When a business is in need of capital, the founders or shareholders may choose to lend money to the company…
What are Retained Earnings? Retained earnings are the portion of a company’s profits that are kept by the company rather…
A Dual-Listed Company (DLC) is a corporate structure where a single company is listed on multiple stock exchanges. This allows…
Dividends are a way for companies to distribute a portion of their profits to their shareholders. There are several different…
What is Directors’ Remuneration? Directors’ Remuneration (also referred to as Directors’ Compensation or Directors’ Fees) refers to any and all…
What is an Owner Contribution? When a business is first starting out, its owners or co-founders may need to invest…
What are Capital Dividends (Canada)? Certain dividends, called capital dividends, may be paid tax-free by private corporations to their Canadian-resident shareholders. This means that no…
What are Incorporation Costs? Incorporation costs refer to the fees and expenses that are incurred in the process of forming…