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Each hub is a structured library of articles, FAQs and tools, designed for the questions our clients actually ask.

Tax-Efficient Compensation

Salary vs. dividend, bonus timing, capital dividend account, and the math behind paying yourself well.

Corporate Structure & Holding Cos

Why holding companies exist, when they’re worth the cost, and how they fit into a long-term wealth plan.

Insurance as a Planning Tool

Why corporate-owned life insurance, when permanent vs term makes sense, and the structural moves nobody tells you about.

Retirement Income Strategy

How to design a withdrawal plan that survives 30 years of markets, taxes and life events.

Exit, Succession & Sale

What the 3–5 years before a business sale should look like, and the moves that change the after-tax number.

Intergenerational Wealth

Trusts, family meetings, estate freezes and the work of moving wealth, and values, to the next generation.

Latest from the blog

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Ocean 6 financial advisor meeting with a Vancouver business owner client to discuss what to look for when choosing an advisor.

Financial Advisor in Vancouver: What to Look For If You Own a Business

How a Vancouver business owner should choose a financial advisor: check registration, compare experience and cost, and find someone who

25 July 2026

Ocean 6 financial advisor reviewing how dividends are taxed in Canada with a business owner client.

How Are Dividends Taxed in Canada? A Business Owner’s Guide

How taxable dividends are taxed in Canada: the gross-up, the dividend tax credit, integration, eligible vs non-eligible, and what dividends

23 July 2026

Holding Company in Canada: Is It Worth Setting One Up?

A holding company (HoldCo) in Canada is an ordinary corporation used mainly to own shares in another company or to

2 May 2025

How to Set Up Your Corporation for Success

A Canadian corporate structure may use one operating company on its own, a holding company above or alongside it, and

16 August 2024

Investing Corporately vs. Personally: The Winning Strategy For You

Should you invest your money personally or inside your corporation? Let’s dive into the key differences between investing personally vs.

7 June 2024

Shareholder Loans What it is and How Does it Work

Shareholder Loans: What it is and How Does it Work?

Whether you’re the sole business owner or a shareholder in an incorporated partnership, understanding shareholder loans is essential to maximizing

29 February 2024