Business Registration

Once your business name request has been approved, your next step is to register your business with the province of B.C. Depending on the business structure you decided on, the process and website to complete registration will be different but all will require your NR# (name reservation number). Links to the correct websites are provided below:

Note: Small Business BC can not assist in the registration for societies and corporations. If you prefer not to complete the incorporation application yourself online, you can get professional assistance from a lawyer to complete the incorporation process and consult you on the matter as you are creating a separate legal entity. We also offer a course to help familiarize yourself with the various business structures and how it can impact your business.

Are you looking to incorporate your business yourself?

Although we don’t recommend, you can incorporate your business without the guidance of a lawyer. We offer a webinar taught by lawyers who specializes in small business. It covers the various steps and considerations when incorporating your business. Click on the link below to find out the next webinar date:

Back to Lesson