Incorporation in BC
for Non-Residents - $1,999

If you are a non-resident looking to register a company in Canada we are able to do it in the province of British Columbia as there are no restrictions on the residency of the directors. Your personal visit to Canada will not be required to incorporate the company. If you are thinking about immigrating to Canada, purchasings a property in Canada, or simply looking to conduct business in a highly reputable jurisdiction, incorporating in British Columbia will be a great choice for you.

What Documents are included in the BC Corporation Package?

The following is included in the package:

• BC Name Reservation Report
• Government registration fee
• Registered office address in BC for one year
• Mailing address in BC, accepting correspondence from the government for one year
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Articles of Incorporation
• Incorporation Application
• Notice of Articles
• Certified Incorporation Application and Notice of Articles
• Directors and Shareholders Organizational Resolutions
• Share Certificate issued to each shareholder
• All documents emailed in PDF format

How long does it take to incorporate a BC Corporation?

In order to incorporate a named company in BC, a Name Reservation Report is required. It takes 10 to 15 business days to obtain the report. Expedited services are available for an additional fee, making the time frame 1 to 2 business days. You may select expedited services in the order form. It takes 2 business hours to incorporate a company in BC upon receiving the approved Name Reservation Report.

What is the Corporate Tax Rate?

The corporate income tax rate is 27% and is applicable to all income earned. All business expenses, salaries paid to employees, advertising costs, etc. are all deductible. If you require assistance with filing your corporate income tax return, our company can assist you with it.

Is there an Annual Renewal Fee?

Yes, a British Columbia Corporation must file an annual report to the registry on the anniversary of the incorporation date to keep the company in good standing with the BC Government. Our company collects an annual renewal fee of $999 starting on the first anniversary of the incorporation date, this fee includes the renewal of the company along with the registered office address for one year.

What if I don’t have an address in Canada?

Our incorporation fee includes a registered office address and records office in British Columbia for one year. If you require mail forwarding services for your bank, suppliers, or clients, please order virtual office services in our order form. Our company will be able to email you a scan of all mail received for your company.

What is the role of an incorporator?

An incorporator is an individual who initiates the incorporation process. An incorporator has no rights or powers in the corporation. A minimum of one person needs to be appointed as an incorporator.

Who can be a director?

A director is an individual who manages the company on a daily basis. Individuals who are residents from any country may be a director

A minimum of 1 director is required to incorporate a company and must be 18 years old, of sound mind (mentally competent) and not in a status of bankruptcy.

What is the role of the president, secretary and treasurer?

President – an individual who is responsible for overseeing the decisions of the corporation and entering into contracts on behalf of the corporation

Secretary – an individual who is responsible for noting company formalities and maintaining the corporate records

Treasurer – an individual responsible for all accounting matters and for the funds of the corporation

One person may be appointed all officer positions in the company or you may appoint a different individual each position.

Who can be a shareholder?

Individuals and legal entities who are residents from any country may be a shareholder. A minimum of one shareholder with one issued share is required.

What is the minimum amount of money required to form the company?

There is no obligation of a minimum authorized capital when forming the company as a corporation will be able issue any quantity of common shares with no par value.