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BC Company- Register in Minutes and Receive Numbered Company in 2 hours, Named company in 1 day

A Named corporation in BC is a particular kind of corporation that has a distinctive name and has been authorized by the government. No other corporation in BC is permitted to use the corporation's name
On the other hand, a Numbered corporation is a type of corporation that is assigned a unique number by the government instead of a name. This number serves as the corporation's legal name and distinguishes it from other corporations in BC.
The business owner has the option of registering their firm in BC as a named corporation or a numbered corporation. The decision to choose one type over the other depends on various factors such as branding, marketing, and personal preference.

Choose Your Corporation Type & Name

Will this be a named or numbered corporation?

Numbered Company

Named Company

Click here to see Example of Named and Numbered Corporation

Examples:
Numbered Corporation: 12345678 British Columbia Ltd.
Named Corporation: Adam Consultancy Inc.

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Corporation Name Rules in BC

Generally, a name should have two elements: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 and 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. The 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 element can't be a common English word, it has to be unique or made-up words. For example, " Tim Hortons Restaurant Inc". In this name 'Tim Hortons' is the 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞/𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. While the 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 can be common English words. An example is "Tim Hortons Restaurant ". 'Restaurant' is the 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. “Inc.” is mandatory legal suffix

Do you want RegiCorp to obtain a Name Reservation from the BC Government?*

Yes: Reserve & Proceed it

No: I have Name approval & just Proceed it

Name approval already done with RegiCorp

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Name Approval Document Required*

Let me upload it now

I will send by email

Upload Name Reservation Report

Accepted file types: pdf, docs, Max. file size: 15 MB.

Timeframe for Govt Name Approval:*

Approval in 24 Hours Government Turnaround $199

Approval in 21 Business Days $131

What will be your proposed corporation's name?

First Name Preference (Preferred)

Legal Designator

First Alternate Name choice (Optional)

Legal Designator

Second Alternate Name choice (Optional)

Legal Designator

Name Choice Rules: If your first Proposed Name is unavailable, we will register your alternate corporate name(s) in your order of preference. Regardless name rejection or approve, BC government does not issue refund; and therefore give 3 name choices in one submission; Utilize these 3 choices, by providing us 3 different names. The distinctive element must be unique or made up words and can't be common English word. The descriptive element can be common words.

Registered Office Address

An BC physical address is required to Register Corporation in BC where the government will send documents. If you do not have a physical address in BC you can use our Registered Address Service that includes mail receiving and forwarding.

Do you have an Address in BC for the Corporation?

Corporation's Registered office Address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Mailing Address

Same as corporation's address

Mailing Address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Records Office

Same as corporation's address

Records Office

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Registered Address and Mail Scanning Service

For 1 YEAR $ 599

For 2 YEARs $1099

For Life Time $15000

A British Colombia, physical address is required to Register Corporation in British Colombia,, where the government will send documents. If you do not have a physical address in British Colombia, you can use our Registered Address Service that includes mail receiving and forwarding.

Do you want a Future date for your corporation?

Select the future date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Note: You can Select Future date less than 11 days from today

Business product classification

Goods

Services

Both

Business activity (Specific)

Super-Express 2 Hours Rush Service is Available for Register a Numbered BC Corporation or named Corporation in 1 Day

BC Corporation Registration Now easy with RegiCorp. You need just 10 minutes to fill up our customer friendly form and submit. If you need any assistant to fill up this form you may call, email or chat with us.

RegiCorp Filling Fees*

$ 99.00 CAD

Government Filing & Admin Fees*

$ 350.00 CAD

Incorporation Agreement*

Includes (Drafted by BC Corporate Lawyer)

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CRA Business Number (Every Company must need it)*

Yes: Obtain BN $49

No: I will do later

Registration Timeline

How fast do you need your incorporation to be filed?

7 Days After receiving Name Approval ($00)

1 Day after Name Approval ($49)

2 Hours after Name Approval ($149)

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Choose documents Delivery Method:

Via Email $00

Via Email & Printed copy via postal service $33

Director(s) Information

The company's shareholders elect a director to direct the company's affairs. The directors are responsible for the overall management of the company and make all important decisions and carry out certain responsibilities. Each director has equal rights and MUST be required to be present when opening a bank account.

First name

Middle name (Optional)

Last name

Phone

Director's Canadian Residency

Citizen

None

Same as corporation's address

Complete address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Add Additional Director (if needed)

Second Director Details

First name

Middle Name (if any )

Last name

Canadian residency status

Citizen

None

Same as corporation's address

Address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Add Additional Director (if needed)

Third Director Details

First name

Middle name (Optional)

Last name

Canadian residency status

Citizen

None

Same as corporation's address

Address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Add Additional Director (if needed)

Fourth Director Details

First name

Middle name (if any)

Last name

Canadian residency status

Citizen

None

Same as corporation's address

Address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code

Add Additional Director (if needed)

Fifth Director Details

First name

Last name

Middle name (if any)

Canadian residency status

Citizen

The Articles of Incorporation is a legal document that establishes a corporation as a separate legal entity from its owners. It looks like a constitution of Corporation. It typically includes information such as the corporation's name, registered office address, number of shares authorized, restrictions on share transfers, and other key details about the business.

Articles of Incorporation

Standard (No specific class): Unlimited common shares, $00

Advanced (Two Share Class): Common voting & Common Non-voting $125 CAD

Custom (Your Own Words): Write or attach your own words $200

Standard share structure: This share structure is basically used by one and single owner (shareholder) corporation.It allows to issue unlimited number of shares without naming any specific share class. It does not make any distinction between voting shares and non-voting shares.

Advanced share structure: This structure is basically used by more than one owner and all the owners are family members corporation. It allows to issue class A common voting and class B common non-voting shares but does not allow issuing preferred shares.

Customize share structure: This structure is basically used by more than one owner and any one of the owners are non-family members (relatives, friends, business partners). This allows you to make custom share classes of your own (with/without preferred shares).

Custom (Your Own Words) Articles

Articles of Incorporation

I can Attach or email my file

I Can write or Email my file

I can write and Attach my file

Upload Articles

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Write about Class of share, details on the rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions, any restrictions on share transfer, or any other provisions.

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Rights, Privileges, Restrictions and Conditions

Please provide details on the rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions, if any, that apply to each share class, as well as the authority granted to the directors in relation to any series of shares that may be issued. If your corporation has only one share class, please indicate "NA".

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Restrictions on Share Transfers

Rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions (if any) attaching to each class of shares and directors' authority with respect to any class of shares which may be issued in series. If there is only one class of shares, enter "Not Applicable"

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Restrictions on Business or Powers

Restrictions, if any, on business the corporation may carry on or on powers the corporation may exercise. If none, enter "None"

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Other provisions

Other provisions, if any. write here or if no other provisions enter “NA”

Bylaws and Minute Book

When you incorporate in BC, you form a BC company. A minute book is mandatory for all BC corporations.

Bylaws are a set of rules and regulations that govern the internal management of a corporation. Bylaws typically cover topics such as the election of directors, the duties and powers of officers, the conduct of meetings, and other internal governance matters. A Minute book is a collection of legal documents that are kept by a corporation to document its corporate activities and decisions. It typically includes the Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, board and shareholder meeting minutes, resolutions, and other important documents.

Do you want RegiCorp Prepare Bylaws & Minutebook for your Corporation?

What is a Minute book and what is included in it?

Minute book is detailed records & documents of an incorporated company’s structure and activities. According to the corporation act Minute book is MANDATORY. It must be updated every year as part of the incorporation’s Annual Return to maintain its legal structure and include By-laws, Articles of Incorporation Any amendment, Resolutions and minutes, Shareholder and share transfer registers, Directors & Officers Registers, Notices that have been filed. If a business does not have them or keep them up to date, they are fined by the CRA as part of an audit. Banks might decline to give loans and any potential future sale of their business or assets could be in jeopardy or face extensive and costly legitimate deferrals. This Minute book prepared by our legal and accounting team

Shareholders, Officer, Share Price would be skipped if do not select Bylaws

Secretary

Other

Note: If you require more than five officers, please contact us. However, for now with up to five officers, you can proceed with your order, and later contact us to modify your order as needed. And send rest of information: info@regiCorp.ca

Share Structure

Initial Common share price

Most of the corporations set an initial share price $1.00 per share.

Share Structure

Initial price for Share Class A Voting Common share

Most of the corporations set an initial share price $1.00 per share.

Will you initially be issuing Share Class B Non-Voting Common shares?

Yes

Shareholders can be individuals or other Businesses. Shares are assigned in terms of number, not in percentage. In most cases, each shareholder have one share. If you have multiple shareholders and want to assign in percentage.

Number of Shareholders

First Shareholder Details

Name of first shareholder

First name Middle name (Optional) Last name

Address of First Shareholder

Same as corporation's address

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Number of share for first shareholder

2nd Shareholder Details

Name of 2nd shareholder

First name Middle name (Optional) Last name