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 […]
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 […]
Incorporating a new Company In British Columbia Checklist
If you are thinking of incorporating a new business in British Columbia, the following checklist may help you. Please note that not all steps will be necessary for every corporation, and there may be some steps that are necessary for your corporation that are not included. Decide to Incorporate File Articles of Incorporation Adopt Corporate […]
Incorporating a British Columbia Limited Company
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. Companies are incorporated in […]
A British Columbia is incorporated
A company is incorporated in British Columbia: (a) on the date and time that the incorporation application applicable to it is filed with the British Columbia registries office, or (b) subject to sections 14 and 410, of the British Columbia Business Corporation Act if the incorporation application specifies a date, or a date and time, […]
British Columbia Articles of Incorporation
To incorporate a company in BC, the Business Corporations Act states that one or more persons may form a company by entering into an incorporation agreement, establishing articles for the company which sets out its rules for conduct and by electronically filing with the Corporate Registry an Incorporation Application. A company must have articles that […]
Formation of a new company in British Columbia
One or more persons may form a new company in the province of British Columbia by (a) entering into an incorporation agreement, (b) filing with the registrar an incorporation application, and (c) complying with the British Columbia Business Corporation Act. British Columbia Incorporation Agreement To incorporate a company in BC, the Business Corporations Act states […]
Start a Business in Canada without Living in Canada
Are you a non-Canadian who would like to open a company in Canada? If you are a Non-Canadian resident interested in starting a new business in Canada without living in Canada, you can do it. Certain Canadian provinces and territories allow Non-Canadian residents to register and start new companies without the need to live or […]