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A Foreign Investor's Guide to Tech Mergers and Acquisitions in Canada The Investment Canada Act (ICA) mandates regulatory notifications for non-Canadian acquirers, with strict national security reviews for sensitive technology...
Foreign investors acquiring Canadian businesses must comply with the Investment Canada Act (ICA). Recent amendments introduce stricter pre-closing filing requirements for 2026. Acquisitions involving sensitive technologies, critical minerals, or personal...
Choosing between an asset and share purchase dictates your exposure to legacy liabilities and shapes your tax strategy. Acquirers must factor 30- to 200-day waiting periods into deal structures to...
Key Takeaways Acquiring a Canadian tech startup exposes foreign buyers to federal regulatory reviews, specific tax withholding rules, and strict provincial employment laws. Regulatory notification: Almost all foreign acquisitions require...