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When the idea is clear, but everything else is moving fast.

Early-stage growth is a constant tradeoff: you want to build and launch quickly, but the choices you make now can either support your momentum or quietly create friction later.

That’s where Clearview comes in, helping you sort what’s urgent, what can wait, and what’s worth prioritizing from day one.

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What Clearview can do for your start up.

Structuring

Get set up the right way.
  • Incorporation & setup
  • Founder equity agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Minute books & records

Contracts

Agreements that protect you.
  • Customer agreements
  • Vendor & supplier deals
  • Employment contracts
  • Website terms & policies

IP & Compliance

Protect what you're building.
  • Trademark registrations
  • Copyright & licensing
  • Privacy compliance
  • Data sharing agreements

What matters.

Common issues & important first steps for start ups.

01. Incorporation & Founder Alignment.

One of the first steps for any new business is choosing the right structure, documenting who owns what, and setting expectations early. Founders at the beginning stages often need:Incorporation & structuring assistance

  • Incorporation & structuring assistance

  • Founder and shareholder agreements

  • Clarity on equity and decision-making

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02. Contracts That Power Your Business.

Once your structure is in place, it's time to focus on operations. As your business starts generating revenue, Clearview helps with:

  • Customer and service agreements

  • Vendor and supplier contracts

  • Website terms and privacy policies

Read more: Contracts | Tech Transactions | Privacy

03. IP, Branding & Ownership.

Investors and acquirers reward well-organized IP. Clearview helps start-ups secure their brand, their creative work, and their know-how, advising on:

  • Trademark registration and protection

  • Copyright ownership and security

  • IP licensing and assignments

Read more: Trademarks | Copyright | Tech Transactions

04. Compliance That Scales.

As businesses become more data-driven, so do the risks. Clearview helps start-ups build privacy compliance programs, establish vendor agreements, and protect customer data:

  • Privacy policies and best practices

  • Data processing agreements

  • Cross-border data transfers

Read more: Privacy | Tech Transactions

Common questions start ups ask.

When should a start-up hire a lawyer?

Earlier than most founders think. The best time is before you incorporate, sign your first contract, or bring on a co-founder. Fixing foundational issues later is almost always more expensive than getting them right from the start.

Do I really need a shareholder agreement if it's just me and my co-founder?

Yes – especially then. A shareholder agreement sets expectations around decision-making, what happens if someone leaves, and how disputes get resolved. It's much easier to agree on these terms when everyone's excited and aligned than when tensions are high.

What's the difference between a federal and provincial incorporation?

A federal incorporation gives you name protection across Canada and the flexibility to operate in any province. A provincial incorporation is simpler and less expensive but limits your name protection to that province. The right choice depends on your growth plans.

Can Clearview help if I've already incorporated but skipped the legal basics?

Absolutely. Many founders come to Clearview after they've already started operating. We can help you clean up ownership issues, put proper agreements in place, and organize your corporate records – better late than never.

How Clearview helps start ups.

Clearview works with start-ups and growing businesses to build the legal foundations that support long-term success—from incorporation and founder agreements to customer contracts, IP protection, and privacy compliance.

  • Getting the structure right from the start prevents headaches later. Clearview helps founders incorporate, define equity splits, and draft shareholder agreements that clarify ownership, voting rights, and exit strategies.

  • Revenue starts with the right contracts. Clearview drafts and negotiates SaaS agreements, service contracts, and customer terms that protect your business while keeping relationships clear and enforceable.

  • Growing teams means managing risk. Clearview advises on employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, IP assignment clauses, and termination provisions to help you scale confidently.

  • Your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Clearview handles trademark searches, registrations, and portfolio management to ensure your name, logo, and identity are protected from day one.

  • Investors and acquirers look for clean IP. Clearview structures copyright assignments, licensing agreements, and development contracts to ensure your business owns and controls what it creates.

  • Data-driven businesses need compliant practices. Clearview builds privacy policies, drafts data processing agreements, and advises on privacy compliance (PIPEDA, etc.) to help you scale without regulatory friction.

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