What are the key considerations when planning to establish or acquire a business in Canada? What are the potential opportunities, and where are the possible pitfalls?

This year's edition of Doing Business in Canada offers updated content reflecting legislative changes and legal precedence in the areas of law most likely to affect business decisions.

Developed by McCarthy Tétrault as a basic guide to the legal aspects of establishing or acquiring a business in Canada, it is written for the non-resident business person, but with few exceptions the same considerations apply when all parties are based in Canada.

The discussion in each section of the guide is intended to provide general guidance, and is not an exhaustive analysis of all provisions of Canadian law with which your business may be required to comply. For this reason, we recommend that you seek the advice of one of our lawyers on the specific legal aspects of your proposed investment or activity.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.