Registering your existing Canadian corporation under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act as an Extra-Provincial Corporation allows your company to legally operate, expand, and conduct business in British Columbia while maintaining its original jurisdiction of incorporation. A Domestic British Columbia Extra-Provincial Registration gives entrepreneurs the legal authority to carry on business, open offices, and access British Columbia's strong and diversified economy with full compliance under provincial law. Whether you are expanding operations, opening a new branch, or establishing a business presence, our British Columbia Extra-Provincial Registration Service makes it simple to register extra-provincially in British Columbia online quickly and accurately.

British Columbia offers a business-friendly environment, competitive tax rates, and efficient corporate filing systems—making British Columbia Extra-Provincial Registration the ideal solution for companies seeking British Columbia business registration, corporate expansion, and long-term growth across Canada.

Already incorporated in another Canadian province/territory or federally and now expanding into British Columbia? Our British Columbia Extra-Provincial Registration (domestic) lets your existing corporation legally carry on business in British Columbia while keeping its home jurisdiction intact. We handle the entire British Columbia Extra-Provincial Registration process—from NUANS name search to corporate filing—for a smooth, 100% online experience.

Completing your Extra-Provincial Registration in British Columbia allows your company to sign contracts, hire employees, and promote your products/services throughout the province. Our professional British Columbia Corporate Registration Service ensures your company meets all British Columbia business registration requirements and remains compliant with the British Columbia Business Corporations Act.

What’s Included

✅ Preliminary name check / Name Search Report (as applicable) – $80
✅ Preparation of British Columbia extra-provincial registration forms and supporting documents
✅ Filing with the British Columbia Corporate Registry
✅ Electronic delivery of the Certificate of Registration and filed documents (PDF)
✅ Guidance on post-registration compliance (annual returns, changes, renewals)

Registered Agent Requirement in British Columbia

All extra-provincial corporations must appoint a Registered Agent (Attorney for Service) with a physical address in British Columbia. You may appoint your own agent. If you don't have one, we can provide a Registered Agent Service that includes a business address for registration purposes:

– $1,200 lifetime (one-time fee)
– $600 annual fee

Required Documents

– Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
– Copy of the Articles of Incorporation (or most recent restated/amalgamated version, if any)
– Copy of a valid government-issued ID for any one director (passport or driver's license)

Fees

– True Registries Canada Service Fee: $125
– NUANS Name Search Report: $80
– British Columbia Government Filing Fee: $350
– GST (5%): $27.75

Total: $582.75 (All-Inclusive)

Pricing covers preparation, filing, and delivery of your official documents by email. (Registered Agent Service is optional and billed separately if needed.)

Processing Time

Most British Columbia extra-provincial registrations are completed within 24–48 hours after we receive all required documentation. Your Certificate of Registration is delivered electronically (PDF).

Important Note

This service applies exclusively to domestic corporations already incorporated in a Canadian province or federally that need to register extra-provincially in British Columbia.
If your company was incorporated outside of Canada, you must use our Branch Registration or Subsidiary Registration pages to order the correct service.

Why Choose True Registries Canada

– Flat $125 service fee + transparent government charges
– Expert handling of British Columbia forms and requirements
– 100% online process with fast turnaround
– Clear guidance to keep you compliant after registration
– Optional Registered Agent to simplify your British Columbia presence

Whether your corporation is federal, Ontario, Alberta, or another Canadian jurisdiction, we make it simple to register extra-provincially in British Columbia and begin operations confidently.