Incorporated Companies. 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 Why should I incorporate? One of the most frequently asked questions by entrepreneurs starting a new business […]
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Below are the basic steps for forming (incorporating) a company in B.C. There are other steps that must be considered, such as setting up minute or records books, establishing a central securities register and issuing share certificates as well as ongoing reporting requirements such as Annual Reports, Change of Directors, address changes. Please seek legal […]
New British Columbia LLP Registration Service for Non canadian residents
British Columbia limited liability partnership registration service for only $2200 CAD including British Columbia registered agent service. If you reside outside of Canada and you are thinking of registering an LLP (limited liability partnership) in Canada, this is the package for you. British Columbia is an excellent choice for a flow-through corporate structure because it […]
Starting a Business in British Columbia Canada When You Already Have a Business
Are you a non-Canadian who has an established business in your own country and would like to start a business in Canada? Or are you a non-Canadian who would like to open a company in Canada? Then this article is for you. Starting a Business in British Columbia When You Already Have a Business Expanding […]
Types of Corporations in British Columbia
In British Columbia, there are two types of corporations: a business a not-for-profit Business Corporations A corporation is its own legal entity (i.e. a pretend person), unlike a sole proprietorship or a partnership. The corporation owns the assets and has the liabilities, not the shareholders (or the directors). A corporation may own property in its […]
British Columbia Company Registration for Non Canadian Residents
British Columbia Corporations for Non Canadian Residents Registering a new company in British Columbia as a non Canadian resident – British Columbia Incorporation for Non-Canadian residents for only $2200. Company Formations provides fast and easy Company Registration in British Columbia for non-Canadians residents and provides all the documents your new British Columbia corporation will need […]
Incorporating a Limited Company in British Columbia
There are different ways to form a business in B.C., each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Companies can officially incorporate, or they can register as a sole proprietorship or a partnership. The decision to incorporate depends on the specific needs of the persons involved and the goals of the company. British Columbia Incorporation service […]
Free British Columbia Incorporation Forms
Incorporating a new company in British Columbia? Download our Free British Columbia Incorporation Forms. British Columbia Incorporation Application Form
4 Easy Steps to Incorporate a new company in British Columbia
Companies are incorporated in B.C. according to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act. When a company is incorporated, it acquires all of the powers of an individual, as well as an independent existence – separate and distinct from its shareholders – and an unlimited life expectancy. In other words, the act of incorporation gives […]
Important features of the British Columbia Business Corporation Act
Business Corporations are incorporated in British Columbia, according to the provisions of the British Columbia Business Corporation Act with the British Columbia Registries Office. To incorporate a company in B.C., one or more persons (called “the incorporators”) may form a company by completing the following steps: 1) reserve the company’s name with the Corporate Registry; […]
