Step 6: Register Your Business
Last updated on December 9, 2024
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Proprietorships/General Partnerships
It is easy to register your proprietorship or general partnership with the Province of British Columbia. Registration can be completed online at BC Registries and Online Services.
You will be required to create a BC Registries and Online Services account (unless you already have one) to access Registry Services. For more information on how to create an account, please refer to the our Create an account user quick guide. If you require additional support, please contact our help desk:
Email bcrossupport@gov.bc.ca.
Corporations
To incorporate your business, you must file an Incorporation Application with BC Registry Services.
- Incorporate online by visiting Corporate Online.
See the Incorporated Companies page on BC Registries website for detailed information on the application process.
Note: An account is not required to access your incorporated business at this time.
For information about applying for federal incorporation, visit Corporations Canada at: www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca
Incorporation - Incorporation is the legal process of forming a corporation, which is a type of business entity that is separate from its owners (shareholders).
Partnership - A partnership company is operated by two or more parties.
Sole proprietorship - A sole proprietorship is a business with only one owner.