Corporate Tax
Strategy in Canada
Legally minimize your corporate tax burden with proven strategies tailored to Canadian businesses. Our advisors identify deductions, optimize your corporate structure, and ensure full CRA compliance.
38.33%
Max Combined Tax Rate (ON)
9%
Small Biz Tax Rate (CCPC)
15+
Years Tax Strategy Experience
$0
Upfront Fee
Why Corporate Tax Planning Matters for Canadian Businesses
Canada's tax system is complex — with federal, provincial, and municipal layers that interact in ways that can significantly impact your bottom line. Without a proactive corporate tax strategy, many Canadian business owners pay far more than required, simply because they're unaware of the deductions, deferrals, and structures available to them.
In Ontario, a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) can benefit from the Small Business Deduction (SBD), reducing federal corporate tax to just 9% on the first $500,000 of active business income. Combined with Ontario's provincial tax rate, the combined rate is approximately 12.2% — compared to 26.5% for corporations that don't qualify. The difference is substantial over time.
At Empire Wealth Management Group, our corporate tax advisors work with business owners across Canada to identify and implement legal strategies that minimize tax, optimize corporate structure, and keep you fully compliant with the CRA. The goal is simple: keep more money in your business and your pocket.
Key Corporate Tax Strategies We Implement
Holding Company Structures
Establish a holding company to retain passive income at lower corporate tax rates, protect business assets from operational risk, and facilitate estate planning and income splitting.
Income Splitting
Distribute income to family members in lower tax brackets through dividends, salaries, or capital gains to reduce the overall family tax burden within CRA guidelines.
Expense Optimization
Identify every legitimate business deduction — vehicle, home office, equipment, professional fees, meals, travel, and capital cost allowance (CCA) — to reduce taxable income.
Salary vs. Dividend Mix
Calculate the optimal mix of salary and dividends to minimize personal and corporate tax while maximizing CPP contributions, RRSP room, and other benefits.
GST/HST Planning
Recover eligible input tax credits, structure transactions to minimize HST exposure, and ensure your registration and filing obligations are met accurately.
SR&ED Tax Credits
Access the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program to recover up to 35% of qualifying R&D expenses through federal investment tax credits.
Who Benefits from Corporate Tax Planning?
Our corporate tax strategies are designed for Canadian business owners who want to keep more of what they earn. If you fit any of these profiles, a tax strategy review could save you thousands each year.
Incorporated business owners (CCPC)
The most impactful tax planning occurs at the corporate level. If you're incorporated, you have access to powerful strategies unavailable to sole proprietors.
Self-employed professionals
Doctors, lawyers, consultants, and contractors can incorporate to access the small business deduction and reduce overall tax rates substantially.
Real estate investors
Proper corporate structure and CCA planning can significantly reduce tax on rental income and capital gains from property dispositions.
Entrepreneurs with family members
If your spouse or adult children are involved in the business, income splitting can be a highly effective way to reduce the family tax burden.
Businesses with significant retained earnings
If your corporation retains more than $500K in passive income, proactive planning protects your eligibility for the small business deduction.
Businesses planning a sale or succession
Pre-sale tax planning can reduce capital gains and utilize the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) of up to $1.25M for qualifying shares.
How We Build Your Tax Strategy
Free Tax Review Consultation
We start by understanding your business structure, revenues, expenses, and current tax situation. No documents required at this stage.
Financial Analysis
We review your corporate financials, personal income, and existing structure to identify tax-saving opportunities and risk areas.
Strategy Design
We create a customized tax strategy document outlining recommended changes, projected savings, and implementation steps.
Implementation Support
We guide you through implementing the strategy — from restructuring your corporate holdings to updating how you pay yourself.
Ongoing Advisory
Tax law changes. We provide ongoing advisory to ensure your strategy remains optimal and fully compliant with the latest CRA regulations.
Stop Overpaying Tax. Start Now.
Book a free consultation with our corporate tax advisors. We'll identify specific strategies to reduce your tax burden — legally and immediately.