Service Description

The name you choose for your business is one of the most important decisions you will make. It plays a huge role in the perception of your brand and securing your chosen business name is a critical early step in the start-up process.

Simplify the process and submit your business name request at Small Business BC. Our expert business advisors can help make this process easy by reviewing your name choices with you and filing the request on your behalf.

Approvals typically take 3-5 business days by email. Expedited requests (typically processed in 1 business day) available for an additional fee.

Related Products of Sole Proprietorships and General Partnerships
Guided Business Registration and Name Request: Guided name request and sole proprietorship/general partnership registration, GST registration (if required), as well as a printed registration certificate.

Not Decided Your Business Structure?
Read about the advantages and disadvantages for each business structure here.

Due to the rapidly evolving public health situation surrounding COVID-19, Small Business BC has reached the difficult decision to modify how we deliver our services in the coming weeks.

As an organization, our number one priority will always be the health and safety of our clients, staff and service providers. We also want to ensure we maintain the high service standards our clients expect. As such, we will be delivering all our services online, or over the phone, until further notice. See here for more information on our service changes. Please use our COVID-19 small business resources – including this practical checklist for business continuity.