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Incorporate in British Columbia, no residency rule

Reserve your name, then incorporate with BC Registries: $350 government fee, 1–2 days, flat fees from $149.

Incorporate in British Columbia See total price

4:3 photo · 1200×900 · entrepreneur in British Columbia — recognizable workplace, natural light; no flag or official symbol

Registry fee: $350
Typical turnaround: [turnaround]
Residency: No requirement
Annual return: $43.39
Registry: BC Registries

Facts verified on 2026-10-28 by the team · Source: BC Registries, Business Corporations Act, SBC 2002, c. 57 · Next check: 2027-01-28

Requirements

What British Columbia requires

A summary of the law in British Columbia. Watch out for: name reservation required first.

Corporate nameRequiredDistinctive element + legal element (“Inc.”, “Ltd.”…). Name reservation required first.

DirectorsNo requirementAt least one adult individual director. Residency: no requirement.

Head office in British ColumbiaRequiredCivic address (no P.O. box alone). Non-residents use our registered office, included in the Non-resident plan.

Share capitalDefault structureWe suggest two classes (common and preferred) for tax flexibility. Legal minimum: [to verify].

Annual returnYearlyFiled with the registry, fee $43.39. Watch and Compliance handle it with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.

Steps specific to British Columbia

The flow is the same everywhere; some screens adapt to the registry’s rules.

Step 1Name checkedLive search in the registry and Nuans. Named or numbered company.BC-specific: Name reservation required first.
Step 2People and officeDirectors, officers, shareholders. Head office with an “Incorpo address” option.BC-specific: director residency: no requirement.
Step 3Review and signTotal shown: our fee + $350. E-signature, payment, then human review.BC-specific: articles drafted in the registry’s language.
Step 4Filing and numbersSame-day filing. Certificate in [turnaround]; tax registrations requested for you.BC-specific: typical turnaround [turnaround].