Showing up prepared to your meeting with your lawyer is always a good idea. it will allow you get the questions you may have answered and put you in a position to answer any questions your lawyer may have for you. You should bring with you all documents that are relevant to your situation (these […]
What type of business license do I require?
Whether you are an at home business or in a commercial space, most municipalities of BC require that you obtain a business license. This license gives you permission to operate your business on that premises within that municipality. You can contact your city hall (or the city hall where you are conducting your business) to […]
How do I register my society or non-profit?
Societies and non-profits are registered under the Society Act of BC. The first step in registering a Society is to get a name approval. This process is much the same as you would for a for-profit business. We recommend that Societies have the designation “Society, Association or Foundation” in their name. The second step is […]
What is the difference between a Lawyer and a Notary Public?
While they both provide legal services to the public, Notaries generally focus on non-contentious issues such as estate planning, real estate and other such documentation. Notaries hold professional liability insurance, just like lawyers do, but they do not go to court on behalf of their clients. Unlike lawyers, notaries also cannot provide services for disputes […]
What is a Notary Public?
Notary Public, also known as a “Notary”, is a person that is authorized to preform certain legal formalities on behalf of the public. Some of these include, drawing up or certifying contracts, deeds, and other such documents for use in other jurisdictions. BC Notaries in particular, are governed by the Notaries Act of BC and […]
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