If you want to register a BC company with the following features then this is the right model for you:
| ✔ No Residency Requirements for Directors. | ✔ Business name protection all over B.C. |
| ✔ Limited personal liability to owners. | ✔ Lower business tax rate. |
| ✔ Low incorporation and maintenance fees than Federal corporation. | ✔ Add more owners in future. |
| ✔ Qualify for Provincial as well as Federal tax and grants programs. | ✔ Own property and assets under a business |
BC Numbered Company: Can be ready in 2 business hours if you choose Super-Express Queue.
BC Named Company: Can be ready in 1 business day without a name approval; or 2 business hours with a valid name approval, if you choose Super-Express Queue.
Basic Package: $49
+Government & Other Fees $375
✓ Notice of Articles Sample
✓ Certificate of Inorporation Sample
✓ Incorporation Agreement Sample
✓ Incorporation Application Sample
✘ CRA Business Number Sample
✘ Corporation's Bylaws: Electronic Sample
✘ Corporation's Minute Book: Electronic Sample
✘ Securities Register: Electronic Sample
✘ Corporate Tax ID (RC) Sample
✘ GST Account Set up (RT) Sample
✘ Payroll Account Set up (RP) Sample
✘ Import - Export Account (RM) Sample
✘ One Year Service Support
Add-On: You can customize this BC Incorporation package by adding Minute book & Bylaws, Tax Accounts, corporate seal etc. in next steps.
Regular Package: $149
+Government & Other Fees $375
✓ Notice of Articles Sample
✓ BC Certificate of Inorporation Sample
✓ Incorporation Agreement Sample
✓ Incorporation Application Sample
✓ CRA Business Number Sample
✓ Corporation's Bylaws: Electronic Sample
✓ Corporation's Minute Book: Electronic Sample
✘ Securities Register: Electronic Sample
✘ Corporate Tax ID (RC) Sample
✘ GST Account Set up (RT) Sample
✘ Payroll Account Set up (RP) Sample
✘ Import - Export Account (RM) Sample
✘ One Year Service Support
Add-On: You can customize this package when you Register a BC company by adding Minute book Binders, Tax Accounts, corporate seal etc. in next steps.
Premium Package: $349
+Government & Other Fees $375
✓ Notice of Articles Sample
✓ Certificate of Inorporation Sample
✓ Incorporation Agreement Sample
✓ Incorporation Application Sample
✓ CRA Business Number Sample
✓ Corporation's Bylaws: Electronic Sample
✓ Corporation's Minute Book: Electronic Sample
✓ Securities Register: Electronic Sample
✓ Corporate Tax ID (RC) Sample
✓ GST Account Set up (RT) Sample
✓ Payroll Account Set up (RP) Sample
✓ Import - Export Account (RM) Sample
✓ One Year Service Support.
Add-On: You can customize this package by adding Minute book Binders, PST Accounts, corporate seal etc. in next steps.
- 1Product Info
- 2Checklist
- 3Add-On
- 4Timeline
- 5FAQs
Product Info
A company registered or incorporated under the Business Corporations Act is called a BC Company. It is recognized as a separate entity from its owners for legal and tax purposes.
Corporations can generally conduct any lawful business as well as the actions necessary to conduct the business, like entering into contracts, owning assets, borrowing money, hiring employees and setting up a bank account of its own.
It is the right choice if you want a business structure with a limited liability.
Other Names:
- BC Limited Company
- BC Corporation
- BC Limited Liability Company
- BC Standard Company
Checklist
Who can incorporate:
- One or more individuals who are 18 or up can incorporate a BC company.
- Currently there is no citizenship or residency requirement for people who can be the directors, officers, and shareholders.
What is required to incorporate a BC Company:
- A named corporation requires a name approval number from BC government (not required for a numbered company).
- A physical address or street address in the Province of British Columbia.
- For incorporation process, a minimum of one Director, one Incorporator and one contact person is required. The same person can fill in all three roles.
- For operations purposes and to fully comply, a minimum of one officer and one shareholders are also required.
Add-On
After registering the BC Standard Company, you will receive certificate or corporation, Notice of Articles, CRA Business Number, Bylaws, Minutebook, Securities Register and Incorporation Application by email. Afterwards, you will receive the original certificate, CRA documents and other included items by post.
| Articles | Sample Docs |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Incorporation | |
| Notice of Articles | |
| Incorporation Agreement | |
| Incorporation Application | |
| Business Number | |
| Minute Book (if included) | |
| Share Certificate (if included) | |
| Corporation seal (if included) | |
| Securities Register (if included) | |
| CRA Program Accounts (Business Number, Corporate Tax ID, GST, Payroll, Export-Import) | |
| PST Program Account | |
| The Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WorkSafeBC) registration (if included) | |
| Annual Returns Reminder (if included) |
Timeline
BC Numbered Company: For a BC numbered company, we have 3 processing queues:
- Regular Queue: A BC numbered company can be ready in 10 business days.
- Express Queue: A BC numbered company can be ready 2 business days.
- Super-Express Queue: A BC numbered company can be ready 2 business HOURS.
BC Named Company: For a BC named company processing time depends on the name approval queue with the government of BC.
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- Without a Name Approval: If you Do Not have a valid name approval from the BC Registries, we will submit for approval on your behalf, in which case, your corporation will be processed in two steps:
- Step 1: Obtaining name approval.Sample
- Step 2: Registering with the Government System.
- Regular Queue: A BC named company can be ready in 4 weeks.
- Express Queue: A BC named company can be ready in 2 weeks.
- Super-Express Queue: A BC named company can be ready in 1 business day.
- With a Name Approval: If you have already obtained a valid name approval from the government of BC, we offer the following service queues.
- Regular Queue: A BC numbered company can be ready in 10 business days.
- Express Queue: A BC numbered company can be ready 2 business days.
- Super-Express Queue: A BC numbered company can be ready 2 business HOURS.
These two steps are combinedly offered in 3 service queues:
- Without a Name Approval: If you Do Not have a valid name approval from the BC Registries, we will submit for approval on your behalf, in which case, your corporation will be processed in two steps:
FAQs
Is company registration (incorporation) right for you?
The decision to incorporate depends on the purpose of the company registration and needs of the individuals involved.
What are the advantages of registering a BC company?
- Incorporated businesses are perceived as being more stable than unincorporated businesses. It is the right form of business if you are a sub-contractor or work with contracts.
- Limited Liability to owners / shareholders for business risks.
- Ownership is transferable
- Continuous existence
- There are many tax benefits and advantages for a corporation.
Federal vs Provincial Registration – are there any advantages / disadvantages?
- A Federal corporation name is protected all over Canada while a provincial corporation’s name, in most cases, is protected in the home province only. This may or may not be a consideration based upon your requirement and the nature of business.
- If you plan to operate a business on a local level and have no plans of expanding across provinces it may make more sense to incorporate within your province. However, if your company regularly conducts business in other provinces or with international partners then federal incorporation may be the right choice.
Why choosing the right package is important for you?
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Because it involves with two major benefits:
- Tax claimable: cost that occurs during business set up, is called Business Development Expenses, is tax claimable. Costs that occurs after business already registered, is called operational cost, is not tax claimable. These costs will occur at any way, since these are mandatory filing, therefore, it's wise to include in package.
- The default process is, these filing to be done together with corporation; hence, it's cheaper in package. To do this services later; there are manual forms and process; hence, costs more money and takes longer processing time
Register a BC Company — Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to register a BC company?
To register a BC company means to legally form a corporation in British Columbia under provincial regulations, establishing it as a recognized corporate entity with limited liability, corporate protections, and official business status.
How do I register a BC company?
You can register a BC company online through our service by submitting the required business details, name approval, director information, and incorporation request. We streamline the process and handle the filings for you.
What information is required to register a BC company?
Typically you must provide the proposed company name when you register a BC Company, shareholder details, director information, company structure, and BC registered office address. If you do not have some details, our team can guide you through the requirements.
How long does it take to Register a BC COmpany?
Incorporation in BC can be completed within 2 hours with BRC BC based on the selected processing queue, with documents delivered via email
Do I need a BC address to register a BC company?
Yes, every BC company requires a registered office address located in British Columbia. If you do not have one, we can assist or make recommendations.
Can non-residents incorporate in BC?
Yes, non-residents can register a BC company as long as the corporation has a BC-based registered office address. Directors and shareholders are not required to be Canadian residents.
What documents do I receive after registering a company in BC?
You will receive your BC Certificate of Incorporation, Notice of Articles, and certified corporate documents delivered by email. These prove legal corporate existence and allow you to operate, open bank accounts, and sign contracts.
Is registering a BC company the same as registering a business name?
No. Registering a BC company creates a corporation, whereas registering a business name applies to sole proprietorships and partnerships. A BC company provides stronger legal protections and corporate advantages.
What are the benefits when you register a BC company?
Some benefits you get when you register a BC Company include limited liability protection, tax advantages, credibility, ability to issue shares, business financing opportunities, and access to corporate banking and professional services.
Can I register multiple BC companies under my name?
Yes. Individuals can incorporate more than one BC company. Investors, entrepreneurs, and holding-company owners often operate multiple corporations for tax, liability, and operational benefits.