Businesses and incorporated companies
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Businesses, corporations, cooperative associations and societies need to register, file documents and update records, which are kept as a matter of public record.
Request a name for a business or organization
Businesses and organizations must have their name approved and confirm it's not being used by another corporation.
Start or manage a business or organization
Find instructions for starting, maintaining or dissolving an organization or business.
- Incorporated companies
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships
- Cooperative associations
- Business numbers
Start or manage a not-for-profit organization
In B.C., not-for-profit organizations are known as societies. Societies are independent, democratic organizations that follow the Societies Act and their own constitution and bylaws.
Look up business records
Request information about businesses or organizations registered in B.C., including:
- Information about incorporated companies, cooperatives and societies
- Certificate of Status
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Letter Under Seal
Register or maintain an out-of-province company or organization
Extraprovincial (out-of-province) companies and organizations need to register. This includes:
- Out-of-province businesses and organizations operating or conducting activities in B.C.
- B.C. businesses or organizations operating or conducting activities outside of the province
Find out about extraprovincial registration for:
The New West Partnership Trade Agreement is for companies and organizations in (or doing business in) Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.