# Event Details - **Event Name**: Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Exploring different forms of business organizations & the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business.About this EventAbout this workshop:Join us to get a bird’s eye view of the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business. We will explore different forms of business organizations.Sole Proprietorshipswhat does it means to be a sole proprietor? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this structure of business?Partnershipshow and when can a partnership arise? What are some advantages and disadvantages flowing from this particular structure?Incorporationmuch of the presentation will focus on the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of a corporation (i.e. ownership, continuity, limited liability, tax planning, employee stock options etc.).how does input at the start-up stage impact the division of equity amongst key stakeholders and directly corresponding, the importance of a shareholders’ agreement while the parties are in good spirits*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mailbox. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ac13b980-9960-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h262-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/starting-a-business-a-birds-eye-view-of-the-legal-landscape-in-person/100001995193074194 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, business, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Invest Ottawa - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Invest Ottawa - **lat**: 45.4094255 - **long**: -75.7276694 - **full address**: Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/02101b28a84aefe063732e8bb62b518ff3713737b229ed6d9ffb32cb1c398100-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1785389583 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person) being held? - **A:** Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person) takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person)? - **A:** Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person) is organized by Invest Ottawa Education Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Starting a Business: A Birds Eye View of the Legal Landscape (In Person) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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