Skip generic US form generators that leave you with one-class common shares and missing registries. Get a complete, audit-ready digital minute book, custom tax-efficient share structure, and mandatory BC Transparency Register.
Most online form sites (like Ownr or US platforms) are software companies that disclaim all liability. They hand you generic, single-class common shares that cost thousands to restructure later with an accountant. We do it right the first time.
| Feature / Corporate Protection | Generic DIY Form Mills | BCIncorporation.ca (Legal Counsel Backed) |
|---|---|---|
| Share Structure & Tax Flexibility Multi-class shares for dividend splitting, family trusts, or future investors. | ✕ Generic 1-Class Shares (Rigid; requires costly future reorganization) | ✓ Lawyer-Drafted Multi-Class (Common Voting, Non-Voting, Preferred) |
| BC Transparency Register Mandatory BC significant individuals register (s. 119.2 BCBCA). | ✕ Omitted or generic blank form (Exposes directors to $50,000+ BC fines) | ✓ Fully Assembled & Compliant Transparency Register Included |
| Complete Digital Minute Book Incorporation Agreement, Articles, Director/Shareholder resolutions, ledgers. | Partial (Often missing formal initial banking & organizational resolutions) | ✓ Complete 10-Document Bank & Audit-Ready Minute Book Package |
| Residential Address Privacy Keep your personal home address off the searchable public BC registry. | ✕ Publishes your home address on public BC Corporate Online | ✓ Professional Registered & Records Office Address Available |
| Legal Accountability Supervision by licensed British Columbia legal counsel. | ✕ Zero legal liability ("Software only, not legal advice") | ✓ Supervised & Reviewed by Qualified BC Legal Counsel |
From intake to official Certificate of Incorporation, everything is handled smoothly and digitally.
Choose your company name (or immediate numbered company), enter your director & shareholder details, and select your package below.
BC legal counsel reviews your filing, reserves your corporate name, and drafts your customized Articles, organizational resolutions, and registers.
Sign your incorporation bundle from your phone or laptop. We file directly with BC Corporate Online and deliver your official Certificate of Incorporation.
No hidden administrative charges. All official British Columbia government registry fees are 100% included.
e.g. 160XXXX B.C. LTD. Ideal for holding companies, real estate, or fast operational setups.
Includes mandatory $350 BC Registry filing fee
e.g. Pacific Mountain Ventures Ltd. Professional corporate identity for your operating business.
Includes $350 BC Registry fee + $30 official Name Reservation
Named company + 1-Year Registered & Records Office address + Annual Report filing.
Complete setup + 1-year corporate address & maintenance
Numbered companies can be filed and registered on the exact same business day. For Named companies, the BC Registry currently takes 1 to 3 business days to approve name reservation requests before filing.
Under section 119.2 of the BC Business Corporations Act, every BC private company must create and maintain a Transparency Register identifying "significant individuals" (those who own or control 25%+ of shares or voting rights). Failing to maintain this register can result in statutory fines of up to $50,000 for directors. Every package we produce includes a fully compliant Transparency Register.
Unlike basic DIY websites that give you 100 single-class common shares, our legal counsel provides a multi-class capital structure (Class A Voting Common, Class B Non-Voting Common, Class C Preferred). This gives you the flexibility your accountant needs for tax minimization, dividend declaration, or bringing on future investors without expensive restructuring fees.
Yes, you can use any physical address in BC. However, that address becomes permanently searchable on the public BC Corporate Online registry. If you work from home or value privacy, our Executive Package provides a professional Registered & Records Office address so your home address stays off public records.