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- 167EB-5 Source of Funds: Proof and Tracing for Canadian InvestorsUS Immigration from CanadaWhat USCIS expects as proof of lawful funds, the records to gather for each source of money, and how a Canadian investor traces funds from a Canadian account to the EB-5 investment.
- 166NDA vs Confidentiality Agreement: Is There a Real Difference?Business and Startup LawWhy the title on an NDA or confidentiality agreement matters less than its terms, and what Ontario and New York courts actually enforce.
- 165Buy-Sell Agreement: Triggers, Price, Funding and Shotgun ClausesBusiness and Startup LawWhat a buy-sell agreement covers, how shotgun clauses work in Ontario, and why the way you fund a buyout can change the tax result.
- 164Pre-Seed vs Seed: Instruments, Exemptions and GovernanceBusiness and Startup LawWhat pre-seed and seed rounds usually raise, which instrument fits each stage, the securities exemptions in Ontario and the US, and what a priced round changes.
- 163NY Biennial Statement: Who Files, When and How to Fix Past DueCross-Border ComplianceWho must file the New York biennial statement, when it is due, what it costs, what past due means, and how the filing compares with Ontario's annual return.
- 162EB-5 Visa Process: Steps, Forms and Fees for CanadiansUS Immigration from CanadaThe six steps of the EB-5 visa process, the investment amounts and USCIS fees, and what Canadian investors should check before choosing a route.
- 161Liquidated Damages Clause: Ontario and New York RulesBusiness and Startup LawHow Ontario and New York courts decide whether a liquidated damages clause is an enforceable estimate of loss or an unenforceable penalty.
- 160Delaware C Corp: A Guide for Canadian FoundersBusiness and Startup LawWhat a Delaware C corp costs, how to form one, and how a Delaware flip can affect a Canadian company's CCPC status.
- 159Non-Solicitation Agreement: Ontario and New York RulesBusiness and Startup LawHow Ontario and New York courts decide whether a non-solicitation clause is enforceable, and how employers can draft one that holds up.
- 158Holding Company Canada Guide: Uses, Setup and CostsBusiness and Startup LawWhat a holding company does for an Ontario owner-manager, how profit moves up from the operating company, the tax limits that apply, and the setup steps.
- 157SAFE vs Convertible Note: How Each Works for StartupsBusiness and Startup LawA SAFE and a convertible note both turn into shares later, but only one is a loan. How interest, maturity and the valuation cap change what founders give up.
- 156Can a Canadian Work in the US? Start With Your StatusUS Immigration from CanadaWhether a Canadian can work in the US depends on status, not the passport. Who needs no visa, what counts as work, spouse rules and what employers check.