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BC Business Registry

Offers comprehensive information on starting a business in BC, including essential foundational understanding about different categories of business registration and the differences between them.

Start here: OneStop Business Registry

Start here: Permits, Licences & Registration

Government of BC Pesticides in Agriculture

Information for ranchers, farmers, growers, crop consultants, pest managers, and horticulturalists about the safe use of pesticides in BC.

Start here: Pesticide Restrictions

Start here: About Pesticides- Types, Names, and Formulations

BizPaL

This is the one-stop website to assist Canadian businesses that are just starting up, or expanding into new areas. BizPaL asks you a short series of questions about the nature and scope of your current or proposed business. Based on your answers, BizPaL provides you with a customized list of government permits and licences that you may require to operate your business. All of the information that you provide is kept anonymous, and you may save or print your results for future reference.

Consumer Protection BC | Free Website

This agency monitors the marketplace to ensure that businesses are communicating clearly and honestly to consumers about their products or services, be it through their contracts, disclosure of information, sales promises or advertising. They also regulate certain business sectors and their practices including Cemetery & Funeral Services, Debt Collection, Home Inspectors, Motion Pictures, Payday Lending, Telemarketers and travel Services. You can use this Website to search for active business licenses in areas they regulate.

Front Counter BC
This service simplifies the process for individuals or small-to-medium-sized natural resource businesses starting up or already operating.

Small Business BC | Free Website

This Website hosts a wealth of information for BC start-ups, including information on industry regulations.

Small Business BC (SBBC)

SBBC is a great place to start for information on BC specific regulations and guidelines, for whatever stage you are in your business development. This is a great post on the topic.

The Province of British Columbia

Provides information on programs and resources available to small business owners in British Columbia. Includes information on taxes and industry regulations. Start with the Permits, Licences & Registrations section.