Are you considering leaving Canada?

Here is the reality many discover too late.

Over the past year, the conversations have changed.

They are no longer theoretical discussions.

They are established, profitable, well-structured entrepreneurs telling us:

“I need predictability.”

Relocation is not a whim. It is a strategic decision.

But leaving without proper planning can be extremely costly.

What we see too often

Improvised departures.

Entrepreneurs who:

• discover departure tax after the fact
• maintain excessive tax ties with Canada
• inadvertently trigger deemed dispositions
• restructure their corporations too late
• transfer assets without adequate legal protection

Poorly planned relocation creates:

• double taxation
• prolonged audits
• banking restrictions
• estate exposure
• multi-jurisdictional legal uncertainty

The problem is not the departure. It is the improvisation.

Relocation is a strategic operation

Leaving a jurisdiction requires coordination across:

• Taxation
• Corporate law
• Tax residency
• Asset protection
• Estate planning
• International banking compliance

Every decision creates a domino effect. Poor timing can cost more than several years of tax.

What we assess first

Before any decision, we evaluate:

• Your actual exposure to departure tax
• The strength of your corporate structure
• Your current tax ties
• Your sensitive assets (real estate, shareholdings, liquidity)
• Estate-related risks
• The jurisdictions under consideration

We do not sell a country. We structure a transition.

Timing is decisive

The best strategies are planned 12 to 24 months in advance.

Waiting for a tax, banking, or political crisis significantly reduces available options.

The difference between an optimized relocation and a costly one often lies in

when you seek advice.

Are you considering a departure within the next 12–24 months?

An early discussion allows you to:

• Optimize tax exposure
• Secure assets
• Avoid irreversible mistakes
• Structure the transition in full compliance

We offer a confidential strategic consultation to assess your situation.

PME Avocats supports entrepreneurs who want to act methodically — not react in urgency.