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E37: Protect Yourself Legally as a Tech Contractor (Lawyer Explains)

E37: Protect Yourself Legally as a Tech Contractor (Lawyer Explains)

Update: 2025-08-05
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Are you an IT contractor in Canada, or thinking about becoming one? Wondering whether to operate as a T4 temporary employee, sole proprietor, or incorporated business? In this episode of Careers in the Cloud, we’re joined by 'Anti-Lawyer´, Daniel Rizzi, a seasoned Barrister and Solicitor from DiMinno Rizzi In Association, to break down the legal essentials every Canadian tech contractor should understand.

From liability risks to incorporation benefits, Daniel walks us through:- The legal differences between T4, sole proprietorship, and incorporation- When and why you should engage a lawyer as a tech contractor- What to prepare for your first meeting with a legal advisor- Legal pitfalls to avoid when starting a company or bringing on partners- How to protect your IP when developing your own software- Why getting legal advice early can save you money - and headaches - long termWhether you're freelancing in software development, DevOps, data, cloud infrastructure or cybersecurity, this episode gives you practical legal insights to protect your business, your assets, and your future.Subscribe for more tech contractor tips and industry insights across Canada and beyond.Looking to hire or work as an IT contractor? Visit us at www.montrealassociates.com. LINKS:Follow us on LinkedInFollow Daniel on LinkedInConnect with Maurizio (Host) on LinkedInDiMinno Rizzi In Association - https://drlawyers.ca/

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E37: Protect Yourself Legally as a Tech Contractor (Lawyer Explains)

E37: Protect Yourself Legally as a Tech Contractor (Lawyer Explains)

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