An incorporation agreement must be signed by each person (incorporator) forming the company. Usually, the incorporators will become the shareholders and directors once the company is incorporated. The agreement becomes part of the company’s records and must contain: The agreement of each incorporator to take one or more shares of the company The signature of […]
Incorporated Companies in British Columbia for Non Canadian Residents
In B.C., incorporation creates a legal entity known as a corporation, commonly referred to as a company. Three types of companies may be created through incorporation: Limited company (most common) Unlimited liability company Community contribution company What Incorporation Means Companies are incorporated in B.C. under the Business Corporations Act. The Act gives incorporated companies: All […]
Discover the advantages of investing in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada has one of North America’s most competitive, flexible, and supportive business climates. Our vast resources, low taxes, stable and well-regulated financial system and fiscally responsible government attract investment from around the world. British Columbia, Canada is an attractive location to start a business or expand existing operations. A stable, welcoming government has […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in Yukon
Sole proprietorships are registered in Yukon by filing a declaration of a business name with the Yukon registries office. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; duplicate business names may exist however, if you […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in Saskatchewan
Sole proprietorships are registered in Saskatchewan by filing a Registration of a Saskatchewan Business Name with the Saskatchewan registries office. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; duplicate business names may exist however, if […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in Prince Edward Island
Sole proprietorships are registered in Prince Edward Island by filing a “Declaration for Registration of a Business Name” with the Prince Edward Island corporate registries office. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; duplicate […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in Nunavut
Sole proprietorships are registered in Nunavut by filing a Declaration of Use of a Business Name with the Nunavut registries office. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; duplicate business names may exist however, […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in Ontario
Sole proprietorships are registered in Ontario by filling the Registration Form 2 with the Ontario Ministry of Government Services, Central Production, and Verification Services Branch. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; duplicate business […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in Nova Scotia
Sole proprietorships are registered in Nova Scotia by filing the form “Application for Registration of a Business Name” with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be unique; […]
How to register a sole proprietorship in the Northwest Territories
Sole proprietorships are registered in the Northwest Territories by filing the Form # 2 “Declaration of a Business Name” with the Northwest Territories registry office, Department of Justice. Step 1: Choose a business name Although there are few restrictions on a business name, you should choose your name carefully. Business names: don’t have to be […]
