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Last week, our team enjoyed a well-deserved summer social at The Briars Resort & Spa! At Zeifmans, we believe that our greatest strength is our people! Building strong relationships, fostering a supportive culture, and creating opportunities to connect beyond the workplace are all part of what makes our team feel like family.

Moments like these reinforce the importance of investing in our people and celebrating the culture we've built together. A big thank you to everyone who helped make it such a memorable day!

As your startup gains traction, one of the biggest decisions you'll face is how to fund your next stage of growth. Whether you're hiring, expanding operations, or investing in new technology, understanding your financing options is essential.

Beyond securing funding, every financing decision has important tax and legal implications. From debt forgiveness rules and residency considerations to maximizing Canada's Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) for qualifying small business shares, the structure you choose today can have a lasting impact on your business.

Ready to explore the right financing solution for your startup? Contact our team at [email protected] or visit us here https://bit.ly/4f84cL4

Family businesses are built on more than revenue and growth – they’re built on trust, relationships, and legacy. Important decisions around succession, ownership transfer, governance, compensation, and long-term strategy often involve both financial and emotional considerations.

Without the right planning, business challenges can quickly become family challenges. Learn more about how our Family Business Office supports multi-generational success: https://bit.ly/4p7CcKR

Did you know many Canadian businesses are leaving valuable SR&ED credits unclaimed?

If your business is investing in:
-Software development
-Product innovation
-Process improvements
-Technical experimentation

…you may qualify for Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives.

Many companies assume they don’t qualify when they actually do. The right guidance can help identify eligible work and maximize your claim. Learn more about our Tech & Startup Services here https://bit.ly/449BCm4

Starting a business is exciting, but it also comes with important financial decisions that can shape your success from day one.

If you’re thinking about starting a business, getting a few financial fundamentals in place early can save you a lot of time, stress, and expensive surprises later on.

Learn more about choosing the right business structure, managing cashflow, and understanding your tax obligations. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/47zAQRi

Congratulations to Tamzid Azad and the DoodlePad team on winning the 2026 Zeifmans ACCELER8 Award! 🚀

The award includes a $5,000 Startup Accounting Kit in professional services from Zeifmans LLP to support founders as they grow and scale their businesses.

At Zeifmans, we believe strong startups help create a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through our partnership with Schulich Startups, we’re proud to give back by supporting founders with the accounting, tax, and strategic advisory services they need to succeed. Empowering entrepreneurs today helps build the business leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations again to the DoodlePad team!

Succession planning is about more than just financials, it’s about protecting your legacy, supporting your employees, and ensuring long-term business continuity. With the federal government’s recent proposal in the Spring Economic Statement 2026 to make the $10 million capital gains exemption for qualifying Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) permanent, Canadian business owners can look forward to significantly greater certainty when evaluating employee ownership as a long-term exit strategy.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/4uHBk1e

Family business owners - are you ready for succession?

Watch our pre-recorded webinar with Zeifmans Partner, Nathan Choran and Rebecca Harding, Saltwhistle to understand the intergenerational share transfer rules and how the capital gains deduction can work for you.

We break down:

✅ What is the capital gains deduction?
✅ Who qualifies for the deduction?
✅ Key requirements for QSBC shares
✅ Challenges for large family businesses
✅ Succession planning strategies

Don’t miss out – click here to watch now and plan smarter for the future: https://lnkd.in/eCKyssSr

Expanding internationally can create exciting opportunities for growth, but it also introduces new tax compliance obligations.

If your business makes payments to non-residents, understanding Canada's Part XIII withholding tax rules is essential. From dividends and management fees to rent, interest, and royalties, failing to withhold and remit the correct amount can result in significant penalties and unexpected liabilities.

In our latest blog, we break down:

✔️ Which payments are subject to Part XIII Tax
✔️ Common compliance traps businesses overlook
✔️ The penalties for getting it wrong
✔️ Practical considerations for cross-border transactions

Read the full article to learn how your organization can stay compliant and avoid costly surprises https://bit.ly/4v1CNzI

Succession planning is about more than just financials, it’s about protecting your legacy, supporting your employees, and ensuring long-term business continuity. With the federal government’s recent proposal in the Spring Economic Statement 2026 to make the $10 million capital gains exemption for qualifying Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) permanent, Canadian business owners can look forward to significantly greater certainty when evaluating employee ownership as a long-term exit strategy.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4uHBk1e]