Direct Selling
MILLAR KREKLEWETZ LLP has a specific focus on the Direct Selling industry, and with over 225 direct selling clients over the last 30+ years, we believe that we are the Canadian market leaders in direct selling legal compliance matters. A primer on the Canadian Direct Selling Industry published by the Canadian Direct Selling Association can be found here.
Our Direct Selling practice includes all tax, trade, regulatory and licensing issues facing direct sellers establishing business a business in Canada, and all required licensing and registration requirement for U.S. direct selling companies entering the Canadian market place, including:
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Tax & Structuring
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Document Review
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Direct Selling Compliance
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Product Related
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Other
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Choice of Entity
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Distributor Agreements
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Provincial Licensing & Bonding
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NHP Obligations & NFR
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Privacy Compliance
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Incorporation & Organization
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Compensation Plans
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Advisory Opinions
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Packaging & Labelling Issues
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CASL & Anti-Spam Compliance
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GST/HST & Pre-Collection
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Policies & Procedures
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Anti-Pyramid Rules
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Trademark Registrations
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Employment Issues
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Provincial Sales Tax
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Sales Contract/Receipt
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Cooling Off Requirements
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Unauthorized Reselling
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Employment Standards Claims
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Customs & Import Issues
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Income Disclosure Statements
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Starter Kit Requirements
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Cease & Desist Letters
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EI & CPP Audits
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Transfer Pricing Issues
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Marketing Programs
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Anti-Pyramid Rules
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Counterfeit Products
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Worker's Comp Audits
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T4As, 1099s & Reg 105
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Corporate Distributorships
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Non-Resident Registrations
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Import / Export Licensing
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Investment Canada Compliance
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Corporate Tax Filings
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Canadian Website
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Distributor Relations
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NAFTA / Trade Issues
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Thinking about Establishing a Direct Selling Business in Canada ?
MILLAR KREKLEWETZ LLP provides comprehensive full legal service assistance for the establishment of business operations in Canada, including the following additional specialized advice:
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Choice of Entity given international tax considerations
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Business Incorporation, Organization, Corporate and Trade Name and Mark Registrations
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Basic Corporate Tax Planning Advice, including 1099 Issues
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Basic GST & Sales Tax Planning Advice including ACM, NSM and Single Vendor Permit Registration
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Basic Customs & Trade Planning Advice, including expected NAFTA and Value For Duty assessments
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Canadianization of all Commercial Documents (including Distributor Agreements, Compensation Plans, and Policies & Procedures)
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Advice re Competition Act Compliance and legal compliance with Canada's Anti-Pyramid Rules
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Provincial Licensing and Registrations, and assistance with other Bonding and Licensing Requirements
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Establishment of Privacy Policy and other Assistance with Canada's Privacy Legislation
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Advice regarding Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
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Comprehensive Assistance regarding all other legal requirements facing a Direct Seller operating a Business in Canada
We are proud members of the Canadian Direct Sellers Association (DSA) !
Jack Millar is a long-standng member of the DSA Board of Directors, and a proud recipient of the 2003 Ivan P. Phelan Award, and 2012 Queen's Jubilee Medal for service to the direct selling industry.
Rob Kreklewetz a past Chairman of the DSAs Taxation Committee, and a past recipient of the 2001 Partnership in Progress Award.