Forming a corporation is an important, and sometimes exhausting task. All too often, after the new entity is established, the owners take a deep breath and get back to doing what they do best—running the day-to-day business operations. This is a big mistake. Failure to deal with the paperwork and legal formalities required to properly […]
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EVALUATE YOUR IDEA Is your idea feasible? Can you make money from this venture? MARKET RESEARCH Test the viability of your idea by researching the market, industry, and competition. DEVELOP A BUSINESS STRATEGY This is an essential step and critical for the planning and success of your business. FINANCING How will you finance your business? […]
Overview Of Required Permits/Licences in British Columbia
Businesses in British Columbia typically require a license to operate. Business licences are usually issued by the municipal government to regulate where particular businesses operate and what kinds of services they can offer. Business licenses may require an inspection of the building’s structure and systems, including electricity and plumbing. Regular health and safety inspections, including […]
Overview Of How To Set Up A Business in British Columbia
British Columbia has a simple process to register a business. The British Columbia Business Corporations Act requires that the principals first reserve the name of the new company with the British Columbia Registrar of Companies. Then, an electronic notice of articles and an incorporation application must be submitted to the registrar of companies. For more […]
Setting up a Business in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada has one of North America’s most competitive, flexible, and supportive business climates. British Columbia consistently receives favorable credit ratings. British Columbia vast resources, competitive taxes, stable and well-regulated financial system and fiscally responsible government attract investment from around the world. OVERVIEW OF TYPES OF BUSINESSES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA There are several ways […]
Grow Your Business In British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia is one of North America’s most competitive and dynamic business locations. Our strong economy offers unlimited potential, and our advantages attract growth-focused businesses from around the world. Take Your Place With The World’s Best British Columbia combines a business-friendly environment with an outstanding quality of life. Organizations benefit from our prime location, rich […]
Transfer of registered office by agent of a British Columbia Corporation
An applicant agent means a person (a) who is not a director or officer of the company, and (b) who is authorized by the company to maintain the registered office of the company. An applicant agent who maintains the registered office of a company may apply to the registrar, in an application to transfer registered […]
Change of agent’s office of a British Columbia Corporation
A person who maintains the registered office or records office of one or more companies at the person’s place of business or residence may, if there is to be a change to one or both of the mailing address and the delivery address of that place of business or residence, before that change occurs, file […]
Change of registered or records office of a British Columbia Corporation
Subject to section 34 (1) of the British Columbia Business Corporation Act, a company that has been authorized to do so under subsection (2) of this section may change one or both of the mailing address and delivery address of one or both of its registered office and records office by filing with the registrar […]
Registered and records offices of a British Columbia Corporation
Subject to section 40 of the British Columbia Business Corporation Act, a British Columbia company must maintain a registered office and a records office in British Columbia. The registered office and the records office may be located at the same place. A company recognized under the British Columbia Business Corporation Act has as the mailing […]
