Corporate tax strategy
Remuneration planning, tax-efficient cash extraction, year-end decisions, and proactive advice for owner-managed corporations.
↗Owner-managed corporate tax strategist
Most accountants
look backward.
I engineer what
happens next.
Strategic tax, reorganization, and estate planning for business owners who want clarity before their next important decision.
In-Depth Tax
Corporate Reorganization
Owner-Managed Business
PROACTIVE PLANNING / 01
See the tax impact
before the decision
is final.
I model the alternatives before documents are signed or funds move—while there is still time to act.
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Based in Surrey, BC
Serving BC & Alberta
Advice built for the moments that shape long-term wealth.
13+Years in public practice
2021Three-year CPA In-Depth Tax Program completed
24hClient response standard
CPA · Surrey, BC
Meet your advisor
Tax expertise.
Business perspective.
I’m Eduardo Paguirigan, a Chartered Professional Accountant focused on helping owner-managed businesses make better decisions before the tax consequences are locked in.
With more than 13 years in public practice—including experience as a tax partner—I advise incorporated professionals, family businesses, construction and real estate groups, and other growing companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
My work goes beyond preparing a return. I bring corporate tax, reorganization, and estate-planning decisions together, then coordinate with your lawyer and financial advisor so the strategy can be implemented properly.
Specialized training through CPA Canada
Designated in 2017In-Depth TaxThree-year program · Completed in 2021
Corporate Reorganization30-hour in-depth course · 2023
Owner-Managed Business30-hour in-depth tax course · 2024
Professional standing
Qualified advice.
Accountable service.
E. Paguirigan CPA Inc. is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business serving Mainland British Columbia. Accreditation reflects a commitment to trust, responsiveness, and ethical business practices.
BBB AccreditedSince March 18, 2026
How I help
Complex decisions.
Clear direction.
Corporate reorganizations
Estate freezes, section 85 rollovers, holding company structures, succession planning, and transactions designed around your next move.
↗Estate & trust planning
Post-mortem planning, alter ego and joint spousal trusts, estate liquidity, and strategies to reduce double taxation.
↗Financial statements & compliance
Compilation and review engagements, corporate tax returns, GST/HST, payroll reporting, T3, T4, T5, and related filings.
↗Non-resident tax filings
Canadian rental income filings, withholding-tax compliance, Section 216 and 217 returns, and Section 116 clearance certificates for property dispositions.
↗Focused engagements
Advice for the
decision in front of you.
Not every matter requires an ongoing engagement. I also provide focused advice when one transaction, election, or filing needs specialized attention.
Remuneration planning
Determine the right salary-and-dividend mix for tax efficiency, RRSP planning, cash flow, and long-term objectives.
Business or asset sales
Model the tax implications, transaction structure, valuation considerations, and available planning before a sale.
Capital dividend elections
Review the Capital Dividend Account and prepare the documentation required to pay qualifying dividends tax-free.
Trust and estate filings
Prepare trust returns and support distribution, compliance, and post-mortem planning decisions.
Corporate transactions
Provide focused tax advice for acquisitions, major contracts, shareholder changes, and other significant decisions.
Tax compliance
Coordinate corporate returns, GST/HST, payroll, information returns, and year-end financial reporting in one engagement.
The approach
Planning is not a
once-a-year event.
Your structure, compensation, investments, and succession plan affect one another. Good advice connects those decisions early—while there is still room to act.
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Understand the full picture
We begin with the business, family, objectives, and timing—not just the tax return.
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Model the alternatives
Trade-offs are translated into practical choices, including tax, cash flow, risk, and future flexibility.
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Coordinate the execution
I work with your lawyer, financial planner, and other advisors so the plan is implemented as intended.
60-second planning check
Is your tax plan
keeping pace?
Answer three quick questions to see whether a strategic review may be timely.
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Client resources
Useful links.
Reliable sources.
Direct access to frequently used government and professional resources. Each link opens the official provider website in a new tab.
01CRA
CRA sign-in services
Access CRA My Account, My Business Account, and Represent a Client from the official sign-in page.
↗02CRA
Make a payment to CRA
Review official payment options for personal and business tax balances, instalments, and other remittances.
↗03CRA
Contact the CRA
Find current telephone numbers, service hours, and contact options for individuals and businesses.
↗04BC
File a BC annual report
Open BC Corporate Online to complete an annual report for a British Columbia company.
↗05BC
Search BC property assessments
View property assessment information through BC Assessment’s official public search.
↗06Employer
WorkSafeBC employer support
Find employer registration, assessment, account, and insurance contact information.
↗07CPABC
Verify a CPA member
Search CPABC’s public directory for a Chartered Professional Accountant in British Columbia.
↗08CPABC
Verify a CPA firm
Search CPABC’s public firm directory and review the directory-use terms.
↗External links are provided for convenience. Information on third-party websites may change and does not replace advice based on your circumstances.
Common questions
Before we talk.
Before the transaction, year-end, sale, or succession event. The most valuable options often disappear once documents are signed or funds move.
Yes. The practice serves owner-managed businesses and professionals throughout British Columbia and Alberta through secure virtual meetings.
The practice focuses on tax planning, corporate compliance, compilations, and reviews. Bookkeeping may be coordinated where appropriate; audit engagements are not offered.
We discuss your business, ownership structure, current concerns, and upcoming decisions. The goal is to identify where planning may add value and define the appropriate scope before work begins.
Both. I prepare corporate tax returns and financial statements, but the greater value often comes before year-end or a major transaction. I provide proactive advice on remuneration, reorganizations, business sales, succession, estate planning, and other decisions that can affect tax before the outcome is locked in.
Tax decisions often involve legal, financial-planning, insurance, valuation, financing, or bookkeeping expertise. When appropriate, I can connect you with trusted professionals in my network and help coordinate the tax aspects so the advice and implementation work together.
Your next move
Clarity starts
with a conversation.
Tell me what is changing in your business or family. I’ll help identify the decisions that matter—and when they need to be made.
3-3075 160 Street · Surrey, BC V3Z 0N6 · Meetings by appointment