Corporate Reorg
Episodes on Corporate Reorg
SoloDo You Actually Need A Holding Company?
How a holding company can reduce taxes, protect assets, and improve long-term planning for some Canadians – while creating unnecessary cost and complexity for others.
- Holdco Structure
- Corporate Tax
- Professional Corporations
EpisodeShould Your Money Live in a Corporation or Personally?
Most people focus on what to invest in – but where you invest matters far more, shaping taxes, growth, and long-term after-tax wealth over time.
- Holdco Structure
- Corporate Tax
- Tax Planning
SoloCRA Trap Of Excess Corporate Cash
How poor tax planning can turn a $3 million business sale into an $800,000 tax problem – and why the biggest deal-saving strategies happen years before a buyer every appears.
- Business Sale
- LCGE
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeHow to Make Your Company Sale-Ready — Structuring Before the Buyer Shows Up
What it really means to be sale-ready – not just operationally, but structurally and tax-efficiently positioned long before a business exit ever happens.
- Business Sale
- Sale-Readiness
- Business Valuation
Posts on Corporate Reorg
Do You Need A Holding Company In Canada? The 5 Signs
A holding company can save hundreds of thousands in tax – or add needless complexity. Learn the five signs it makes sense, from surplus cash and investments to asset protection and business sales.
3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 That Every Canadian Needs to Know
The CRA's new 2026 audit powers — compelled sworn testimony with no transcript, $50/day penalties without a court, and reassessment clocks frozen indefinitely. Here are the three every Canadian needs to understand.
One Mistake Killed His $5M Deal — Why the Wrong Team Destroys Business Sales
Selling your business? One wrong hire and hidden tax traps can kill the deal. Why regular accountants fail at business-exit tax planning — and how to build the deal team that protects your sale.
$800K Tax Bill That Should’ve Been $0 — The 5 Mistakes That Cost This Business Owner Everything
Discover the 5 critical errors that turned a $0 tax bill into an $800K disaster for a business owner. Learn how to protect your company from CRA reassessments, audits, and massive penalties.
Visual Guides on Corporate Reorg
CRA Is Still Auditing A Tax That No Longer Exists
The Underused Housing Tax was rescinded under Bill C-15 for 2025 and subsequent years. No filings required. No tax owed. But the CRA is still auditing taxpayers who were exempt from the old rules and didn't file the paperwork – for a tax they were never going to owe in the first place. The minimum penalty? $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for corporations. Per property. Per year. That is not compliance work. That is revenue collection through paperwork penalties on a regime the parliament has already thrown out.
5 Signs You Actually Need A Holding Company
Not everyone needs a holding company – but for the right person, it can save hundreds of thousands in tax and protect everything you've built. Here are 5 signs it might be time to consider one.
Resources on Corporate Reorg
The Holding Company Decision Guide
Find out if a holding company is right for you with a practical self-assessment covering tax savings, asset protection, and business planning.
The Must-Do Checklist Before Any Sale, Restructure, or Freeze
Use this before speaking to your accountant or lawyer. Covers 6 key tax triggers—LCGE, safe income, shareholder loans, ownership, reorganizations & cross-border risk.