The Woods, Lafortune LLP team and Renate Harrison of Harrison Law Professional Corporation are pleased to announce the conclusion of a strategic alliance between them that aims to facilitate the provision of advice and guidance in the growing field of Canada-U.S. cross-border transactions. Harrison Law P.C., is the only Ottawa-based firm devoted exclusively to the practice of U.S. corporate law, and the addition of its services will provide Woods, LaFortune LLP’s clients with a suite of seamless corporate legal services on both sides of the border.
Canada and the U.S. enjoy the largest trade relationship in the world, with nearly one million dollars in goods and services crossing the border every minute. Errors in the legal organization, structure or foundation of your business can prove to be extremely costly. To avoid costly errors, it is vital to ensure compliance with the relevant existing laws and regulations in the territory in which your business is operating. It is also highly beneficial to be aware of, and to be able to factor in the latest applicable international trade agreements and the benefits they provide for your business strategy. There are many provisions contained in international trade agreements that your business may be able to leverage in an economically advantageous way.
Our Canada-U.S. cross-border business services include:
- Planning and creating U.S.-Canada cross-border business structures (filing of incorporation, partnership, or limited liability company documentation)
- Evaluating and preparing cross-border tax plans
- Filing documents with the secretary of state and Annual filings
- Obtaining Employment Identification Number (EIN)
- Preparing shareholder or partnership agreements
- Applications for 501(c)(3) exempt organization status
- Developing governance structures, policies and procedures
- Handling of asset purchases and asset sales
- Assisting with business start-up financing, including angel, and Venture Capital funding
- Drafting/reviewing of purchase contracts, real estate contracts and leases
If you have any questions concerning Canadian incorporation and business ventures, please contact Catherine Walsh at (613) 513-7131 or by e-mail at walsh@wl-tradelaw.com for a no fee, no obligation consultation. If you have any questions concerning U.S. incorporation and business transactions, please contact Renate Harrison at 613-219-7576, or by e-mail at harrison@harrison.pro.
