Frequently Asked Questions

The optimal legal structure depends on your business goals, liability considerations, and tax planning needs. At Entrepreneur Law Desk, we explain the differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and guide you in selecting and registering the structure that best aligns with your long-term objectives.

Preparation and filing timelines can vary based on the complexity of your organization and regulatory requirements. Typically, we complete corporate filings within two weeks of finalizing all necessary details, while ensuring accuracy in documents such as bylaws, ownership agreements, and government applications.

Our legal services cover every stage of your enterprise journey, from initial structure selection to contract drafting, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. We focus on practical solutions tailored to the specific needs of Canadian entrepreneurs, ensuring that legal processes are clear, efficient and aligned with your business objectives.

Selecting the right structure—in Ontario, options include sole proprietor, partnership or corporation—depends on liability exposure, tax considerations and growth plans. We guide you through the pros and cons of each form, file necessary registration documents and help establish an operating agreement or corporate bylaws that reflect your goals.

Incorporation requires selecting a unique name, filing Articles of Incorporation with the Ontario government, preparing corporate bylaws, appointing directors and issuing share certificates. We handle all filings electronically, coordinate with government agencies and deliver a complete corporate record book once your entity is registered.

To safeguard interactionmarks, copyrights or patents, we conduct clearance searches, prepare applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and monitor pending filings. We also draft licensing agreements and nondisclosure contracts to preserve confidentiality when sharing your innovations with partners or contractors.

Yes. Employment and contractor agreements set out duties, compensation terms, confidentiality obligations and termination provisions. Well-drafted contracts reduce risk, ensure compliance with labour standards and provide clear guidelines for working relationships as your team grows.

Depending on your industry, you may need municipal permits, provincial licences, privacy policies under PIPEDA, and adherence to consumer protection rules. We review applicable regulations, prepare filings and help you maintain ongoing compliance with reporting and renewal requirements.

Disputes among partners can often be managed through negotiation or mediation. If necessary, we represent you in arbitration or court proceedings, leveraging established dispute-resolution clauses in your partnership agreement to seek fair outcomes while preserving business continuity.

Our fee structure is transparent and based on the complexity of each matter. You can review detailed pricing for incorporation, contract drafting and compliance packages on our pricing page. Initial consultations begin at CAD 250 and are credited toward future services.

Timelines vary by service: incorporation typically completes within 5–7 business days after submission; interactionmark applications take several months; contract drafting usually takes 2–4 business days. We provide an estimated schedule at the start of each engagement.

Yes. We offer monthly subscription plans tailored to entrepreneurs who require continuous access to legal advice, document review and routine filings. This proactive approach helps you address issues promptly and adapt to regulatory changes.

Entrepreneur Law Desk is located at 1 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1W7, Canada. You can reach us by phone at +14162889291 or via our secure contact form on entreplawdesk.com to schedule a consultation.

Absolutely. We provide video and phone consultations to accommodate entrepreneurs across Canada. Virtual meetings ensure you receive expert legal guidance without the need to travel to our Toronto office.