Going Public in Canada
Resources for private companies considering an IPO​​​​
IPO readiness assessment quiz
Are you considering going public? Take our quiz to get a clearer understanding of key considerations and steps to undertaking a go-public transaction.
An initial public offering (IPO), or an alternative going public arrangements, is the ultimate goal for the owners of many private companies. Going public has many advantages, including the ability to raise capital, grow the business faster, and pay off debt.
But being a public company involves additional burdens, such as regulatory requirements, investor scrutiny, and additional disclosure requirements.
This page provides you with articles, tools, and information about going public as well as the challenges of being a public company.
Key steps for going public in Canada
Our five-part series of articles provides you with the key steps required before, during, and after an IPO:
PART ONE
Is going public the right decision?
An IPO provides your company with a stronger financial base and can make acquisitions easier. But there are additional challenges and costs of going public.
Read more
PART TWO
Preparing for an IPO
Companies should have a plan to meet strategic goals before going public. They should also take taxes and different accounting standards into consideration.
Read more
PART THREE
What’s in an IPO prospectus
A prospectus is required before any company goes public through an IPO. Details about the company’s finances, its objectives, and much more needs to be disclosed to investors.
Read more
PART FOUR
Challenges after going public
There are additional concerns for a company following its IPO, including corporate governance requirements, remaining compliant with securities laws, public scrutiny, and maintenance of its stock price.
Read more
PART FIVE
Alternatives to an IPO
Going public via an IPO is one option for companies looking to grow. However, they can also consider SPACs, RTOs, CPCs, and other alternatives.
Read more
Related resources for companies going public in Canada
Going public: assessing your IPO, RTO, and SPAC readiness
Is your company ready to go public? This interactive infographic outlines the key stages of taking a company public.
Read more
Life as a public company: what to consider after you’ve gone public
Companies and business owners often underestimate the additional work required as a public company.
Read more
How BDO helps companies go public in Canada
Case study: manufacturer seeks help for going public
This case study describes how BDO helped a large manufacturer create a plan to go public.
Read more
IPO services
Learn how BDO helps clients with every facet of the IPO process.
Read more
Are you planning on going public soon?
Meet our IPO professionals:
Going Public in Canada
Resources for private companies considering an IPO​​​​
IPO readiness assessment quiz
Are you considering going public? Take our quiz to get a clearer understanding of key considerations and steps to undertaking a go-public transaction.
An initial public offering (IPO), or an alternative going public arrangements, is the ultimate goal for the owners of many private companies. Going public has many advantages, including the ability to raise capital, grow the business faster, and pay off debt.
But being a public company involves additional burdens, such as regulatory requirements, investor scrutiny, and additional disclosure requirements.
This page provides you with articles, tools, and information about going public as well as the challenges of being a public company.
Key steps for going public in Canada
Our five-part series of articles provides you with the key steps required before, during, and after an IPO:
PART ONE
Is going public the right decision?
An IPO provides your company with a stronger financial base and can make acquisitions easier. But there are additional challenges and costs of going public.
Read more
PART TWO
Preparing for an IPO
Companies should have a plan to meet strategic goals before going public. They should also take taxes and different accounting standards into consideration.
Read more
PART THREE
What’s in an IPO prospectus
A prospectus is required before any company goes public through an IPO. Details about the company’s finances, its objectives, and much more needs to be disclosed to investors.
Read more
PART FOUR
Challenges after going public
There are additional concerns for a company following its IPO, including corporate governance requirements, remaining compliant with securities laws, public scrutiny, and maintenance of its stock price.
Read more
PART FIVE
Alternatives to an IPO
Going public via an IPO is one option for companies looking to grow. However, they can also consider SPACs, RTOs, CPCs, and other alternatives.
Read more
Related resources for companies going public in Canada
Going public: assessing your IPO, RTO, and SPAC readiness
Is your company ready to go public? This interactive infographic outlines the key stages of taking a company public.
Read more
Life as a public company: what to consider after you’ve gone public
Companies and business owners often underestimate the additional work required as a public company.
Read more
How BDO helps companies go public in Canada
Case study: manufacturer seeks help for going public
This case study describes how BDO helped a large manufacturer create a plan to go public.
Read more
IPO services
Learn how BDO helps clients with every facet of the IPO process.
Read more
Are you planning on going public soon?
Meet our IPO professionals:
