Last reviewed in February 2023 by the Clicklaw Editors

The resources below provide information on how to start a small business in BC, what you need to do, and what resources are available to you.

Good starting points include:

• Starting a Small Business, from People's Law School, is a very brief overview of the different ways to start a small business, what you need to do, and where to find information. Also, see their factsheets on Incorporating a Company and Forming a Partnership.
• Protecting Your Business, from the Government of Canada, has guides on a variety of topics including emergency and diaster planning, business insurance, intellectual property and more.

Need more help?.

• The Business Law Clinic at the Allard School of Law at UBC provides assistance with general legal questions regarding small business.
• The Business Law Clinic at the University of Victoria provides legal information on business law matters.

See our related common questions:

• See all common questions about business & non-profits

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starting a business, small business. forming a company, incorporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, franchise, business license