Lawyer
Alexander Di Giovanni
- ON
Alexander Di Giovanni is a Toronto corporate and tax lawyer for founders, investors, family enterprises and digital creators. He combines corporate structuring, tax planning and M&A with practical fluency in digital assets and blockchain, a subject he has written and lectured on.
- Corporate law
- Tax planning
- M&A
- Digital assets
- Creators & influencers
Why clients choose Alexander
Corporate and tax in one plan
Structure, tax and transaction advice coordinated from the start.
Published on blockchain law
A contributor to A Practical Guide to Smart Contracts & Blockchain Law (LexisNexis).
Built for new-economy clients
Digital creators, influencers and technology-driven businesses, alongside family enterprises.
Tax depth
Completing an LL.M. in Taxation at Osgoode Hall Law School.
Representative experience
- Contributor to A Practical Guide to Smart Contracts & Blockchain Law (LexisNexis).
- Lectures on blockchain and legal entrepreneurship.
- Corporate structuring, strategic tax planning and M&A for entrepreneurs, investors and family enterprises.
- Business structures and tax planning for digital creators and influencers.
- Advice to businesses built on digital assets, blockchain and other transformative technologies.
Practice areas
What types of matters does Alexander Di Giovanni handle?
Corporate and tax advice for growing businesses, with particular depth in digital assets.
Corporate structuring
Incorporations, reorganisations and shareholder agreements.
Strategic tax planning
Planning for owners, investors and family enterprises.
Mergers and acquisitions
Buying and selling businesses, from term sheet to closing.
Digital assets and blockchain
Legal and tax questions around crypto-assets, tokens and smart contracts.
Creators and influencers
Business structures, brand contracts and tax planning for digital creators.
Family enterprises
Governance and succession planning for family-owned businesses.
Professional biography
Professional experience
Alexander advises on how businesses are structured, bought, sold and taxed. His clients include founders, investors, family enterprises and digital creators, and much of his work involves digital assets and new technologies.
Background
Called to the Ontario Bar in 2021. Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa; LL.M. in Taxation at Osgoode Hall Law School (in progress). Contributor to A Practical Guide to Smart Contracts & Blockchain Law (LexisNexis); he has lectured on blockchain and legal entrepreneurship.
Bar admissions: Law Society of Ontario (called 2021)
Experience at a glance
For general information only. The outcome of any matter depends on its facts, and past results do not guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
Questions clients ask before a consultation
General information only. The answer for your situation depends on its facts.
Should I incorporate federally or in Ontario?
Both work. A federal corporation has name protection across Canada and registers in each province where it carries on business; an Ontario corporation is simpler if you operate only in Ontario. The right choice depends on your plans.
How are cryptocurrency gains taxed in Canada?
Depending on the facts, as capital gains or as business income. Records of every transaction matter, and foreign holdings may trigger additional reporting such as Form T1135.
Do creators and influencers need to register for GST/HST?
Generally once taxable revenues exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters. Brand deals, platform income and gifted products can all be relevant.
What should I prepare for the first consultation?
A short summary of the matter, the key dates and any documents you already have, such as contracts, correspondence or notices. Confidential documents can follow once our conflict check is complete.
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Tell us about your business, your goals and your timeline. We will reply within one business day.
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