Corporate

Starting a business in Ontario is exciting, but it can also be risky if you overlook key compliance requirements. Many entrepreneurs focus on sales and operations while missing legal, financial, and regulatory steps that can have lasting consequences. Here are five of the most common mistakes new business owners make, and how our experience can…

Opening a restaurant or cafe in Ontario is a demanding venture where success is often determined not by your menu, but by the rigor of your pre-opening legal compliance. At Jeffrey Murray Law, we understand that navigating the complex web of municipal, provincial, and federal rules can be overwhelming. Failure to address these steps early…

Starting a business with a partner is an exciting foundation for success, but we understand that planning for conflict or separation can be stressful. At Jeffrey Murray Law, we view the Shareholder Agreement (or SA) not as a pessimistic necessity, but as the single most critical document for ensuring your company’s long-term stability and success.…

When you incorporated your business in Ontario, you secured the protection of limited liability. But that shield isn’t automatic; it must be actively maintained. At Jeffrey Murray Law, we understand that the last thing you want to think about is a stack of legal documents. That’s where the Corporate Minute Book comes in, it’s the…

For independent contractors and tradespeople in Ontario, success relies on more than technical skill; it hinges on strict adherence to a complex intersection of legal requirements. At Jeffrey Murray Law, we understand that navigating provincial and federal regulations can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help simplify the essential compliance mandates needed to protect…

For businesses across Ontario, success depends on having strong, enforceable agreements in place. Whether you’re signing a service contract or negotiating a commercial lease, unclear wording or missing terms can quickly lead to expensive disputes. At Jeffrey Murray Law, we know that business litigation is usually a sign that something went wrong at the drafting…