Why Every Corporation Operating in British Columbia Needs a Registered Agent In British Columbia, every corporation—whether incorporated locally, extra-provincially registered, or expanding from abroad—must maintain a registered office address within the province. This address serves as the official location for receiving legal documents, government notices, and compliance correspondence under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). […]
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Can Non-Residents Own a Business in Canada? Your Guide to Registering and Thriving in British Columbia
A Non-Resident’s Gateway to Canadian Business Many wonder if they can start a business in Canada without living here. One person asked Ecompanies Canada: “Can I register and own a business in Canada without being a resident and still follow all laws, including registration and permits?” The answer is yes. Canada welcomes non-resident entrepreneurs. Picture […]
Starting a New Business in British Columbia? What’s the Right Business Format for You?
When starting a new business in British Columbia, it’s essential to select the business structure that best supports your goals. Business structures are chosen for the most part to comply with tax law, which treats each type of structure differently. There are three types of legal structures for a business: Sole proprietorship, partnership (which is […]
Administrative requirements of British Columbia Corporations
Your British Columbia corporation must file certain documents with the British Columbia Corporate Registries Office, including: articles of incorporation annual returns notices of any changes in the board of directors notices of any changes in the address of the registered office articles of amendment if changes to the structure of the corporation are made. Your […]
British Columbia Corporations 101
Most people have heard that registering a new British Columbia corporation provides “limited liability” — that is, it limits your personal liability for business debts. What you may not know is that there’s more to creating and running a corporation than filing a few papers. You’ll need to keep good records to handle the more […]
Registering a Foreign Corporation in British Columbia
Step 1: Request Name Approval and Reservation The first step for a foreign entity to register in B.C. as an extraprovincial company is to apply for name approval. The name reserved must be the foreign entity’s own name in its current jurisdiction. If the foreign entity’s own name is not available, the foreign entity may […]
Starting a Business in British Columbia: Choose a business structure
Now that you have decided to start your own business in British Columbia, you will have to determine what business structure or form of organization suits your needs. The structure of your business will depend on whether you want to run your business yourself or with a partner or associates. There are four main types […]
Starting Your Business in British Columbia Checklist
Where do I start? tasks to be undertaken resources Evaluate your idea Is your idea feasible? Can you make money from this venture? Market Research Test the viability of your idea by researching the market, industry, and competition Develop A Business Strategy This is an essential step and critical for the planning and success of […]
British Columbia Incorporation FAQ: Should I Incorporate?
A corporation in British Columbia is a legal “person,” which can be created under provincial business corporation act. As a person, a corporation has certain rights and obligations such as the right to do business and the obligation to pay taxes. Sometimes one hears of a law referring to “natural persons.”That is to differentiate them […]
Investing in British Columbia
Businesses in British Columbia, Canada enjoy freedom from significant government involvement. Restrictions on investors, including those on the repatriation of capital, are limited. British Columbia has also significantly reduced the regulatory burden on foreign investment. Establish A New Business Foreign investors starting a new business, regardless of size, must file a short notice with the […]