Dissolution & Liquidation: Ending a British Columbia Company
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- Jan 19
Due Diligence: What It Means and Why You Should Do It.
Undertaking appropriate due diligence is important in order to best ensure a successful transaction.
- Aug 9, 2021
CSA Seeking Comment on Proposed Listed Issuer Financing Exemption
The CSA are proposing a "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption" to provide a more efficient method of capital raising.
- Mar 15, 2021
CSA Outlines Disclosure Expectations for Public Companies and Crypto Assets
The CSA has issued a Staff Notice to improve the quality of disclosures provided by issuers that engage materially with crypto assets.
- Feb 23, 2021
Going Public In Canada - Capital Pool Companies (CPC) and the TSXV
The TSXV offers a unique listing alternative program referred as the Capital Pool Company (“CPC”) program.
- Feb 5, 2021
The Shareholders' Agreement: Key Considerations by Privately Held Companies and Start-ups
Any business that has two or more shareholders should seriously consider having a shareholders' agreement.
- Jan 11, 2021
TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Amends and Improves Capital Pool Company (CPC) Policy
Effective January 1, 2021 the TSXV has implemented substantial changes to its policy regarding the Capital Pool Company (CPC) regime.
- Apr 9, 2020
B.C. Delays Implementation of Shareholder Transparency Register
The implementation date for the new “transparency register” requirements will be delayed until October 1, 2020.
- Mar 3, 2020
CSA Seeking Comment on Proposed Harmonized Rules for Start-up Securities Crowdfunding
The Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") are seeking comment on proposed harmonized rules for start-up securities crowdfunding.
- Jan 20, 2020
CSA Publishes Additional Guidance for Entities Facilitating the Trading of Crypto Assets.
The CSA has published a Staff Notice to help entities facilitating the trading of crypto assets to understand applicable securities laws.
- Jan 20, 2020
British Columbia Adopts Sweeping Amendments to the Securities Act
British Columbia's Securities Amendment Act, 2019 includes sweeping amendments aimed at strengthening the enforcement powers of the BCSC.
- Nov 13, 2019
As of May 1, 2020 All B.C. Private Companies Must Maintain a Transparency Register of Shareholders
BC requires private companies to create and maintain a transparency register listing the identities of significant shareholders.
- Nov 12, 2019
CSA Issues Guidance on Corporate Governance Related Disclosure Expectations for Cannabis Issuers
CSA staff have issued guidance on the disclosure of financial interests by reporting issuers in the cannabis industry.
- Oct 22, 2019
Five Things To Consider Before Speaking To Your Lawyer: "Non-disclosure Agreement" or "NDA"
The Non-disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is one of the important "basic" documents that every business should have and use.
- Oct 3, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part Three: Employees and Contractors
This article will focus on the life of a small business or start-up – the growth of a business in terms of employees and consultants.
- Oct 3, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part Three: Management and Advisory Boards
This article will focus on the life of a small business or start-up – the growth of a business in terms of directors and advisers.
- Sep 22, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part Two: Financing
This article details practical tips intended to direct new ventures in the right direction and potentially avoid common financing problems.
- Sep 22, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part One: Structure
There are significant advantages to considering various business legal structures and choosing the right legal structure for your business.
- Jul 26, 2019
BC Seeking Input on Further Proposed Amendments to British Columbia's Society Act
British Columbia's Ministry of Finance Seeks Input on Proposed Amendments to BC's Society Act.
- Jun 10, 2019
Private British Columbia Companies To Prepare And Maintain A "Transparency Register"
The B.C. government recently introduced Bill 24, which will require a B.C. company to identify and track "significant individuals".