MIC’s

With significant potential for favourable rates of return and previously instituted tax exemptions, Canadian Mortgage Investment Corporations (MIC’s) are increasingly becoming recognized as a low-risk method of investment.

MICs have become known for their great advantages such as the direct flow-through of net income to investors with the exemption of corporate tax. Considering how volatile the stock market can be, the MIC is an excellent option for investors, particularly those who are interested in something similar to mortgage note investing, to receive consistent dividends while owning security against real property.

MICs provide an excellent alternative source of financing and are growing exponentially in operation and capacity in Canada. With prudent and professional management, MICs can achieve high returns to investors with low risk. As with any investment, be it real property or by way of share purchasing, investors should discuss the legal operative requirements of a MIC with their lawyer when deciding to establish a MIC, or just to discern whether the federal Income Tax Act ‘s (ITA) legal requirements are clearly abided by a MIC in order to make the most profitable yet secure investment decision.

The lawyers at Levy Zavet PC are ready to assist investors in deciding to invest in a MIC on a compliance level, help those looking to start and incorporate a new MIC, as well as advise on maintaining a MIC.

Sale or Purchase of a Business

From venture-backed cutting-edge startups in the tech sector, to growing companies in the marijuana industry navigating the complex regulatory field, to established family-run businesses including evaluating and structuring investments for their portfolio, Levy Zavet’s lawyers have extensive experience assisting and advising businesses in charting the best course.

By tapping into our network of angel and venture capital investors, we can help your business gain access to capital to fuel its continued growth and success.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a growing company, or an investor, you can be comfortable in knowing that Levy Zavet lawyers will provide you and your business with the knowledge and experience it needs to continue to grow successfully.

EMD

The exempt securities market is the sector of the capital markets for which certain exemptions are provided under provincial securities legislation from the full requirements of prospectus disclosure and certain retail client sales requirements.

Our team at Levy Zavet is ready to advise you on trading in prospectus exempt securities, and offering of securities to qualified exempt market clients. Our clients include companies, institutional investors, accredited investors, or eligible investors who are qualified to purchase exempt securities pursuant to an offering memorandum.

We are up to date on all registration and compliance requirements regulated by the provincial securities commissions, and can guide you through meeting all required obligations which include: capital and solvency, insurance, audited financial statements, know your client, know your product, trade suitability, compliance systems, record keeping, client statements, trade confirmations, disclosure of conflicts of interest and referral arrangements, etc.

Cannabis

On October 17, 2018, Canada legalized recreational cannabis use. Since then the cannabis market has been fast developing into a multi-billion dollar business sector. However, with the vast opportunities also comes risks and challenges, as this new sector evolves and gets established.

Our lawyers at Levy Zavet have vast experience in dealing with and providing legal solutions to cannabis sector clients on a full range of relevant matters. From providing strategic advice on acquisitions and regulatory matters, to licensing for cultivation facilities and dispensaries, Levy Zavet is able to draw on its hands-on experience in the industry to assist our clients achieve their objectives in this rapidly expanding sector.

Levy Zavet Litigation Lawyers Who Fight For You!

The lawyers at Levy Zavet have many years of combined experience in almost all facets of civil litigation, including breach of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, commercial tenancy and landlord disputes, estate litigation and asking for directions from the court, as well as construction law matters including registering and perfecting construction liens and plaintiff claims and defending same.