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One of the first questions new business owners need to answer is how to legally structure their business, a question often phrased as, "Should I incorporate my business or not?" Here are seven reasons to incorporate your business. Whether you're starting a new business or running an established enterprise, you'll probably want to incorporate if any of these situations apply.

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May 19, 2009 at 8:55 pm
(1) Ted Murphy :

Excellent article. I incorporate for legal protection and legitimacy. But you said it far better. I’d mention that raising equity capital (you mentioned getting a loan) from outside investors is pretty much impossible without incorporating.

April 5, 2011 at 4:35 pm
(2) Susana :

If you are looking to Incorporate a new business quick and easy and not to mention cheap go to Quickcorp.ca.
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