Legal Question in Business Law in Canada

Non-resident incorporation in British Columbia

I currently live in the U.S. and am a U.S. citizen. I am looking to start a company in British Columbia. Is there a way to go ahead and incorporate a company in B.C. before actually moving there, so that I can begin to look for funding, etc.? There is no company in existence yet, so the branch or subsidiary options that I have seen would not apply.


Asked on 10/19/07, 1:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Meldon Ellis Ellis Business Lawyers

Re: Non-resident incorporation in British Columbia

The answer is yes.

You may either acquire a numbered company that is already incorporated OR you may incorporate a new B.C. company.

There are no residency requirements for incorporated under the BC Business Corporations Act.

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Answered on 10/19/07, 5:44 pm


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