Provincial guides and templates for businesses and entrepreneurs

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Access provincial guides and templates to help you understand business processes, opportunities and requirements in B.C.

This table features guides and templates created by the Provincial Government to support you. Information is reviewed regularly to make sure information is as up to date as possible.

Business guides and templates
Topic	Resources
Business planning	Evaluate a business idea Write a business plan Business plan template (DOCX, 123KB) Cashflow template (Excel, 59KB) Sales forecast template (Excel, 36KB)
Business registration	Register your business Choose a business name Get a business number
Business structures	Learn how to choose your business type in B.C. Compare business structures using the business structure wizard
Closing or exiting a business	Learn what is required to exit or close a business
Emergency preparedness	Learn how to prepare your business for an emergency and explore planning resources
Economic recovery	Recovery guide for Businesses Recovery supports
Food delivery services	Learn about the Food Delivery Service Fee Act
FIFA World Cup	FIFA World Cup 2026™ business guide
Government procurement	Learn about the government procurement processes Access BC Bid user guides
Marketing and sales plan	Create a marketing and sales plan
Market research	How to conduct market research Market research tools and resources
Management and growth	Find information to help manage and grow your business
Permits and licences	Learn about permits and licences Find permits and licences with BizPaL Explore mobile business licences
Provincial Sales Tax (PST)	Learn requirements for PST in B.C. Read the Small business guide to PST
Trade	Importing goods to Canada Export goods from Canada Tariff guidance for businesses Tariff resources for workers, businesses and industries
Starting a business	Start a business Start a restaurant Start a franchise Start a farm Start a licensed child care facility Start a food or beverage processing business

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Business advisors offer free:

One-on-one consultations
Access to resources designed to help businesses start, grow and thrive
Guidance on navigating government programs and funding opportunities

Advisory services are offered in English and French.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Calls will not be answered live. Leave a detailed voicemail with your question and contact information. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Call toll free: 1-855-698-2157

You can also email your questions, including your phone number, to: Business.Advisors@gov.bc.ca

The Province is providing this resource solely for purposes of general guidance with respect to the subject matter involved. As such, this resource is not intended as a substitute for professional advice.

You should consult with a qualified professional to validate the accuracy and relevancy to your business before making any decisions based on this resource.

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