How to Get Started with a Business Registration in BC

…For example, one cannot “switch” from a proprietorship to a corporation because they are different legal structures. You can dissolve your proprietorship and register a new corporation, however. Changing from…

How to Comply With New Laws as You Grow

…restrictions Provincial and Federal Incorporation To change your business structure, you need to dissolve your existing proprietorship or partnership and register as a new corporation. To dissolve your existing proprietorship,…

Navigating the Business Registration Process in BC

…a sole proprietorship or general partnership registration: Sole Proprietorship General Partnership To register a provincial corporation in BC: You must submit the application online at www.corporateonline.gov.bc.ca for a fee of…

Find the Right Business Structure for Your Small Business

…would work best for your business and get started on the right track. Business Structure #1: Sole Proprietorship Starting a sole proprietorship is the simplest way to set up a…

How to Exit Your Business: Your Legal Requirements

…Corporate Registry. How you file your dissolution will depend on your business structure: Sole proprietorship or partnership: Download and fill out the appropriate sections of the Dissolution or Change of…

Protecting Your Business Name

…under which they do business. This is definitively one of the most frequently asked questions I get when advising business start-ups. Business Name Registrations A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation…

The 10-Step Guide to Starting a Business

…Most small businesses in British Columbia operate under one of the following structures: Sole Proprietorship (the owner/operator or self-employed) General Partnership (involving one or more partners) Corporation (also known as…

Small Business Incorporation Package

…have considered. Register for our small business incorporation package and learn from the professionals how and when the best time is to move from a proprietorship/partnership to an incorporated company….

Do I Have to Be Canadian to Start a Business in B.C.?

…sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation in BC, regardless of their citizenship status. This makes B.C. the most flexible province in the country regarding non-resident businesses. However, non-residents must meet the…