Legal Services

Corporate & Business

Build, grow, and protect your business with strategic legal solutions tailored to your entrepreneurial vision.

Establishing and growing a business requires strong legal foundations. Our corporate services provide entrepreneurs and business owners with strategic guidance designed to protect assets, limit liability, and facilitate growth.

At Doss Law, we understand that your business represents both personal ambition and financial security—it’s about creating a legacy and achieving your goals.

Overview

Corporate and business law encompasses the legal frameworks that govern how you establish, operate, and grow your enterprise. Without proper legal guidance, businesses can face unnecessary risks, compliance issues, and missed opportunities that impact long-term success. Even smaller businesses need strategic legal planning to protect owners’ interests and maximize potential.

At Doss Law, we help entrepreneurs and established businesses navigate the complexities of corporate law with practical experience and forward-thinking approaches. We take the time to understand your business model, industry challenges, and growth objectives before recommending customized solutions. Our approach ensures that your business not only meets legal requirements but is structured to support your vision and protect your personal assets. With our guidance, you can focus on building your business with confidence that your legal affairs are properly managed.

How We Help

Our team provides strategic, personalized guidance through every phase of your business journey. We help you understand your options, identify potential challenges, and create legal structures and documents that protect your interests and support your growth objectives. With our support, you can approach business decisions with confidence, knowing your legal affairs are properly managed.

Common situations include:

  • Starting a new business venture
  • Forming partnerships or bringing on investors
  • Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
  • Planning for business growth or succession
  • Protecting intellectual property
  • Managing compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Restructuring existing business operations

Starting a business in Ontario? Get the foundation right.

Many entrepreneurs rush into business without proper legal structure, leading to personal liability, tax inefficiencies, and growth limitations.

Business formation services:

  • Corporation Setup – Ontario incorporation with optimal share structure
  • Partnership Agreements – Clear terms that prevent future disputes
  • Shareholder Agreements – Exit strategies and decision-making protocols
  • Contract Templates – Standard agreements for your industry

Growth support:

  • Intellectual property protection and licensing
  • Employment agreements and HR compliance
  • Regulatory requirements for your sector
  • Investment preparation and due diligence

Exit planning:

  • Business sale preparation and negotiations
  • Succession planning for family businesses
  • Asset protection strategies
  • Tax-efficient sale structures

Common Questions, Clear Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Business legal documents should be reviewed whenever there are significant changes to your business, such as adding or losing partners, expanding into new markets, or developing new products. We recommend a legal review at least annually to ensure your documents remain current and effective.

Business transactions involve numerous legal considerations, including due diligence, asset vs. stock sales, representations and warranties, non-competition agreements, and transition planning. Our team can guide you through this complex process to protect your interests.

Strategic business structuring and planning can help minimize taxes while maintaining compliance. We work with your accounting professionals to identify legal tax advantages related to business structure, timing of transactions, and efficient allocation of resources.

Essential documents include articles of incorporation (if incorporating), shareholder or partnership agreements, business registrations, employee contracts, client agreements, and terms of service. The specific requirements depend on your business structure, industry, and growth plans.

Without proper estate planning, decisions about your assets and care may be made by the courts rather than according to your wishes. This can lead to family conflicts, increased costs, and unnecessary stress during already difficult times.

Business names can be protected through proper registration, while innovative concepts may be safeguarded through patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets. We can help you develop a comprehensive strategy to protect your intellectual property assets.

Start With A Strong Foundation

Schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you build, protect, and grow your enterprise.