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A business lawyer Edmonton owners can call when they start, grow, partner or sell.
Most business legal problems start as ordinary decisions made without paper: a handshake with a partner, a template contract, a name that was never registered. A business lawyer Edmonton owners can call early helps you set up the structure and agreements that make later problems smaller.
Gupta Law Services acts for owners of small and medium businesses. We incorporate companies, draft shareholder agreements, and act on purchases and sales of businesses.
Many of our clients are first-generation entrepreneurs, and we explain the legal side without jargon.
Choose the stage your business is at.
Alberta and federal incorporation, share structure and minute books.
Agreements that set decisions, exits and deadlocks between owners.
Due diligence, purchase agreements and closings.
Structure affects tax, liability and who owns what.
Agreement on who decides, who leaves and what happens at a deadlock.
Due diligence and the purchase agreement decide who carries risk.
Early advice can prevent it escalating into litigation.
Structure comes first. Agreements follow.
A business can operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. A corporation is a separate legal person. It can limit your personal liability for business debts, though lenders often ask owners for personal guarantees. In Alberta, you can incorporate under the Alberta Business Corporations Act or federally.
Owners who share a company need a shareholder agreement that sets out decision-making, share transfers, what happens on death or departure, and how to resolve deadlock. Without one, the default rules in the statute apply, which rarely suit a small business.
When a business is bought or sold, the buyer investigates the business through due diligence, and the contract allocates risk through representations, warranties and indemnities. Searches such as the Personal Property Registry can reveal liens.
Disputes sometimes arise anyway. Our civil and commercial litigation team acts when negotiation fails.
Gupta Law Services is led by Gagandeep Gupta, Barrister and Solicitor, with more than 25 years of international legal experience. We help owners with cross-border backgrounds structure their Alberta businesses.
We aim to be practical, not theoretical.
Agreements you can read.
We think about how the business will actually run.
You can reach the lawyer on your file.
We discuss cost at the start.
Excellent service, fair fees, and real results. If you need a lawyer who actually listens and acts, choose Mr. Gupta and his firm.
I worked with Gagandeep Gupta at Gupta law services for the closing on my new home, and the experience was truly exceptional.
Thanks to Gupta Law Service, they are helpful and knowledgeable. They did good job in Real Estate Closing
Best service in the town. Gagan Gupta sir makes sure that all questions are being answered, very polite, very knowledgeable.
Very informative and well in knowledge regarding legal issues in Canada for real estate. Highly recommended
What Edmonton business owners ask us. Our business lawyer Edmonton team answers them below.
It depends on your liability, tax and growth plans. A corporation can limit personal liability, but also adds ongoing filings and costs.
If you share ownership, yes. It governs decisions, exits and disputes.
Financial records, contracts, liens, employees, licences and lease terms.
Yes. We prepare and review customer, supplier and employment contracts.
Yes. See our civil and commercial litigation lawyers for disputes.
Call +1 825-888-1848 or request a consultation online. We are at 8104 160 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 3J8. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Tell us about your business, and we will explain your options.
8104 160 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 3J8
Call +1 825-888-1848 to book a time.
