When musicians come together to form a band, the legal structure of their relationship is rarely the first thing on their minds. The focus is understandably on the music, writing, recording, performing and building an audience. However, as a band begins performing, earning revenue, purchasing equipment, entering into contracts and creating valuable intellectual property, its legal and business structure becomes increasingly important. Depending on the circumstances, band memb

Choosing the appropriate business structure is one of the first and most important legal decisions entrepreneurs face when starting a business. The legal structure you select can have significant implications for taxation, liability, financing, management, succession planning, and the long-term growth of your business. In Ontario, entrepreneurs generally choose from four primary business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and co-operatives. Each st