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Company Name
It is recommended to prepare three names in sequence for name availability search. Corporate names shall be written entirely in English and end with limited liability suffixes such as INC, LTD, LIMITED or INCORPORATION. Prohibited words including Royal, Bank, Commonwealth, ｕｎｉｏｎ and Chamber of Commerce must not be included in the corporate name.
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Shareholders and Directors
A minimum of one shareholder is required with no nationality restrictions; shareholders may be natural persons or legal entities. Individual shareholders may concurrently serve as corporate directors. Individual shareholders must be at least 18 years old and shall not be undischarged bankrupts or individuals with certain criminal records. Corporate shareholders must be legally valid and ongoing entities.
At least one director is required with no nationality restrictions, and the director must be a natural person. Individual shareholders are permitted to hold the director position simultaneously. Directors must be aged 18 or above and shall not be undischarged bankrupts or individuals with specified criminal convictions.
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Nature of Business / Business Scope
The corporation must engage in legitimate business activities. You may list specific business scopes, and all unregulated businesses can be operated without special approvals in general.
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Registered Address / Registered Agent
The corporation’s registered address must be physically located within British Columbia. Businesses may appoint a local BC registered agent to submit incorporation applications and provide ongoing compliance maintenance services.
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Sole Proprietorship
A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by a single individual, who retains full operational control and unlimited personal liability. This business structure features straightforward, low-cost registration; the owner only needs to register with local authorities and obtain a business licence.
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Partnership
A partnership is a business structure jointly operated by two or more shareholders. Its incorporation procedures are relatively simple. This type of business relies on stable cooperation among partners. All partners bear unlimited liability for the company’s debts, while enjoying the benefits of shared responsibilities and pooled resources.
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Incorporation
A limited company is a separate legal entity under which shareholders’ liability is limited to their invested capital, and their personal assets are protected from business liabilities. While its incorporation process is relatively complex with higher setup costs, it offers advantages including limited liability protection, perpetual existence and tax incentives. Changes in ownership or share transfers will not lead to the dissolution of the company, making it suitable for enterprises pursuing long-term stable operations.
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Basic Information
Copies of passports and proof‑of‑address documents (issued within the last 3 months, e.g. utility bills, telephone bills or bank statements) for each shareholder, director and manager (and secretary, if applicable).
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Individual Shareholder
Where the shareholder is a legal entity, please provide its certificate of incorporation, registered address, as well as identity and proof‑of‑address documents for natural persons holding 10% or more of its shares or interests.
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Corporate Shareholder
For BC‑Canada corporations with a legal‑entity shareholder, provide a group structure chart clearly illustrating the relationship between the company and natural persons holding 10% or more of its ultimate beneficial interests.
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Corporate Incorporation Order Form
Duly‑completed corporate incorporation order form (including due‑diligence form) provided by our company.
