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Holding companies can provide advantages such as tax efficiency, asset protection, estate planning, and diversification of investments. A holdco can help to protect assets, mitigate creditor risk and defer taxes. By separating operational risks from valuable assets, the holding company structure shields investments from potential liabilities of operating businesses.
Holding companies are used to own assets and investments, while operating companies are used to conduct the day-to-day operations of a business. This separation allows for better management and diversification of investment portfolios.
A holding company is a corporation that owns shares or assets of other companies, but typically does not produce goods or services itself.
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Feature |
Holding Company |
Standard Corporation |
|---|---|---|
Main Purpose |
To hold shares, assets, or investments | To operate a business and earn revenue |
Business Activity |
Usually no active operations | Actively sells products or services |
Revenue Source |
Dividends, interest, capital gain | Sales, contracts, services, etc. |
Ownership |
May own other corporations (subsidiaries) | Usually stands alone unless it grows into a group |
Tax Strategy |
Used for tax deferral, income splitting, asset protection | Pays tax on business income; fewer layering options |
Risk Exposure |
Low – not involved in daily operations | Higher – directly involved in business activities |
Common Uses |
Wealth building, estate planning, holding shares or real estate | Starting and growing an operating business |
Example |
Owns 100% of a rental company or operating business | A local coffee shop, marketing agency, or retailer |
Any individual or group of individuals above the age of 18, with a physical address in Alberta. It can also be incorporated by a corporation or a group of corporations.
Yes, you can incorporate online by completing a simple form on Canada Incorporation Agency website, it will take around 15 minutes. After completing the payment, we will send you a confirmation email, and our agent will contact you to confirm all the order details. We will incorporate your company and email the Certificate and Articles of incorporation to you.
There is no residency requirement if you incorporate a holding company provincially. If you incorporate a Canada Federal Holding company, then 25% of directors must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
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