing it? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages that flow from this structure?<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Incorporation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li>Much of the presentation will focus on the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of a corporation, including ownership, continuity, limited liability, tax planning, and employee stock options.<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li>How do contributions at the start-up stage affect the division of equity among key stakeholders? We\u2019ll also discuss the importance of putting a shareholders\u2019 agreement in place early, while everyone is still in good spirits.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>What You\u2019ll Take Away<\/strong><\/strong><br>You\u2019ll leave with a clearer understanding of each business structure, the questions to ask before you choose one, and the key legal steps to protect yourself and your business as it grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong><\/strong><br>Aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and anyone considering a change to their current business structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><strong>*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. 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