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Businesses in British Columbia, Canada enjoy freedom from significant government involvement. Restrictions on investors, including those on the repatriation of capital, are limited. British Columbia has also significantly reduced the regulatory burden on foreign investment. Establish A New Business Foreign investors starting a new business, regardless of size, must file a short notice with the […]

British Columbia provides provincial tax credits and exemptions to encourage business investment and innovation. In Canada, including British Columbia, tax incentives are legislated and are available equally to all eligible businesses for qualifying activities. They are not negotiated on a taxpayer-by-taxpayer basis. Certain incentives target specific industries, including: Screen-based industries (film and television, interactive digital […]

Launch your growth with a North American head office in British Columbia If you’re ready to establish a North American head office, make a strategic decision by choosing British Columbia, Canada as your gateway to success. A Strong Business Case Choosing where to locate your North American head office is a significant decision. There’s a […]

British Columbia has made it easier to register a business, apply for permits and licences, and understand your obligations as an employer. Employment standards regulations are responsive to the needs of businesses. For example, high tech companies in British Columbia operate under labour rules that allow for a flexible work environment. Recognizing that high tech […]

Competitive Tax Climate As one of North America’s most dynamic business environments, British Columbia offers strategic advantages that include a competitive tax climate, a culture of innovation and rewarding industry-specific tax credit programs. Corporate Income Tax British Columbia’s general corporate income tax rate is only 12%. When combined with the federal rate, British Columbia businesses […]

British Columbia recognizes and values the benefits of a stable economy. Strong fiscal management and investments in the province’s future are two of the ways that we maintain our hard-earned reputation as a safe harbor for investments. Balancing The Budget British Columbia is legally obliged to balance its budget, a requirement that directly supports British […]

British Columbia Sector Opportunities. British Columbia’s expanding economy generates a wide range of investment opportunities. From natural resource extraction to technological innovation, creative industries, agriculture, and beyond, each industry sector provides competitive advantages for investors. Our skilled and innovative workforce, a generous supply of natural resources, and comprehensive transportation and communications systems ensure that businesses […]

A corporation shall prepare and maintain at its records office records containing (a) the articles and the bylaws, all amendments to the articles and bylaws, a copy of any unanimous shareholder agreement and any amendment to a unanimous shareholder agreement, (b) minutes of meetings and resolutions of shareholders, (c) copies of all notices required by […]

Registered office, records office, address for service by mail (1) A corporation shall at all times have a registered office within Alberta. (2) A notice of (a) the registered office, (b) a separate records office, if any, and (c) the post office box designated as the address for service by mail, if any, must be […]

A corporation, a guarantor of an obligation of the corporation or a person claiming through the corporation may not assert against a person dealing with the corporation or dealing with any person who has acquired rights from the corporation (a) that the articles, bylaws or any unanimous shareholder agreement have not been complied with, (b) […]