Incorporation & Business Structure
Professional incorporation accountant Vancouver services helping BC entrepreneurs and businesses choose the right entity structure, optimize share structures, and complete all necessary registrations for tax efficiency and operational flexibility.
Our incorporation accountant Vancouver services help BC businesses select the appropriate entity structure, design optimal share structures, complete incorporation and registration requirements, coordinate with legal counsel for minute books, and register for GST/PST/EHT as needed. We assess revenue, risk, and tax implications to advise on timing and structure, ensuring your business is set up for tax efficiency and growth. Our incorporation approach addresses entity selection, share structure design, and comprehensive setup to support your business objectives.
Trust and Value
Entity Selection
Expert guidance on choosing the right business structure—sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership—based on your revenue, risk profile, and tax objectives.
Tax Efficiency
Strategic structure design to optimize tax outcomes, including income splitting opportunities, small business deduction eligibility, and tax deferral strategies.
Share Structure Design
Custom share structure design to support ownership flexibility, future growth, and tax planning objectives while maintaining operational simplicity.
Complete Setup
Comprehensive incorporation support including registration coordination, minute book setup with legal counsel, and GST/PST/EHT registration as required.
What's Included
Our incorporation accountant Vancouver services include comprehensive business structure guidance and setup:
- Entity structure assessment and selection
- Share structure design and optimization
- Incorporation and registration coordination
- Minute book setup coordination with legal counsel
- GST/PST/EHT registration as required
- Tax efficiency analysis and recommendations
- Timing assessment for incorporation
- Ongoing structure optimization support
How It Works
Assessment
We review your business situation, revenue, risk profile, and tax objectives to assess whether incorporation is appropriate and advise on timing.
Structure Design
We design the optimal entity and share structure based on your objectives, considering tax efficiency, ownership flexibility, and future growth plans.
Coordination
We coordinate incorporation and registration processes, work with legal counsel for minute book setup, and handle GST/PST/EHT registrations as needed.
Ongoing Support
We provide ongoing support for structure optimization, coordinate with Corporate Tax Planning Services for tax strategy, and ensure your structure continues to meet your evolving business needs.
Who It's For
Our incorporation accountant Vancouver services are designed for:
- BC entrepreneurs starting new businesses and needing entity structure guidance
- Existing sole proprietors considering incorporation for tax efficiency and liability protection
- Businesses requiring share structure design for multiple owners or future growth
- Companies needing to restructure for tax optimization or operational flexibility
- Businesses requiring comprehensive setup including registrations and minute books
Business Structure Comparison
Choosing the right business structure is a critical decision that affects liability, taxation, and operational flexibility. Our incorporation accountant Vancouver services help you understand the options and select the structure that best fits your situation.
Structure Selection Factors
When evaluating business structures, consider factors such as revenue level, risk exposure, tax implications, ownership flexibility, and administrative requirements. Incorporation may provide tax advantages through the small business deduction, income splitting opportunities, and tax deferral. However, incorporation also involves additional compliance requirements and costs. Our Corporate Tax Planning Services can help assess the tax implications of different structures for your specific situation.
| Feature | Sole Proprietorship | Corporation | Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liability Protection | Personal liability for business debts | Limited liability protection | General partners have personal liability |
| Tax Treatment | Income reported on personal tax return | Separate corporate tax return (T2) | Income flows through to partners |
| Small Business Deduction | Not applicable | May be eligible for reduced tax rate | Not applicable |
| Setup Complexity | Minimal registration requirements | Incorporation, registrations, minute books | Partnership agreement, registrations |
| Ongoing Compliance | Personal tax return only | Corporate tax return, annual filings | Partnership return, partner allocations |
| Ownership Transfer | Difficult, business assets transfer | Share transfer possible | Requires partnership agreement changes |
Tax Implications Vary
Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances, including income levels, other sources of income, and specific business activities. The small business deduction provides a reduced corporate tax rate on active business income up to certain limits, but eligibility and benefits vary. Professional tax advice is essential to assess the tax implications of different structures for your specific situation. Our Business Accounting Services provide the accounting foundation needed to support your chosen structure.
Partnership structures may be appropriate for certain business arrangements, particularly joint ventures or professional practices. Our Partnerships & Joint Ventures Accounting services provide specialized support for partnership structures and accounting requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
We assess revenue, risk, and tax to advise timing.
Yes-setup and coordination with legal counsel.
Yes-full setup is available.
Get Started Today
Ready to choose the right business structure? Contact us to discuss how our incorporation accountant Vancouver services can help you select the optimal entity, design share structures, and complete all necessary registrations for tax efficiency and operational success.
