Starting or managing a business in B.C.
Last updated on January 27, 2026Find the information you need to start, run, grow or exit a business in B.C.
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Getting started
Turn your idea into reality. Learn how to start a business in B.C.
Managing and growing
Find practical advice and tools to run your business, make changes, or scale up.
Exiting or closing
Learn what to do and who can help, if you're closing, selling or handing off your business.
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Get help
Access answers and guidance to start, manage and grow your business in B.C.
Explore resources
Browse guides, templates and educational resources to help build and strengthen your business.
Business Benefits Finder
Use the Government of Canada's search tool to find grants, programs and services tailored to your business.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Explore this program to access loans from financial institutions if your business has annual revenues of $10 million or less.
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Organization structure
Find instructions for starting, maintaining or dissolving an organization or business based on your organization type:
BC Registry Services
Find business registration and records services, including:
Producers, processors, retailers, farmers’ markets and industry associations can apply to get the Buy BC logo and add it to your packaging and marketing materials for free.