Doing Business in Québec and Canada

Legal Support for International Businesses Entering the Canadian Market

ADL LEGAL assists international businesses seeking to establish, acquire or expand business operations in Québec and elsewhere in Canada.

Entering a new market involves more than establishing a legal entity. Businesses must consider the appropriate corporate structure, commercial arrangements, regulatory requirements and ongoing legal obligations applicable to their Canadian operations.

ADL LEGAL provides practical, business-oriented legal advice to help international companies navigate these requirements and establish an appropriate legal framework for their Canadian activities.

Establishing a Business in Canada

International businesses may establish a Canadian presence in different ways depending on their objectives, proposed activities and existing corporate structure.

ADL LEGAL advises clients on matters including:

Incorporation of Canadian subsidiaries
Federal and Québec corporations
Registration of foreign corporations carrying on business in Québec
Corporate and ownership structures
Shareholder and partnership arrangements
Corporate organization and governance
Ongoing corporate maintenance and compliance

Where tax, immigration or other specialized advice is required, ADL LEGAL works with the client's existing advisers or other specialized professionals as appropriate.

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments

For some international businesses, entering the Canadian market involves acquiring or investing in an existing Canadian business rather than establishing a new operation.

ADL LEGAL advises international clients on acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and other business combinations in Canada and can assist throughout the transaction, from preliminary negotiations and due diligence through documentation and closing.

Commercial Agreements and Canadian Operations

Companies operating in Canada require commercial agreements adapted to their business activities and the Canadian legal environment.

ADL LEGAL assists with the negotiation, preparation and review of a broad range of commercial agreements, including distribution, supply, manufacturing, services, technology, licensing, outsourcing and other business arrangements.

Advice may also include corporate governance, regulatory compliance, privacy and other legal matters arising in connection with the company's Canadian operations.

Québec-Specific Considerations

Businesses operating in Québec may be subject to legal and regulatory requirements that differ from those applicable elsewhere in Canada.

ADL LEGAL helps international clients understand and address Québec-specific considerations affecting their corporate structure, commercial activities and ongoing operations and coordinates with specialized advisers where required.

A Multilingual and Cross-Border Perspective

Cross-border matters require an understanding not only of the legal issues involved but also of the business context in which international companies operate.

ADL LEGAL provides legal services in English, French and Italian and works directly with international businesses and their professional advisers to facilitate their establishment and operations in Canada.

This multilingual approach is particularly valuable for European and Italian businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in Québec and elsewhere in Canada.

Discuss Your Canadian Business Plans

If your business is considering establishing, acquiring or expanding operations in Québec or elsewhere in Canada, contact ADL LEGAL to discuss your legal needs.

DISCUSS YOUR CANADIAN BUSINESS PLANS