BC Registries
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This jurisdiction’s full registry is not integrated. Results covered here come from separate sources; use the official service to confirm provincial or territorial registration.
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Guidance checked October 30, 2026.
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Search federal corporations with a filed office in this region. This filter does not cover every provincial or territorial registration; confirm those with the official registry.
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Key facts for this registry
Start with BC Registries and select the application for the entity type; company searches distinguish active and historical records.
| Identifier to prepare | Incorporation or registration number. |
|---|---|
| Access and fees | Some company information is free; summaries and online-filed documents carry fees. |
| Choosing a document | Corporate summary, filed documents or the required status/good-standing certificate. |
Carry out an official search
- Choose the relevant BC registry service.
- Search by number or company name.
- Select active or historical records.
A former company is missing? Check historical records before concluding it was never registered.
These steps guide the research; available screens and products can vary by entity type.
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Continue the right check
Compare federal and provincial incorporation · Distinguish business and corporation numbers
Business types covered
Companies, benefit companies, societies, cooperatives, proprietorships, partnerships and extra-provincial entities through the relevant application.
Read the official guidanceChoose and check a name
A word-name incorporation normally starts with a name request. An approved reservation lasts 56 days. A numbered company does not need a name reservation.
Read the official guidanceIncorporate or register
Prepare an incorporation agreement and articles, then file the incorporation application. Most companies use Corporate Online; benefit companies use the BC Registry application.
Read the official guidanceUnderstand government fees
A standard BC limited company costs $350 CAD to incorporate, plus $30 for name approval if needed. The standard annual report is $43.39. The fees page lists $35 for a status or good-standing certificate including its search fee.
Read the official guidanceKeep up with annual filings
An incorporated company files an annual report within two months after its anniversary date. An access code or company password is needed for filing.
Read the official guidanceObtain official documents
The official forms page lists a Certificate of Good Standing order form. A status certificate and good-standing certificate each include a search charge in the published schedule.
Read the official guidanceHow should you interpret a match?
Match the legal name and identifier, then check status and the date of the information. Registration does not guarantee solvency or trustworthiness. If there is no result, check spelling, previous names and the incorporating jurisdiction.
British Columbia registry questions
Which business types does this registry cover?
Companies, benefit companies, societies, cooperatives, proprietorships, partnerships and extra-provincial entities through the relevant application.
Read the official scopeWhen is the annual filing due?
An incorporated company files an annual report within two months after its anniversary date. An access code or company password is needed for filing.
Check the filing rulesHow can I obtain official evidence?
The official forms page lists a Certificate of Good Standing order form. A status certificate and good-standing certificate each include a search charge in the published schedule.
See available official documentsOfficial sources
Source checked October 30, 2026. A page check does not mean a transaction was completed or tested.
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www2.gov.bc.caBC Registries — reference 3
www.corporateonline.gov.bc.caBC Registries — reference 4
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