Incorporate in British Columbia for $35, Prepared and Filed by a CPA Firm
Start your British Columbia incorporation for $35.00, HST included. BC Registries and Online Services charges $350.00 for the Incorporation Application, and $30.00 more for a Name Approval Request if you want a named company. We pass both through at cost as separate lines. A CPA reviews your share structure before anything is filed.
AFFORDABLE Service to Incorporate a Company in British Columbia
A numbered BC company costs $385.00 in total: our $35.00 fee with HST included, plus the $350.00 Incorporation Application fee charged by BC Registries and Online Services. A named company adds a $30.00 Name Approval Request, for $415.00. Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA.
British Columbia has no director residency requirement, which makes it the province many non-resident founders choose. What a CPA firm adds is the part the registry never checks: the incorporation agreement, articles drafted for the ownership you expect, and your transparency register in place from day one. Register your BC company online today for $35, HST included.
Actively Accepting New Incorporations
Numbered and named BC companies for owners in British Columbia, across Canada and abroad.
Open Evenings and Weekends
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Sunday, from 13 Ontario offices and online.
Always Within Reach
Call 647-212-9559. We do not bill for calls while your filing is in progress.
British Columbia Incorporation Services
- A CPA reviews your share structure, your incorporators, your directors and your BC addresses before anything is submitted.
- Your Name Approval Request filed through Name Requests Online, with three name choices in order of preference, for a named company.
- Your proposed name checked against the distinctive, descriptive and designation rules before you pay the $30.00 fee.
- The incorporation agreement required by section 10 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
- The articles required by section 12 and the notice of articles required by section 11.
- The Incorporation Application filed with BC Registries and Online Services, with your certificate and incorporation number emailed to you.
- A first draft of your transparency register of significant individuals.
- Written dates for your annual report, Notice of Change of Directors and transparency register updates.
Incorporating a Company in British Columbia the Right Way
A BC company is incorporated the moment the application is filed, so everything that shapes it is settled first. Altering the articles after recognition is another filing and another fee, so voting common, non-voting common and a preferred class go in now, when they cost nothing extra.
British Columbia also asks for things other provinces do not. Each incorporator signs an incorporation agreement, the company keeps articles separate from its public notice of articles, and a private company must keep a transparency register of significant individuals from the day it exists. The annual report then falls due within two months after each anniversary of recognition, whatever your fiscal year end.
Our British Columbia Incorporation Services
Our professional fees include HST. Government fees are separate, itemised and charged exactly as the government charges them.
NUANS Report for BC Companies
Where you also register in Ontario, the Ontario-biased NUANS report a named corporation needs there.
Incorporation Service for BC Companies
Your BC Incorporation Application, incorporation agreement, articles and notice of articles, reviewed by a CPA.
Address Service for BC Companies
A downtown Toronto office address for Ontario and federal corporations. A BC company keeps its offices in BC.
Payroll Service for BC Companies
The payroll account and source deductions for an owner who takes salary or hires staff.
One Window Service for BC Companies
Articles, business number, GST and payroll accounts set up in one engagement.
Corporate Annual Filing for BC Companies
Your BC annual report filed within two months after each anniversary of recognition.
Corporate Tax Filing for BC Companies
Your T2 corporate income tax return, prepared from reconciled books.
Federal Incorporation for BC Companies
A federal corporation where you need name protection across Canada.
Holding Company Setup for BC Companies
A holding company above your operating company, reviewed first against the shared $500,000 limit.
Everything a BC Incorporation Involves
Each step below is part of the filing we prepare, or a rule you live with once the company exists.
What It Costs to Incorporate in BC
Our fee is $35.00, HST included. BC Registries and Online Services charges $350.00 for the Incorporation Application.
- Numbered company: $385.00 in total
- Named company: add the $30.00 Name Approval Request, $415.00 in total
- Priority name review: $100.00 on top of the $30.00
- Every government fee is its own line, at cost
The Name Approval Request, Not a NUANS Report
British Columbia does not use NUANS. You file a Name Approval Request through Name Requests Online, with up to three names in order of preference.
- Distinctive, descriptive and designation elements
- Approved names are reserved for 56 days
- The application must be filed inside that window
- A lapsed reservation means a new request and fee
The Numbered Company Alternative
The registrar assigns the next available incorporation number, giving a name in the form 1234567 B.C. Ltd.
- No $30.00 Name Approval Request
- No wait for name review
- Adopt a name later by altering the notice of articles
- Often the fastest route to a bank account
The Incorporation Agreement
Section 10 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) requires each incorporator to agree to take one or more shares.
- Each incorporator’s full name, signature and date
- The number and class of shares each takes
- Kept at the records office, not filed
- A missing agreement is a gap in your records
Your Articles and Notice of Articles
The articles under section 12 are the internal rulebook. The notice of articles under section 11 is the public filing.
- Share classes and special rights and restrictions
- Rules for directors, officers and shareholders
- The notice of articles names the directors and offices
- Only the notice of articles is public
Directors and Your BC Offices
A private BC company needs at least one director under section 120, and a public company at least three.
- No director residency requirement of any kind
- Directors must be individuals aged 18 or over
- Registered and records offices must be in BC under section 34
- A post office box alone is not accepted
The Transparency Register
Every private BC company keeps a register of significant individuals at its records office. It is not public.
- 25% or more of the shares or votes makes a significant individual
- So does the right to elect or remove a majority of directors
- Updated within 30 days of new information
- Inspected only by directors and specified authorities
The BC Annual Report
Section 51 requires an annual report within two months after each anniversary of the date the company was recognized.
- Government fee: $43.39
- Tied to the anniversary, not your fiscal year end
- Missed reports can lead to dissolution
- Separate from your T2 corporate income tax return
Registering Outside British Columbia
A BC company that carries on business in another province registers there as an extraprovincial corporation.
- Ontario registration for a BC company trading in Ontario
- Alberta and Saskatchewan streamlined under the New West Partnership
- A corporation from outside BC registers within two months of starting business there
- We confirm the steps for each province before you trade
Free British Columbia Incorporation Consultation
Case Studies: British Columbia Incorporation
Vancouver Start-Up – A Board Living Outside Canada
The problem: Two founders living in Singapore wanted a Canadian company for a Vancouver product launch and had been told a quarter of the directors must be resident Canadians.
What we did: We explained that the federal rule does not apply to a BC company, incorporated a numbered BC company with both founders as directors, and drafted the transparency register from the share register we built with them.
The result:
- Numbered BC company filed at $385.00
- Both founders appointed as directors
- Transparency register in place on day one
Surrey Retailer – Three Names, One Approval
The problem: A Surrey retailer wanted a named company and had a first-choice name close to an existing business.
What we did: We checked all three choices against the registrar’s rules before paying, filed the Name Approval Request in order of preference, and filed the Incorporation Application well inside the 56-day reservation.
The result:
- Named BC company filed at $415.00
- Second-choice name approved and used
- Application filed inside the reservation window
Toronto Software Firm – Expanding West
The problem: A Toronto software company hiring a team in Kelowna wanted a separate BC company and was unsure whether PST applied to what it sold.
What we did: We incorporated a BC subsidiary under the Ontario parent, reviewed GST and BC PST registration separately before the first invoice, and set up the annual report and T2 dates in one written calendar.
The result:
- Numbered BC company filed at $385.00
- GST and PST position settled before invoicing
- Annual report date confirmed in writing
Here is how to incorporate a company in British Columbia with Open Corporation for $35: a CPA firm prepares and files your BC company and tells you exactly what falls due after it is recognized.
Intake and CPA Review
Complete the intake form. A CPA reviews your shares, incorporators, directors and BC addresses within one business day.
Name Approval Request
For a named company we file your Name Approval Request. A numbered company skips this step entirely.
Sign and File
You sign the incorporation agreement and articles, and we file the Incorporation Application. The company exists from that moment.
Register and Calendar
We send your certificate, a first draft of the transparency register, and your annual report date in writing.
Why Choose Open Corporation for $35 for BC Incorporation?
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Transparent Pricing – No Hidden Fees
Our fee of $35.00 includes HST. Government fees are passed on exactly as BC Registries charges them. Every 2026 government registry fee in one table.
| Item | Amount | HST | Total | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our incorporation fee: CPA review, incorporation agreement, articles and notice of articles, and filing of the Incorporation Application under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) | $35.00 | Included | $35.00 | Open Corporation for $35, a department of Gondaliya CPA |
| Government fee: Incorporation Application, BC limited company | $350.00 | Not applicable | $350.00 | BC Registries and Online Services |
| Government fee: Name Approval Request, named companies only | $30.00 | Not applicable | $30.00 | BC Registries and Online Services, through Name Requests Online |
| Government fee: priority name review, optional, on top of the $30.00 | $100.00 | Not applicable | $100.00 | BC Registries and Online Services |
| Government fee: annual report, every year after incorporation | $43.39 | Not applicable | $43.39 | BC Registries and Online Services |
| Total to incorporate a numbered BC company | $385.00 | Included in our $35.00 | $385.00 | Us and BC Registries, as two separate lines |
| Total to incorporate a named BC company | $415.00 | Included in our $35.00 | $415.00 | Us and BC Registries, as separate lines |
What the $35.00 Does Not Cover
- The $350.00 Incorporation Application fee and, for a named company, the $30.00 Name Approval Request.
- The minute book, share certificates, resolutions and the central securities register.
- Ongoing upkeep of the transparency register after we hand you the first draft.
- Legal advice. We are a CPA firm, not a law firm.
- A registered or records office in British Columbia, which you must supply.
- The CRA business number, GST and BC PST registration, payroll, bookkeeping and your T2.
- Annual reports in later years and later Notices of Change of Directors.
- Extraprovincial registration and trademark searching.
How Long Each Stage Takes
| Stage | Who | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Intake and CPA review | Us | 1 business day |
| Name Approval Request filed, named only | Us | 1 business day |
| Name reviewed by the registrar | BC Registries | Varies; priority review available |
| Documents drafted for signature | Us | 1 business day |
| Incorporation Application filed | Us | Same day as signed documents |
| Company recognized | BC Registries | On filing (registry stated) |
| Transparency register first draft | Us | 2 business days after |
Provincial sales tax is the question that separates a British Columbia file from an Alberta one.
GST and BC PST
GST registration follows the $30,000 small supplier threshold, but PST is a separate registration with the BC Ministry of Finance that turns on what you sell. We settle it before the first invoice.
Share classes
Altering the articles after recognition is another filing and another fee, so voting common, non-voting common and a preferred class go in at incorporation.
Transparency register
Significant individuals are identified and recorded at the records office from the day the company exists, and updated within 30 days of any change.
Family shareholdings
A name on the central securities register is a corporate fact, not a tax outcome. Dividends to family members are tested under section 120.4 of the Income Tax Act.
Two dates
Your fiscal year end sets the T2 and instalments. The annual report is due within two months after each anniversary of recognition.
Money and structure
Salary against dividends, whether an associated company shares the $500,000 limit, whether a holding company justifies a second return, and whether a section 85 rollover should carry an existing business across.
Ready to Incorporate in British Columbia the Right Way?
Pay $35.00 including HST. A CPA settles your shares, your name and your BC offices, and we file the same day you approve.
British Columbia Incorporation From Anywhere in Canada
BC incorporations are filed online, so you never need to visit. We incorporate remotely for owners in Vancouver, Surrey and across British Columbia, and for founders anywhere in Canada or abroad. When you want to meet, our offices are open 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Sunday, on 647-212-9559.
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Frequently Asked BC Incorporation Questions
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Meet Your BC Incorporation Experts
A Chartered Professional Accountant reviews your shares, name and BC offices before anything is filed.
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Insights Relevant to BC Incorporation
Which provinces require a resident Canadian director
Why British Columbia is open to non-resident boards.
What a transparency register must record
Significant individuals, the 25% test and updates.
What is due after your company is recognized
Business number, GST, year end and the first filings.
Corporate name rules
Distinctive, descriptive and legal elements explained.
10 Smart BC Incorporation Tips That Save You Money
Start numbered if you need a bank account fast
A numbered BC company skips the Name Approval Request and can be filed as soon as your documents are signed.
File inside the 56-day window
An approved name is reserved for 56 days. Let it lapse and you pay for a new Name Approval Request.
Rank three names, not one
The Name Approval Request takes up to three names in order of preference, so a refusal of your first choice does not end the request.
Draft three share classes on day one
Voting common, non-voting common and preferred cost nothing extra at incorporation and save an alteration later.
Keep the incorporation agreement
It is not filed, but each incorporator’s signed agreement belongs in your records office from the start.
Build the transparency register immediately
Every private BC company must keep it from the day it exists and update it within 30 days of a change.
Diary the annual report by anniversary
It is due within two months after each anniversary of recognition, not after your fiscal year end.
Settle PST before your first invoice
BC PST is a separate registration from GST and depends entirely on what you sell.
Use a physical BC address
Both the registered and records offices must be in British Columbia, and a post office box alone is refused.
Plan registration in other provinces
A BC company trading in Ontario or elsewhere registers there as an extraprovincial corporation.
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Ready to Incorporate in British Columbia Accurately and Affordably?
Fill in the intake form and we confirm your name, share classes, incorporators and BC records office before we file. Our fee is $35.00 with HST included; the $350.00 Incorporation Application fee and, for a named company, the $30.00 Name Approval Request are charged exactly as BC Registries charges them. Pay by Interac e-Transfer to info@gondaliyacpa.ca with the security question set to “Not Applicable”, as auto-deposit is enabled. Card is also accepted.
No legal advice. Gondaliya CPA Professional Corporation is a firm of Chartered Professional Accountants licensed by CPA Ontario, firm registration number 61330051. It is not a law firm. We prepare and file corporate documents and we provide accounting and tax advice. Nothing on this page is legal advice, and reading it creates no solicitor and client relationship. For legal advice, including advice on a shareholder agreement before you sign it, consult a lawyer licensed in the province where your corporation carries on business.
Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA.
