Registering a Business
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One-Stop BC Business Registration
This service was developed by the BC government and enables a business to register with multiple public sector agencies and local government in one step without having to duplicate processes. Register your business at OneStop.
This service can be used by:
- Sole proprietorships
- Corporations
- Incorporated societies
- Partnership
- Co-operatives
- Associations
You can use this service to:
- Instantly register your sole proprietorship or general partnership with the BC Corporate Registry (Note: This registration requires pre-approval of your business name. Forms can be obtained at Community Futures or the Government Agent Office)
- Register as a vendor for the provincial sales tax with the BC Consumer Taxation Branch
- Register as an employer with the Workers' Compensation Board of BC
- Apply for personal optional protection with Workers' Compensation Board of BC
- Apply for a business number account with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency for HST, payroll deductions, corporate income tax, and import/export account.
- Apply for one or more municipal business licences with participating municipalities
Click below if OneStop Business Registration is for you!
