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Canadian LP Structuring

When a Canadian LP May Be Considered

Canadian Limited Partnerships offer tax transparency, treaty access through Canada's 90+ double tax agreements, and a well-regulated financial environment. LPs are widely used for fund structures, joint ventures, and cross-border investment arrangements where flow-through taxation is advantageous.

 

Services Included

 
1

Structure suitability review

Assessment of whether a Canadian LP is appropriate given the client's fund, joint-venture, or treaty-planning objectives.

2

LP formation and registration

Provincial registration of the limited partnership, including declaration filing and coordination of the general partner entity.

3

Partnership agreement drafting

Comprehensive LP agreement covering governance, economics, capital calls, distribution waterfall, and transfer provisions.

4

Tax and withholding coordination

CRA business number registration, Part XIII withholding setup for non-resident partners, and T5013 filing coordination.

5

General partner structuring

Formation and governance of the dedicated Canadian corporation that serves as the LP's general partner.

6

Operational launch support

Fund administrator engagement, bank account opening, and capital-call infrastructure coordination.

 

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Why LegalKap

 

LegalKap understands the intersection of Canadian provincial partnership law, cross-border tax treaty analysis, and the operational requirements of institutional fund structures. Our approach integrates legal formation with tax coordination and administrative readiness from the outset.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

When is a Canadian LP commonly considered?

Canadian LPs are widely used for private equity, venture capital, and real-estate investment funds, as well as joint ventures and treaty-based planning where flow-through taxation is advantageous.

Which province should I choose for registration?

Ontario is the most common choice given its deep financial services ecosystem. Alberta and British Columbia are popular for energy/natural resources and technology funds, respectively.

How is a Canadian LP taxed?

The LP itself is not taxed. Each partner reports their share of income in their home jurisdiction. Non-resident partners are subject to Part XIII withholding on Canadian-source income, reducible under applicable treaties.

What is the role of the general partner?

The general partner manages the LP and bears unlimited liability. It is typically a dedicated Canadian corporation whose sole purpose is to serve as GP of the limited partnership.

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