For further information visit the Corporate Registry website. Many businesses operating in the Province of British Columbia must apply to the Consumer Taxation Branch for registration as a vendor under the Social Service Tax Act before commencing business. Virtually all employers in BC are required to register with WCB before commencement of business. For further information visit the WCB website . If your business is federally or provincially incorporated, or if you are a non-resident corporation operating in Canada, you have to file a corporate income tax return For further information visit the CCRA website .
Municipalities normally require the licensing of business premises.
A list of municipalities that accept business licences completed through OneStop can be found here . Business licence applications are also available from the municipal office. Fees and types of licences are determined by municipal bylaws, and vary from one municipality to another. At present, business licences are not required in non-municipal areas of the province. In some isolated cases, you may also be required to contact municipalities in which you conduct business but do not maintain premises.