Name of the Ontario Personal Real Estate Corporation
Personal Real Estate Corporation (PREC) is a type of corporation that is specifically designed for licensed real estate professionals to conduct their business through. It allows real estate agents to benefit from certain tax advantages and limited liability protection
Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) allows real estate agents to form a PREC provided they meet certain requirements. These requirements include being registered and in good standing with RECO , having a valid real estate license, and incorporating the PREC under the Ontario Business Corporations Act.
As of October 1, 2020, real estate agents in Ontario are allowed to form Personal Real Estate Corporations PREC is a complex process that requires the assistance of a lawyer or accountant who is familiar with the rules and regulations governing these types of corporations. RegiCorp has in-house corporate counsel and accountants to incorporate your PREC timely and accurately.
The name of your Personal Real Estate Corporation must be registered as either your Legal Name, followed by “Personal Real Estate Corporation”, or your Licensee Name, followed by “Personal Real Estate Corporation”. For example, if John Doe started his own PREC, then it must be named “John Doe Personal Real Estate Corporation”.