Incorporate in British
Columbia in One Day
Order Enhanced Package
British Columbia
(Basic)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Incorporation Agreement
- Incorporation Application
- Notice of Articles
- BC Government Fee $351.50
- Electronic Filing Fee $99
British Columbia
(Enhanced)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Incorporation Agreement
- Incorporation Application
- Notice of Articles
- BC Government Fee $351.50
- Electronic Filing Fee $99
- Example of a By-Law
- Example of Internal Resolutions confirming the appointment of Directors, Officers and Shareholders e-mailed in PDF format
- Share Certificate issued to each shareholder e-mailed in PDF format
British Columbia
(Complete)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Incorporation Agreement
- Incorporation Application
- Notice of Articles
- BC Government Fee $351.50
- Electronic Filing Fee $99
- Example of a By-Law
- Example of Internal Resolutions confirming the appointment of Directors, Officers and Shareholders
- 10 Share Certificates
- Attaché Case with corporate name on brass plate
- Embosser
- Shipping by Courier
Why incorporate a BC Corporation?
Incorporating a BC Corporation will protect you against personal liability for your business debts and obligations.
You would be able to open an office or other permanent establishment in BC.
The corporate name will be protected in BC.
How long does it take to incorporate a BC Corporation?
In order to be a named corporation, a BC Name Reservation Report is required. It takes 10 to 15 business days to obtain such report. Expedited services are available for an additional fee, dropping the time frame to 1 to 2 business days. You may add this report 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 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.
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?
Shareholders are owners of the corporation.
Any individual or legal entity from any country may be appointed as a shareholder. However, if more than 50% of shares belong to a non-Canadian shareholder there is a much higher corporate income tax rate.