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British Columbia Incorporation Services
BC Standard Corporation
- Named or numbered company
- Any type of business ativities
- Profit is the primary intention
BC Non-Profit and Charity
- Based on not-for-profit corporations act
- Requires minimum 3 directors
- Primary intention is other than profit
BC Professional Corporation
- For doctors, lawyers, CPA, engineers etc.
- Articles prepared as per regulatory body
- Limited liability protection
BC Personal Real Estate (PREC)
- Only for BC Realtor
- Tax benefit & limited liability
- Articles prepared as per RECO
BC Holding Company
- For holding the shares of other companies
- Business and owners are separate Entity
- Does not sell goods or services
BC Co-Op with Share Capital
- Based on Co-operative Corporations Act
- Owned by members (capital contribution)
- Members may get financial gain (profit)
BC Co-Op without share capital
- Based on Co-operative Corporations Act
- Owned by members (capital contribution)
- Members may get financial gain (profit)
BC Not-for-Profit Corporation
- Based on not-for-profit corporations act
- Requires minimum 3 directors
- Primary intention is other than profit
BC Registered Charity
- Based on Co-operative Corporations Act
- Owned by members (capital contribution)
- Members may get financial gain (profit)
British Columbia Name Registry Services
BC Sole Proprietorship
- Owned by a single individual
- Unlimited liability unlike a corporation
- Business name is not protected
BC Trade Name
- Owned by a single corporation
- Gets benefit of limited liability via corporation
- Used for business sign, business card etc.
BC General Partnership
- Owned by two or more individuals or companies
- A Partnership Agreement to be prepared
- Both partners have administrative controls
BC Limited Partnership (LP)
- Has a General Partner & a Limited Partner
- General partner holds liability & administration
- Limited partner plays role of an ‘investor’
BC Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- An alternative of a professional corporation
- For doctors, lawyers, engineers, CPAs etc.
- Each partner is liable only for his/her action
British Columbia Business Updating Services
Corporation’s Notice of Change
Extra Provincial (Domestic Corp)
NUANS, Company Records and Other Searches
NUANS® Report
Pre-Search Report
Corporation Profile Report
Duplicate of Registration Statement
Duplicate of Corporation’s Certificate
Duplicate of Corporation’s Article
Certificate of Status
Company Key
VIN Search
Land Title Search
Title Documents
LIEN/PPSA/PPRS Search
Bankruptcy Search
Company Supplies and Support
Corporate Seal
Share Certificates
Logo Design
Attorney/Agent For Service
Address Service
One Year Service Support
Accounting Support
CRA Accounts
WCB Accounts
GST/HST Return
Corporate Tax Return
Payroll Services
Charity Status Application
Corporate Contracts
Partnership Agreement
Shareholder Agreement
Commercial Lease
Confidentiality Agreement
Employment Contract
Employment Terminate Notice
Loan Agreement
Service Agreement
Joint Venture Agreement
Trademark and Copyright Services
Canada Trademark Application Withdrawal
USA Trademark Application Withdrawal
Non-Resident Company Services in British Columbia
CRA Services for Non-Resident
WCB Services For Non-Resident
Attorney/Agent Service for Non-Resident
Address Service for Non-Resident
BC Corporation
A company incorporated under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act is called BC Corporation. A BC Corporation is a separate legal entity from its owners which offers limited liability to its shareholders. To incorporate in BC you must be above the age of 18 and have a physical address in British Columbia. There is no residency requirement.
The incorporation process: fill out a simple online form on our website, after that our registration agent will verify the payment and review the order to ensure an error-free application. For a named company he will conduct a name search and obtain a name approval. Next, we prepare the application and articles of incorporation and send you a draft for a final check. Once approved, we register the corporation and email registration documents to you. Finally, we complete any additional services included in the package, such as an initial return and CRA accounts.
BC Sole Proprietorship
A BC Sole Proprietorship refers to a business owned and operated by one individual in the province of British Columbia. Unlike a corporation, a sole proprietorship is not a separate legal entity, the owner is personally liable for all debts and obligations of the business.
The registration process: fill out a simple online form on our website, after that our registration agent will verify the payment and review the order to ensure an error-free application. Next, we register a Sole Proprietorship. You will receive a final business registration statement with a business registration number (BIN) by email. Afterwards, other services such as GST/HST account, CRA business number etc. will be emailed.
BC Trade Name
A Trade Name, also known as a "doing business as" (DBA) name or an operating name, is any name used by a business entity or individual that differs from their legal name. Filing a trade name does not establish a new business – a trade name is simply a nickname for the business you already have.
The registration process: fill out a simple form on our website, propose a business name – it must have 2 elements: distinctive and descriptive. Once we verified the payment, we will conduct a name search and obtain name approval. Next, we register a trade name. You will receive a final business registration statement with a business registration
number (BIN) by email.
BC Society
In British Columbia (BC), a Society refers to a non-profit organization that is incorporated under the BC Societies Act. It is formed for purposes that are beneficial to the community, such as social, educational, cultural, charitable, or recreational activities. The primary objective is to serve the public good rather than generate profit for its members.
The incorporation process: fill out a simple online form on our website, after that our registration agent will verify the payment and review the order to ensure an error-free application. For a named company he will conduct a name search and obtain a name approval. Next, we prepare the application and articles of incorporation and send you a draft for a final check. Once approved, we register the corporation and email registration documents to you. Finally, we complete any additional services included in the package, such as an initial return and CRA accounts.
BC Professional Corporation
A BC Professional Corporation (OPC) is a type of business entity that allows certain regulated professionals in British Columbia, Canada to incorporate their practice while maintaining limited liability protection. The professions include doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, engineers, etc. Professional Corporations in BC are governed by the BC Business Corporations Act (BCBCA) and specific regulations set by the respective professional regulatory bodies.
The incorporation process: fill out a simple online form on our website, after that our registration agent will verify the payment and review the order to ensure an error-free application. For a named company he will conduct a name search and obtain a name approval. Next, we prepare the application and articles of incorporation and send you a draft for a final check. Once approved, we register the corporation and email registration documents to you. Finally, we complete any additional services included in the package, such as an initial return and CRA accounts.
