Small Business Lawyer in Toronto
Cost-Effective Legal Services for Individual & Small Business Success!
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
and the rest of Ontario
Small Business Lawyer
Are you a small business in Toronto? At Insight Law Professional Corporation, we offer legal services to both start-ups and established small businesses. From contract drafting and review to business incorporation, corporate financing agreements, business sale and purchase, and franchise agreements, we provide a wide range of services to support your business goals. Our experienced business lawyers are dedicated to helping businesses achieve their goals and navigate complex legal issues.
We are conveniently located in midtown Toronto, minutes from the Eglinton-Yonge station. Call us at 647-300-8391 or click the button above to book a FREE call with a lawyer.
Client Focused
We prioritize client satisfaction and take a personalized approach with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Transparent
Our fixed prices and hourly rates are visible upfront, and most add-ons are fixed line items.
Flexible
We understand that our clients may be busy and unavailable during normal working hours. We are happy to work with you to find a time that suits your needs.
What is Business Law?
Business law, also known as commercial law, regulates transactions and interactions between individuals and businesses. A primary focus of business law is preventing legal issues that could lead to future disputes. When small business owners try to handle legal matters independently, mistakes are often made—mistakes that can be costly and difficult to fix. Having legal guidance from the start can help protect your business and prevent unnecessary risks.
Business Lawyers in Toronto
Focused Legal Support for Owners, Partners, and Professionals
Build, grow, or protect your business with legal advice that’s practical, clear, and tailored to how Toronto businesses actually operate.
Business Lawyer in Toronto
Legal Guidance for New and Growing Companies
Starting or running a business in Toronto means making important decisions that carry legal and financial consequences. Our firm works closely with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporations to handle those legal matters with clarity and confidence.
Insight Law Firm provides direct, practical legal advice that helps you protect your business and stay focused on growth.
Why Do You Need a Business Lawyer in Toronto?
Legal issues can affect nearly every part of your business, from how you form your company to how you sign contracts or bring on new partners. A skilled business lawyer helps you make informed decisions, reduce risk, and stay compliant with Ontario regulations.
Insight Law Firm assists Toronto business owners with a wide range of matters, including choosing the right business structure, reviewing and drafting contracts, handling business purchases or sales, resolving shareholder issues, and managing day-to-day legal concerns. Working with a business lawyer early on can help you prevent problems instead of reacting to them later—saving both time and cost in the long run.
Our legal advice is practical, focused, and based on experience with businesses across many industries. From new startups to established companies, we provide the legal support you need to move forward with confidence.
What You Can Expect When You Work With Us
Legal advice should be clear, direct, and built around your goals. That’s how we approach every client relationship.
Focused on You
We take time to understand your business, not just your legal issue. You’ll work directly with a business lawyer who listens, explains next steps clearly, and follows through.
No Surprise Costs
Our fees are simple and upfront. Most services are offered at flat rates, and any add-ons are clearly outlined in advance.
Flexible Scheduling
We know business owners have full calendars. That’s why we offer phone or video meetings outside standard hours—so you get support when you need it, without delay.
Business Legal Services We Offer
Our firm advises first-time founders, family businesses, consultants, real estate investors, health professionals, retailers, franchisees, and others across a range of industries.
We make complex legal issues simple to understand and manageable.
Business Contracts & Agreements
Whether drafting, reviewing, or modifying contracts, we help you understand their implications before you sign. Here are some of the agreements we deal with:
- Contract drafting, review & negotiations
- Commercial Leases
- Shareholder Agreements
- Franchise Agreements
- Employment Contracts
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Loan Documentation Review
- Partnership Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Supply Agreements
- Asset Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Share Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
Incorporation
Our small business lawyer in Toronto can guide you through the legal requirements of incorporating a business, ensuring the process is legally sound and effectively handling various business transactions, including share or asset sales. Our incorporation services include:
- Business Number/Tax Accounts
- Articles & Certificate of Incorporation
- Digital Minute Book
- Director & Shareholder Resolutions
- Share Subscription & Share Certificates
- Registers & Ledgers
- Corporate By-Laws
- Form 1 & Form 2 Initial Returns
- Corporate Name Searches
Buying or Selling a Business
Buying or selling a business in Ontario involves legal and financial due diligence. We help you identify risks, structure the deal, and close efficiently. We assist with:
- Asset or share purchase transactions
- Letters of intent and confidentiality agreements
- Due diligence on contracts, liabilities, and compliance
- Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements
- Coordinating closing documents and filings
Franchise Law
Franchising can be an exciting opportunity for small business owners and start ups to grow and increase revenue. Our lawyer can help navigate uncertainties, protect businesses from risks, and provide personalized legal strategies that align with business goals. Our franchise law services include:
- Franchise system establishment
- Legal advice on the franchise model
- Prepare the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
- Register the franchise
- Franchise agreement drafting, review or negotiation
- Legal compliance review
- Develop franchisee training programs
- Assist with financing
- Prepare operations manuals
- Commercial leasing
- Franchise sale or purchase transaction
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
At Insight Law Professional Corporation, we provide comprehensive legal services for commercial real estate transactions, guiding clients through every step of the process. Our Commercial Real Estate Transactions Lawyer Services cover a wide range of areas:
- Financing and loan documentation, including financing and loan arrangements
- Assist with purchase or sale transaction
- Property acquisition and due diligence
- Contract review and negotiation
- Lease agreement review or drafting
- Lease agreement negotiation
Commercial Financing
Commercial financing provides businesses with the capital needed for growth and operations. Funding can come from banks or private lenders, often requiring legal agreements like Personal Guarantees and General Security Agreements. A business lawyer ensures you understand your rights, obligations, and potential risks before signing. They can also help negotiate loan terms to protect your interests.
If you’re seeking commercial financing, a business lawyer in Toronto can guide you through the process.
Corporate Maintenance & Minute Book Updates
Corporations in Ontario and federally must keep proper corporate records. Missing or outdated records can lead to legal issues. You can expect help with:
- Preparing and updating minute books
- Maintaining shareholder and director registers
- Recording annual resolutions and changes in officers
- Complying with Ontario’s “Transparency Register” rules
- Ensuring documents are audit-ready and legally compliant
Section 85 & 86 Rollover
Sections 85 and 86 of the Income Tax Act provide mechanisms for tax-deferral. A Section 85 rollover allows shareholders to transfer assets into a corporation in exchange for shares, deferring immediate tax liabilities. Similarly, a Section 86 rollover facilitates the exchange of existing shares for new shares without triggering immediate taxation. These strategies are beneficial for retstructuring or incorporating existing businesses. Our legal team provides guidance on implementing these rollovers, ensuring compliance with tax laws and optimizing your corporate structure.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and acquisitions are complex transactions that require significant planning and execution. Whether you are considering merging with another company or acquiring a business, our firm offers comprehensive legal support throughout the process. We conduct thorough due diligence, negotiate terms, draft necessary agreements, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Our goal is to facilitate seamless transactions that align with your strategic business objectives.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
Commercial Leasing
Whether you are a landlord, tenant, property management company, or investor, our Commercial Leasing Lawyer is here to protect your interests for your lease transactions. We can thoroughly review our clients’ commercial leases to ensure their favorability. We are here to assist you in comprehending the legal jargon and intricate clauses within your lease and ensure you understand them before signing any documents. In cases where needed, we can negotiate for revisions of specific terms and help draft agreements if requested.
Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
We offer Independent Legal Advice (ILA) on various legal matters. Our dedicated lawyer provides unbiased, comprehensive, and clear legal guidance to help you decide on the best course of action. Whether for real estate or business agreements, we provide support and clarity to empower you with the knowledge to make confident decisions.
Shareholders Agreements
If you operate a corporation, all shareholders should execute a professionally drafted shareholders’ agreement to manage corporate affairs and clearly define shareholder relationships effectively. Shareholder disputes and disagreements frequently disrupt business operations, hindering even the most successful companies from reaching their objectives. As an experienced business law firm based in Toronto, we proactively address these issues by preparing tailored shareholders’ agreements designed to protect your corporation.
Our 4 Step Process
Step 1
Initial Contact
Step 2
Speak With a Lawyer
Step 3
Intake & Preparation
Step 4
Final Review & Signing
Business Lawyer Price List
Startup & Formation
Federal Incorporation
$795 + HST + Disbursements
Ontario Incorporation
$795 + HST + Disbursements
Professional Corporation
$795 + HST + Disbursements
Incorporation Packages Include
- Simple Share Structure
- Meeting with Client
- Corporate Name Searches
- Business Registry
- Articles & Certificate of Incorporation
- Minute Book
Organization
Articles of Amendment (Business Name)
$395 + HST + Disbursements
$895 + HST + Disbursements
Business Name Registration
$300 + HST + Disbursements
Articles of Amalgamation
$1,500 + HST + Disbursements
$2,250 + HST + Disbursements
Application for Certificate of Authorization
$245 + HST + Disbursements
New Corporation Minute Book Creation
$550 + HST + Disbursements
Operations & Management
Existing Corporation Minute Book Creation
$850 + HST + Disbursements
Annual Resolution
$300 + HST + Disbursements
Basic Partnership Agreement Review
$950 + HST + Disbursements
Basic Partnership Agreement Drafting
$1,500 + HST + Disbursements
Basic Joint Venture Agreement Drafting
$1,500 + HST + Disbursements
Basic Independent Contractor Agreement
$850 + HST
Basic Employment Contract Drafting
$850 + HST
Basic Service Agreement Drafting
$950 + HST
Basic Cease & Desist Letter Drafting
$495 + HST
Employee Handbook
$1,995 + HST
Franchising
Franchise Documentation Review
Review of a franchise agreement and disclosure document. Contact us for pricing.
Franchise System Establishment (Incubation)
Franchise incubation involves taking clients with an ‘idea’ to the point where they are prepared to start the formal legal documentation process.
Franchise System Establishment (Incubation & Documentation)
Franchise documentation where we provide the incubation and preparation of the Franchise Code Compliant franchise agreement and disclosure document and any other requested documents such as operations manual and development of franchise marketing & recruitment policy. Contact us for a detailed quote for your circumstances..
Business Sale and Purchase
Asset Business Purchase or Sale Agreement Review
$950 + HST + Disbursements
Asset or Share Business Purchase Transaction
Contact us for pricing
Asset or Share Business Sale Transaction
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Business Exit
Articles of Dissolution
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Financing
General Security Agreement Registration
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General Security Agreement Drafting
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*Prices are subject to change depending on the circumstances and the complexity of each matter. Please contact us to get a quote specific to your circumstance.
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We work with businesses across the GTA and Ontario. If you’re planning to start a company, restructure your business, or need legal support for an agreement or transaction, we’re here to help.
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160 Eglinton Avenue E Suite 300 Toronto, ON M4P 3B5
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