Frequently Asked Questions

We support entrepreneurs with company formation, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance guidance, and ongoing legal advice to help you navigate the legal landscape as your business grows.

To begin business registration, contact our team with your preferred business structure and operational details. We will guide you through document preparation, provincial filings, and required submissions.

Entrepreneurs in Canada commonly choose among sole proprietorships, general partnerships and corporations. Sole proprietorships offer simplified tax reporting and direct control; partnerships allow shared responsibility and risk allocation; corporations create a separate legal entity, limiting personal liability. At Notarelytos, we help you weigh liability, governance and reporting requirements for each option.

Registration involves selecting your business structure, verifying name availability via provincial registries, completing required forms and paying filing fees. For Ontario, you submit an application through ServiceOntario or an authorized service provider. We guide you through documentation, ensure compliance with naming rules and confirm your business ID upon successful registration.

Key agreements include non-disclosure and confidentiality provisions, vendor and supplier contracts to define deliverables and payment terms, employment or independent contractor agreements to clarify roles and obligations, and service agreements for clients. We draft clear, enforceable documents tailored to your industry and growth plans, helping you mitigate risks from the outset.

Protection strategies vary by asset type: trademarks for brand names and logos, patents for inventions or unique processes, and copyrights for creative works like marketing materials or software code. We perform clearance searches, prepare and file applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and craft policies to safeguard your innovations and brand identity.

License and permit requirements depend on your industry, service area and business activities. Many professional, food service and construction enterprises require municipal, provincial or federal approvals. We assess regulatory obligations, advise on application processes and follow up on renewals to keep your operations compliant.

In 2025, businesses must maintain accurate corporate records, file annual returns, update director or shareholder changes, comply with privacy and anti-spam regulations and meet any sector-specific reporting rules. Notarelytos provides a compliance calendar, handles filings on your behalf and monitors legislative updates that may affect your obligations.

Effective dispute resolution often begins with negotiation or mediation to preserve relationships and control costs. If necessary, arbitration or court proceedings may follow. Our team drafts dispute-resolution clauses, represents you in alternative processes and provides strategic guidance should litigation become unavoidable, helping you pursue practical outcomes.

Notarelytos delivers end-to-end legal solutions for entrepreneurs, including entity formation, contract drafting and review, compliance management, intellectual property services and dispute resolution. We tailor our approach to each client’s objectives, industry context and growth stage, ensuring you receive pragmatic advice without inflated promises.

Begin by contacting our Toronto office via phone or the online inquiry form. We offer an initial consultation to understand your business goals, assess legal needs and recommend next steps. From there, we develop a clear engagement plan with defined milestones and transparent fee estimates to keep you informed.

Our fee structure is based on the scope and complexity of each matter. For standard business formations, contract packages and IP filings, we offer transparent flat-fee options. Custom projects and ongoing advisory work are billed at our published hourly rate. Detailed estimates are provided after the initial consultation.