Question: My corporation, a CCPC, has a catering business and holds a building as an asset. I rent a portion of the building but use the rest in my operations. Is my corporation now Specified Investment Business?
Rental income earned by a corporation is considered property income i.e. aggregate investment income. Active business income of Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) is subject to preferential tax treatment due to the small business deduction. Earning
If you are generating gains or losses from the sale of securities, this is most likely to be treated as Capital gains. However, in certain cases, this might be treated as business income (or loss)