Account Set-Up

In order to register a Sole Proprietorship you need an Approved Name Request number

Do you have an Approved Name Request number?

In order to register a Partnership you need a Name Request number

Do you have an Name Request number?

Would you like to apply for a Name Request number?

Warning: You need to select at least one registration to start using the system. The registration assistant can help you choose the registrations you need. If you already know what registrations you need, click 'Back' and select them from the list.

Answer each question below and click Next to continue to Step 2.

• I'm an individual starting a business (Sole Proprietorship)
  Yes No
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  Choose this option if you are starting a business and using a business name other than your own personal name.

  If you have not yet reserved your business name (and paid the registration fee), please do this first. Visit our Request Approval for a Business Name web page for information.

• I'm registering a DBA/Trade name (Sole Proprietorship)
  Yes No
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  Choose this option if you are registering a business trade or "doing business as" (DBA) name or starting a business and using a business name other than your own personal name.

  If you have not yet reserved your business name (and paid the registration fee), please do this first. Visit our Request Approval for a Business Name web page for information.

• I'm starting a business with partners (General Partnership)
  Yes No
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  Choose this option if you are starting a business with another individual or company.

  If you have not yet reserved your business name (and paid the registration fee), please do this first. Visit our Request Approval for a Business Name web page for information.

Do you plan to sell or provide goods or services anywhere in Canada and need to charge GST?
Yes No

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GST is a sales tax that applies to the supply of almost all goods and services in Canada. Registering for GST is mandatory for all businesses with gross annual revenue greater than $30,000, unless your product or service is exempt. However, if you voluntarily register, you may be reimbursed for GST that you pay out for business expenses. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada website .

Answer each question below and click 'Next' to continue to Step 3.

• Do you need optional workplace disability insurance from WorkSafeBC?
  Yes No
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  Personal Optional Protection (POP) is an optional insurance coverage available to employers and independent operators without workers, who are not automatically covered for compensation purposes under the Workers Compensation Act.

  For eligible proprietors and partners, your POP coverage, once accepted, will pay health care, wage-loss, and rehabilitation benefits if you have work-related injury or occupational disease.

  The cost of your POP coverage depends on the monthly amount of coverage you choose and your premium rate. Your premium rate is based on the nature of your business and the industry you operate in.

  If you operate as a proprietor or a partner, you do not employ workers, and do not wish to cover yourself for workers’ compensation, you cannot register with WorkSafeBC, as there would be no one to insure under your account.

• Do you operate an incorporated business that is not currently registered with WorkSafeBC?
  Yes No
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  If you operate a limited company and hire workers, you are required to register with WorkSafeBC. Shareholders are considered workers if they are active in your business.

• Have you already hired employees or workers?
  Yes No
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  Workers include anyone your firm hires under a contract of service. A worker may be hired on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or casual basis. A worker may be paid salary, piece work, commission, or other type of remuneration. Shareholders, officers, and directors of incorporated companies are considered workers.

• Are you hiring new employees or workers within the next four weeks?
  Yes No
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  Employees or workers include anyone you pay - whether it is hourly, commission, piece work or other.

  Owners of a business are not counted as workers unless they are officers or directors of the incorporated company that operates the business.

  If you do not have or know a specific date by which you plan to hire employees, choose No.

• Are you hiring new employees or workers after the next four weeks?
  Yes No
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  Employees or workers include anyone you pay - whether it is hourly, commission, piece work or other.

  Owners of a business are not counted as workers unless they are officers or directors of the incorporated company that operates the business.

  If you do not have or know a specific date by which you plan to hire employees, choose NO.

  If you hire workers in the future, remember to come back to this site to check your registration requirements.

• Have you hired contractors or subcontractors?
  Yes No
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  Subcontractors are hired on a contract basis to provide labour and services to companies to fulfill their contractual obligations. Anyone who enters into a contract with the prime contractor may be considered a subcontractor. A subcontractor who is hired under a contract of service, may be considered a worker under the Workers Compensation Act.

Answer each question below and click 'Next' to view the registrations OneStop recommends.

• Will you import or export goods for commercial purposes into or out of Canada?
  Yes No
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  An import/export account is required to clear goods through Canada Customs.

  Also, a foreign business that imports goods into Canada for the purposes of hosting meetings, or seminars, will require an import/export account.

• Does the business operate a taxi or limousine service?
  Yes No
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  If you operate a taxi or limousine service, you are required to register for GST/HST even if your annual world wide GST/HST taxable sales are $30,000.00 or less.

• Is this a non-resident business?
  Yes No
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  You are considered a non-resident business if you do not have an office, factory, or warehouse in Canada. This does not include the place of business of your agent in Canada.

• Will you be selling or leasing PST-taxable products or services to the end user?
  Yes No
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  For further information about the Provincial Sales Tax, please refer to the Ministry of Finance website .
• Will you be offering four or more units of accommodation?
  Yes No
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  For further information about the Provincial Sales Tax, please refer to the Ministry of Finance website .

• Are there municipalities in which you conduct business but presently do not have a business licence?
  Yes No
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  Do I need a Business Licence?

  Business licences are required in most municipalities and other local governments. Licencing requirements and fees vary based on area bylaws so it's best to contact the individual local governments to find out what is required for the areas where you do business.

  Visit CivicInfoBC to find contact information for local governments.