menu icon

BC Registries and Online Services

BC Registry Services administers and supports the registration of businesses, personal property and manufactured homes.

View website

Online Resources

Showing 6 results

Sort by:
Preparing for B.C.’s New Societies Act: A Guide to the Transition Process

A guide with basic information about the transition process and other matters that societies may wish to consider over the coming months.
View PDF from BC Registries and Online Services


Personal Property Registry

This page explains who can register at the personal property registry and reasons for registration. It also details the requirements for each type of registration, where to register, and how to do that.
View website from BC Registries and Online Services


Filing Guide: How to file a Transition Application in Societies Online

A step-by-step guide to the Societies Act Transition Application.
View PDF from BC Registries and Online Services


New Societies Act: Impact on Pre-existing Societies

The Registry has produced a table explaining how the new Act will affect societies that already exist.
View website from BC Registries and Online Services


The New Societies Act

The Societies Act is new legislation that was passed in Spring 2015. It governs how societies (not-for-profit corporations) are created and run in B.C. and includes significant updates to allow for more flexibility in ...
View website from BC Registries and Online Services


Incorporating a Cooperative Association in British Columbia

Explains what you have to do to incorporate a cooperative association in BC. Includes how to make the incorporation documents and how to file them.
View website from BC Registries and Online Services