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A group of shareholders meet and discuss the direction of the business that they hold shares in.

Corporate • February 3, 2026

Does Your Corporation Need a Unanimous Shareholders Agreement?

Alberta's dynamic business landscape offers significant opportunities, and a unanimous shareholders agreement (USA) empowers corporations to navigate it with greater clarity and confidence. This valuable corporate legal tool proactively establishes a strong corporate governance and dispute resolution framework, minimizing the potential for conflicts, shareholder deadlock, and disruptive departures. Particularly beneficial for private corporations, family enterprises,…

Someone turns the open sign on the front door of their new business.

Corporate • January 27, 2026

How to Incorporate a Business in Alberta

Starting a business in Alberta represents an exciting step toward achieving your entrepreneurial dreams. When you choose to incorporate your business, you create an independent legal entity that exists separately from yourself as the owner. This structure can offer significant advantages, including liability protection that shields your personal assets from business debts and potential tax…

A lawyer holds up a franchise agreement for their client and points out a clause on the paper as they explain its meaning to their client.

Corporate, General • January 20, 2026

Franchise Agreements: What Franchisees Should Know

Entering into a franchise can be an exciting and lucrative business opportunity. However, it also involves a complex legal relationship governed by a detailed contract known as a franchise agreement. In Alberta, where franchising is regulated under provincial legislation, prospective franchisees must take extra care to understand their rights and obligations before signing any documents.…

A person interested in a business is listening to their lawyer explain the process of buying a business to them.

Corporate • February 6, 2025

How to Purchase a Business: Legal Steps You Need to Know

Purchasing a business in Alberta can be an exciting and financially rewarding opportunity. Unfortunately, if you are unfamiliar with corporate law, the process of buying a business may seem overwhelming. Engaging with legal counsel may help you develop a comprehensive understanding of both the legal and financial implications involved. Some of the legal steps that…

Corporate • May 19, 2015

Does Your Corporation Have A Minute Book?

All corporations, large or small, should maintain a complete and up-to-date corporate minute book. A corporate minute book contains all of the important records of the corporation relating to directors, shareholders, officers and major corporate decisions. Some of the important corporate documents contained in a corporate minute book include the articles of incorporation, by-laws, share…

Corporate • May 11, 2015

Selling Your Business? Planning Your Exit Strategy Can Impact Your Bottom Line!

Many of our clients work very hard to establish and grow their business, and the sale of their business is often relied upon to fund their retirement or to fund other ventures. What business owners may not realize is that the way in which the sale transaction is structured can greatly impact their net return…

Corporate • December 15, 2012

Interesting Considerations for Business Owners

An interesting article from the Globe and Mail as to why you should choose your year-end carefully. CLICK HERE to read the full article. KH/Dunkley Law Group