Step 2 of 13
Register the business with BC Registry
Register your sole proprietorship and business name.
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- About $40 (confirm current fee)
Register online
Register a sole proprietorship through BC Registry Services. You will need your legal name, address and the business name from step 1.
Your address becomes public
Business registration details are public record. If you work from home and do not want strangers or customers to see your address, use a PO box or a mailing address service instead.
This matters more than usual when you sell adult products.
Keep it
Save the confirmation. You will need it for the bank account, the municipal licence and your supplier account.