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Why Incorporate a Holding Company?

There are number of valid reasons why someone would want to incorporate a holding company in Canada:
Holding companies can provide tax advantages through strategies like tax deferral (where income is taxed at a lower corporate rate), income splitting (distributing income among family members in lower tax brackets), and utilizing capital gains exemptions. One of the most significant benefits of a holding company is the potential tax savings they may offer in the form of tax deferral and income splitting opportunities.
Operating companies can move funds to holding company in the form of dividends (which are tax-free assuming the two companies are associated), which later can be reinvested. This allows for efficient movement of profits within the corporate structure.

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.

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Key Points of the Holding Company Incorporation

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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Holding Company vs. Standard Corporation

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

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Ontario Holding Company – Everything You Need to Know

A holding company is a type of corporation created primarily to own and manage investments in other companies. It doesn’t actively run a business or sell products but holds controlling interest in subsidiaries. This structure is often used to protect assets, streamline management, and optimize tax planning by separating ownership from day-to-day operations.

Any individual or group of individuals above the age of 18, with a physical address in Ontario. It can also be incorporated by a corporation or a group of corporations.

  •  Asset protection – Keeps valuable assets (like property or investments) separate from operating business risks.
  • Tax efficiency – Can allow tax deferral or tax-free movement of dividends between companies (in some cases).
  • Liability separation – Limits financial and legal risk exposure across different business activities.
  •  Estate and succession planning – Simplifies transferring ownership to family members or future shareholders.
  • Centralized control – Makes it easier to manage multiple businesses or investments under one umbrella.
  • Investment flexibility – Can hold a mix of assets: shares, real estate, intellectual property, etc.
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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