Definition: Economic Nexus

In general, an economic nexus is established by actions inconsistent with a temporary basis for providing legal services. This includes, but is not limited to, doing any of the following in Alberta:

(a) providing legal services beyond the 100 days or 10 matters involving 20 days in 12 months (whichever is applicable);

(b) opening an office from which legal services are offered or provided to the public;

(c) becoming resident (Rule 71);

(d) opening or operating a trust account, or accepting trust funds, except as permitted under the Rules;

(e) holding oneself out or allowing oneself to be held out as willing or qualified to practise law in Alberta, except as a visiting lawyer.

Reference: Rule 72.3(2) and Rule 71

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