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Business Contracts in BC

We draft and review business contracts in BC — on both sides of the deal, from a one-page agreement to a multi-party shareholder agreement.

We draft and review business contracts in BC. We act on both sides of the deal: reviewing agreements presented to our clients, and drafting agreements our clients need to put forward. The work runs from a one-page consulting agreement to a multi-party shareholder agreement.

A clear, well-drafted contract sets out each party’s rights and obligations, reduces the chance of a dispute later, and gives you something concrete to rely on if one comes up.

What a business contract does

A business contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. It records what each party has promised, what they’re entitled to, and what happens if something goes wrong. Getting the terms right at the outset is usually far cheaper than arguing about them after the fact.

Contracts we draft and review

  • Commercial Leases: The terms for the space your business operates in, including rent, operating costs, and renewal rights. See our guide to commercial leases.
  • Business Purchase and Sale Contracts: The terms for buying or selling a business, including price, conditions, and what’s included in the sale.
  • Consulting or Employment Agreements: The terms of engagement with the people who work for you, including pay, duties, and termination.
  • Shareholder Agreements: How shareholders make decisions, transfer shares, and resolve disputes. See why a multi-owner BC company needs one.
  • Partnership Agreements: How partners share profits, make decisions, and exit a venture.
  • Loan Agreements: The terms of a loan, including interest, repayment, and security.
  • Non-disclosure (Confidentiality) Agreements: Terms that protect your confidential information when you share it with another party.
  • Contracts for Services: Management, operational, and supply agreements that set out what’s being provided and on what terms.
  • Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies: The rules for using your website and how you handle user data.
  • Rental Agreements: The terms for renting equipment or other assets your business uses.

Need a contract drafted or reviewed? Talk to our corporate and commercial team.

Written by Lime Law Corporation. This article is general information about BC law as of February 4, 2024. It is not legal advice. If you have a specific matter, contact us — and please do not rely on a blog post in place of advice on your file.

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