incorporation specialists

[luvnlife]

Can anyone help me out here? I'm looking for the name and number of people who specialize in setting up companies for farmers/farm families. We have talked some to accountants, and have had a meeting with an Ab.Ag. Farm Management Specialist, but we are looking for someone who will come to our farm, look at our specific situation, discuss our goals, and show us how to get where we want to go. Surely there are people out there who know the laws, tax laws, corporation rules, and farming situations well enough to help us out. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

[tdarling]

I think you're on the right track. Alberta Ag has a lot of information in the form of publications, factsheets (paper and Internet website) as well as in the Farm Management Specialists stationed throughout the province. In the case of a simple farm operating company, there are many professional accountants and lawyers that do this type of work very well. If the situation is more complicated, there are accountants and lawyers located in most Alberta cities who specialize in agricultural tax and corporate issues. Contact either your local Farm Management Specialist or Douglas Duff at the Olds Ag. Business Management Branch. His email is doug.duff@agric.gov.ab.ca They will be able to give you a list of practitioners and specialists in your area.

[emunro]

Tracy Hanson (lawyer and professional Agrologist) out of Calgary (403) 298-2002 specializes in business structures and tax planning.