Start a BC based business and keep business records up to date

Starting, expanding, or moving a business? BC Registries and Online Services manages the creation (registration and/or incorporation) and listing of businesses and organizations in British Columbia.

The BC Business Registry is a self-serve online resource where you can request your business name, register, and maintain your business all in one convenient location.

The new BC Registries account supports the following services (and more):

Business Registry

Start a B.C. based business and keep business records up to date. Here you are currently able to:

• Incorporate and manage benefit companies and cooperative associations.
• Register and manage general partnerships and sole proprietorships (including “Doing Business As” / DBA names).
• Go to BC Business Registry

Name Request

Research and request a name for your new or existing B.C. business. Here you are able to:

• Search for a business name.
• Manage your existing Name Request.
• Go to Name Request 

All registrations of businesses, not-for-profit societies, cooperative associations, and more, are administered and supported by BC Registries and Online Services. Please visit their site for the most up-to-date information.