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These guides are general legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by province and change over time β€” confirm anything that affects your business structure, contracts, or compliance with a licensed lawyer or accountant before you rely on it.

Legal & Business Registration

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LLC, Corp, sole prop, IP, trademarks, and the legal forms every founder needs β€” in plain English, not legalese.

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Business Structures Explained

Sole prop, partnership, LLC, and corporation β€” what each means, costs, and protects.

Tax implicationsLiability protectionCost comparison
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Trademarks & Intellectual Property

How to protect your brand name, logo, and original work.

CIPO filing guideCost: $336–$458Timeline: 6–18 months
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Essential Business Contracts

The 5 contracts every service business needs: client agreement, NDA, contractor agreement, partnership agreement, and terms of service.

Template includedCanadian lawPlain English
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Business Insurance Guide

General liability, professional liability (E&O), commercial property, and business interruption β€” what you need and what you can skip.

Coverage typesCost estimatesProvider list
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Employment Law Basics

If you hire anyone β€” full-time, part-time, contractor, or student β€” you need to understand Ontario's Employment Standards Act.

ESA overviewContractor vs employeeTermination rules
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Selling Internationally: Legal Basics

Customs, import/export regulations, international contracts, and currency considerations for Canadian founders selling globally.

Export regulationsInternational contractsGST/HST rules
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