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- Family share structures in BC: when to use a holdco, a family trust, or a second class of shares
Holdco, family trust, or a second class of shares: three tools for splitting income, sheltering retained earnings, and planning succession in a BC company. Read more »
- Property Transfer Tax Exemptions in BC: First-Time Buyer, New Build & More
BC property transfer tax exemptions explained: first-time home buyers, newly built homes, related-individual transfers, and the 20% foreign-buyer tax. Read more »
- What is the lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE), and how does it apply when selling a BC business?
The lifetime capital gains exemption can shelter hundreds of thousands in gains on selling a qualifying small business corporation. How BC owners qualify. Read more »
- How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent in BC in 2027? The Cap and the 23.5% Exception
BC’s rent cap is 2.2% for 2027 (from January 1) and 2.3% for 2026. How the cap and notice rules work — and the case where the RTB granted a landlord 23.5%. Read more »
- BC's new First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate: up to $50,000 off
BC first-time buyers can save up to $50,000 in GST on new homes under $1M. The eligibility tests, the math, and what your lawyer files at closing. Read more »