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Rafiga Gurbanzade
Rafiga Gurbanzade is a licensed lawyer in the Province of Ontario, Canada, dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel in the areas of tax law, estate tax planning, real estate and business law.
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Tax Law, Tax Planning, Wills & Trusts Law
With seven years of dedicated experience, Rafiga focuses on proactive tax planning strategies to optimize financial outcomes for individuals and businesses. Recognizing the importance of future security, she provides comprehensive guidance on tax-efficient asset structuring, and the use of trusts and wills. She also specializes in U.S.-Canada tax planning. Beyond planning, her expertise extends to resolving complex tax challenges, including managing disputes, unfiled returns, tax arrears, audits, Tax Court appeals, voluntary disclosures, and tax evasion defense.
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​​Business & Real Estate Law
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Rafiga provides comprehensive support for both business and real estate matters. ​​Specializing in ​​corporate law, she facilitates seamless company

incorporation and ensures ongoing compliance, while expertly drafting and reviewing crucial business agreements. In real estate, her services range from meticulous purchase and sale representation to complex commercial lease negotiations and property transfers. With a focus on clarity and legal precision, Rafiga provides clients with the guidance and protection they need for successful transactions and business operations.​
Experience You Can Trust
Rafiga offers more than just legal advice; she provides insightful solutions born from a diverse background spanning from tax law, tax planning, wills and trusts law, probate, real estate, business law. This unique breadth of experience allows her to see connections others might miss, ensuring comprehensive and effective strategies tailored to your specific needs.
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Relentless in her pursuit of excellence, Rafiga is committed to providing the highest standard of legal service for individuals and businesses.
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Prior to establishing her own practice, Rafiga cultivated her expertise at boutique law firms, where she frequently advised clients on tax planning and disputes, structured real estate investments and corporate tax strategies, and implemented estate planning solutions through wills and trusts. She also gained significant experience in preparing business contracts, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating real estate purchase, sale, and financing transactions. Her career further expanded at a multinational accounting firm's international tax department, where she assisted individuals and business owners with complex tax disputes and tax planning. This multifaceted background equips her to navigate a wide spectrum of legal challenges with confidence.
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​Academic Excellence
Rafiga's commitment to in-depth knowledge is highlighted by her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa (2017) and a Master of Laws in Taxation from York University (2022), earned while working full-time.
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Beyond the Law
Rafiga's dedication extends beyond her legal practice. As an avid runner, often participating in marathons, she brings the same discipline and drive to her clients' cases, ensuring she goes the extra mile to achieve their goals.
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Connect with Rafiga
Don't navigate the complexities of the law alone. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Rafiga today to discover how her unique expertise can benefit you.
Education
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Masters in Tax Law (2021-2022)
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York University, Osgoode Hall Law School​
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Juris Doctor (2014-2017)
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University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law​
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law (2009-2014)
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University of California, Irvine​
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Professional Courses
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Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers
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Harvard Business School
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Tax Law for Lawyers
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​Canadian Bar Association
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Trusts and Estates Practitioner Designation Courses
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​Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
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Orientation in USA Law
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​University of California, Davis School of Law
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Memberships
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Law Society of Ontario
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Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners
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Canadian Tax Foundation
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Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association
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Canadian Bar Association