How to Form a British Columbia Company (BCBCA) (2026 Guide)
Everything non-residents need to register a British Columbia Corporation with BC Registry Services: fees, timeline, ownership rules, taxes, and the full formation process. 100% remote.
To form a British Columbia Company (BCBCA), register with BC Registry Services (fee: CAD $350) with a compliant registered office, minimum None capital, and formation documents. No Canadian residency requirement for directors. Processing takes 1 to 2 business days.
CAD $350
1 to 2 business days
CAD $43.39 annual report
No Canadian residency requirement for directors
Corporate Tax
Federal 15% + BC 12% = 27% combined general rate. CCPCs pay 9% federal + 2% BC = 11% on the first $500,000.
VAT / GST
GST at 5% federal plus BC PST at 7% on most retail sales.
Why form a British Columbia Corporation
- No Canadian residency requirement for directors
- Vancouver as gateway to Asia-Pacific markets
- Strong technology, film, and clean-energy sectors
Watch outs
- BC has separate Provincial Sales Tax (PST) at 7% on most retail sales in addition to federal GST
- Extra-provincial registration required in other Canadian provinces
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