Doing business in BC

Starting, Expanding, or Moving a Business?

Welcome to the OneStop Business Registry where you can do the most commonly required business registrations and transactions.

1. Find information on starting your business

   Information on starting a new business.

2. Choose your business name and get it approved

   This is the first step in registering your business.

3. Ready to register your business:
   • Sole Proprietorship or General Partnership
   • Canada Revenue Agency
     • GST/HST
     • Payroll deductions
     • Import/export accounts
   • Provincial Sales Tax (PST) for new businesses only
   • WorkSafeBC - the Workers' Compensation Board of B.C.
   • Local Government Business Licences.
4. Incorporate your company

   Incorporate your company and file other Business Corporations Act forms over the Internet.

5. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB)
   • Renew your liquor licence
   • Apply for a Restaurant (Food-Primary) Liquor Licence
   • Submit Catered Events
   • Agreement to Transfer a Restaurant (Food-Primary) Liquor Licence
   • Transfer of Ownership of a Restaurant (Food-Primary) Liquor Licence
6. Change your business address

   Automatically notify many participating public agencies of your business address change.

7. Find more business information

   Go here for specialized advice on growing your business.