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Incorporating in British Columbia (BC Business Corporations Act)

Incorporating a company under the BC Business Corporations Act (BCBCA) via BC Registries and Online Services.

This is legal information, not legal advice. A licensed lawyer must review your matter. Fees below are government charges effective today, not professional-fee estimates.

Incorporating under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act creates a BC provincial company. BC is widely recognized for its flexible corporate statute, allowing unlimited corporate names, non-resident directors, and simplified corporate administration.

Government fees in effect

Steps to complete

  1. 1

    Request Name Approval

    Submit a Name Approval Request through BC Name Request online.

    File with: BC RegistriesFiling portal
  2. 2

    Enter into Incorporation Agreement and adopt Articles

    Incorporate by signing an incorporation agreement and establishing BC Articles.

    File with: BC Corporate Online
  3. 3

    File Incorporation Application

    File the Incorporation Application online via BC Registries.

    File with: BC RegistriesFiling portal

When professional advice may help

Lawyers are recommended for multi-founder equity splits, custom articles, option plans, or SAFEs/convertible note issuance.

Before you start

  • BC registered and records office address
  • Name Approval Result Number (unless numbered company)

What you finish with

  • Certificate of Incorporation and Incorporation Application copy
  • BC Business Number (BN) and Registration Number

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