How to Start a Business in Both Canada and the US
Published: May 22, 2026Updated: May 22, 2026Read time: 15 minutes You may already have the product, the first customers, and a reason to sell on both sides of the border. What usually stalls the plan is not demand. It’s the fear of getting the setup wrong. If you want to start a business in both […]
Licensing of Technology: A Guide for U.S.-Canada Startups
If you’re a founder sitting on technology that works, but you’re not ready to build a full sales force, manufacturing operation, or foreign subsidiary around it, licensing of technology is often the first serious path to revenue. It lets you keep ownership while giving someone else the right to use, develop, or commercialize what you’ve […]
E2 Visa Guide for Canadians: 2026 Requirements
If you’re a Canadian entrepreneur looking at the U.S. market, the e2 visa usually becomes relevant at the exact moment the business decision gets real. You may be buying a small U.S. company, opening a franchise, or setting up a service business that needs you on the ground in the United States. At that point, […]
E2 Visa Requirements for Canadians
Published: May 16, 2026 | Updated: May 16, 2026 | Read time: 11 minutes You’re likely in a familiar spot. You’ve found a U.S. business opportunity, or you’re ready to launch one, and now you’re trying to separate real E-2 rules from forum mythology. Most Canadian founders don’t get stuck on the idea. They get […]
Can a Canadian Get an E-2 Visa? 2026 Guide for Investors
Yes. Canadian citizens can get an E-2 visa because Canada has the required treaty relationship with the United States, and it remains one of the most common and successful routes for Canadian entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market. For qualified applicants, approval rates for Canadians have consistently exceeded 90% since fiscal year 2021, and all Canadian […]
Immigration Lawyer Toronto Free Consultation: What to Expect
By Joseph Mayo, Principal Lawyer at Mayo Law (Ontario + New York licensed) Published: May 4, 2026 | Last updated: May 4, 2026 | 12 min read You’re about to book a free consultation with an immigration lawyer in Toronto, and you’re not sure what’s supposed to happen. Will they ask for documents? Will they […]
Trade Secret vs Patent: Maximize Your IP Protection
You’ve built something valuable. Maybe it’s a manufacturing process in Toronto, a software workflow used by clients in New York, or a product design you’re preparing to launch on both sides of the border. The question usually arrives earlier than founders expect. Should you patent it, or keep it secret? At Mayo Law, our attorneys […]
Immigration Lawyer For Business | Expert Visa & Compliance
Your company is growing, and the right hire isn’t in your city. They’re in Toronto while your entity is in New York, or they’re in New York while your parent company is in Ontario. That’s usually the moment business leaders realize immigration isn’t a paperwork task. It’s a business risk issue tied to hiring, timing, […]
What Is an Antitrust Lawsuit | Mayo Law
You’re negotiating a distribution deal in New York, opening sales in Ontario, and a potential partner suddenly says, “Let’s avoid anything that looks like price coordination.” Then you see a headline about an antitrust lawsuit against a major company. What felt like a problem for giant corporations now feels uncomfortably close. At Mayo Law, we […]
A Guide to Stock Purchase Agreements for 2026
When you're buying or selling a business, the Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) is the single most important document in the entire transaction. It’s the legal blueprint that dictates every term of the deal. For entrepreneurs navigating a company sale or an acquisition, especially across the U.S.-Canada border, getting this agreement right is non-negotiable. At Mayo […]