Business Structures Explained: A Guide for Entrepreneurs (Virtual)

Invest Ottawa is dedicated to helping Ottawa entrepreneurs make informed decisions about starting and growing their businesses. We promote Ottawa's economy, through the development of products and services that encourage entrepreneurship and support business growth.Invest Ottawa has a staff of dedicated business professionals, who provide advice and counsel to entrepreneurs on a variety of levels. As well, we provide links to other business organizations, seminars and entrepreneurial events, online training and many other tools and resources to assist the budding entrepreneur.

Invest Ottawa Education Centre

Exploring different forms of business organizations & the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business.

Entrepreneurship Starter Kit

Curated revolving topics covering the essential steps of starting a business, from exploring different forms of business organizations and understanding financial basics, to identifying your niche and crafting a compelling value proposition.

<h3>Note: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-in-person-tickets-1988016047514" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-in-person-tickets-1988016047514" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to go to the in-person event page.</a></h3>About this workshop:Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. In this workshop, you’ll gain a clear, practical overview of the legal and strategic considerations behind structuring your business from day one.We’ll break down the key types of business organizations and what they mean for you:<ul><li>Sole Proprietorships – Understand how this simple structure works, along with its advantages, risks, and when it makes sense.</li><li>Partnerships – Learn how partnerships are formed, the different types available, and the benefits and potential pitfalls of sharing ownership.</li><li>Incorporation – Take a deeper dive into corporations, including ownership, limited liability, tax considerations, continuity, and tools like employee stock options.</li></ul>We’ll also explore how early decisions (like ownership splits and founder contributions) can shape your company’s future, and why putting a shareholders’ agreement in place early (while everyone is aligned) is critical.By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge to confidently choose a structure that supports your goals and avoids common early-stage mistakes. *Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mailbox.

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