{"id":27932,"date":"2023-05-26T10:52:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/?p=27932"},"modified":"2023-11-17T17:54:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:54:39","slug":"the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/","title":{"rendered":"The role of a lawyer in company formation and incorporation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Setting up a business without the help of a lawyer can quickly become a daunting task. Tedious administrative procedures and complex legal formalities are just some of the obstacles holding back the ambitions of project owners. To <strong>set up a business<\/strong> under the best possible auspices, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-lawyers-in-montreal\/\">business lawyer<\/a>. <strong>Legal advice<\/strong>, tax optimization, strategic choice of legal form and time-saving: these are the advantages of seeking his advice. How can the expert help you make your project a reality?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_work_with_a_lawyer_to_set_up_a_business\"><\/span>Why work with a lawyer to set up a business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Why_work_with_a_lawyer_to_set_up_a_business\" >Why work with a lawyer to set up a business?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Benefit_from_his_legal_expertise\" >Benefit from his legal expertise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Benefit_from_our_mastery_of_contractual_techniques\" >Benefit from our mastery of contractual techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Raising_your_professional_liability\" >Raising your professional liability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Which_lawyer_should_you_contact_to_set_up_your_business\" >Which lawyer should you contact to set up your business?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#A_business_lawyer\" >A business lawyer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#A_commercial_lawyer\" >A commercial lawyer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#What_are_the_steps_involved_in_setting_up_a_company_and_incorporating_it\" >What are the steps involved in setting up a company and incorporating it?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Developing_your_ideas\" >Developing your ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Draw_up_a_business_plan\" >Draw up a business plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Choosing_a_legal_status\" >Choosing a legal status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/the-role-of-a-lawyer-in-company-formation-and-incorporation\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to setting <strong>up<\/strong> a business, a lawyer provides you with legal expertise and an unfailing mastery of contractual techniques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_from_his_legal_expertise\"><\/span>Benefit from his legal expertise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <strong>business start-up<\/strong> specialist provides you with comprehensive legal expertise. He analyzes your project from every angle:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>minimum capital required ;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>number of partners required ;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>civil or commercial purpose;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>possibility of issuing shares;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>liability of associates..<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>His intervention will avoid the risk of omission of important documents that could impact on the health of your future company.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_from_our_mastery_of_contractual_techniques\"><\/span>Benefit from our mastery of contractual techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some project owners are content with ready-to-use online contracts. However, these non-regulatory documents can lead to structural dysfunction, or even legal action by a disgruntled partner..<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Accustomed to contractual techniques, your lawyer will draw up your <strong>contracts<\/strong> in compliance with regulations, sparing you any legal complications. He&#8217;ll slip in contractual clauses that protect your interests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raising_your_professional_liability\"><\/span>Raising your professional liability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The lawyer offers you the guarantee of his professional <strong>civil liability<\/strong>, which can lead to your compensation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It goes without saying that the professional liability guarantee cannot be engaged if you choose to continue without a lawyer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-26093\" src=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"L'avocat vous accompagnera tout au long des d\u00e9marches de cr\u00e9ation d'une entreprise.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_lawyer_should_you_contact_to_set_up_your_business\"><\/span>Which lawyer should you contact to set up your business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To bring your project to fruition, you&#8217;ll need a business lawyer or a commercial lawyer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_business_lawyer\"><\/span>A business lawyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/avocat-droit-des-affaires\/\"> <strong>business<\/strong> lawyer<\/a> analyzes your business plan and provides you with the appropriate advice. He will guide you towards the best legal plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>He prepares <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/family-law\/understanding-the-operation-of-the-partnership-of-acquests\/\">partnership<\/a><\/strong> agreements during the process of structuring your business as a <strong>partnership<\/strong>. He draws up the <strong>partnership<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/family-law\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-cohabitation-agreement-in-canada\/\">agreement<\/a> setting out the rights and obligations of each partner. He also drafts employee <a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/employment-lawyer-montreal\/\">employment<\/a> contracts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>He will help you find commercial premises if necessary, and guide you through the process of signing a commercial lease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your business lawyer will also deal with your company&#8217;s <strong>tax<\/strong> and <strong>intellectual<\/strong> <strong>property<\/strong> issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_commercial_lawyer\"><\/span>A commercial lawyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A commercial lawyer can help you choose your company&#8217;s activity, corporate form and tax status. He negotiates and drafts contracts. He will carry out a market study, seek financing, draw up a business plan..<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Assists you in registering and registering for taxes. He&#8217;ll present you with the permits and licenses you need to run your business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>He will help you build a solid foundation for your business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-image-26095\" src=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise2-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Votre avocat vous guidera vers le meilleur format juridique dans votre projet de cr\u00e9ation d'une entreprise.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/creation-entreprise2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_steps_involved_in_setting_up_a_company_and_incorporating_it\"><\/span>What are the steps involved in setting up a company and incorporating it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your lawyer is involved at every stage: developing your idea, drawing up your business plan and choosing your legal status.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Developing_your_ideas\"><\/span>Developing your ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An intuition or an ambition are generally what motivate an entrepreneur to embark on a <strong>business creation<\/strong> project. But before you start the <strong>administrative<\/strong> and legal <strong>formalities<\/strong>, it&#8217;s time to get your idea right. Can an original idea be accepted? Can a classic offer stand out in a saturated market?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Analyze the feasibility of your project. Make sure your idea is consistent with your motivations, your objective, your knowledge and your personality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Draw_up_a_business_plan\"><\/span>Draw up a business plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A market study is the first step in drawing up a business plan. This is followed by a forecast that provides an overview of your project&#8217;s economic and financial visibility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your lawyer will help you find your future suppliers and service providers: accountants, insurers, advertising agencies, etc<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_legal_status\"><\/span>Choosing a legal status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With so many different <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gouv.qc.ca\/entreprises\/portail\/quebec\/trousse?lang=fr&amp;g=trousse&amp;sg=&amp;t=&amp;e=557954595:3445373013\">legal forms<\/a><\/strong> to choose from, choosing the right one can be a real headache. Your lawyer will define the legal framework within which your business will operate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>More than a partner, a lawyer is the backbone of your business project. He or she is with you right from the start. His presence will ensure that your business complies with the legal framework. His involvement continues throughout the life of your company. He negotiates and drafts contracts. In the event of a dispute, he or she will protect your interests in every way possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up a business without the help of a lawyer can quickly become a daunting task. Tedious administrative procedures and complex legal formalities are just some of the obstacles holding back the ambitions of project owners. 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