Most jurisdictions require corporations to file some kind of information return every year. This is called a BC Annual Report (“Annual Report”) in British Columbia. This article discusses filing an Annual Report in BC and things to consider before filing. It is...
Most jurisdictions require you to file some kind of information return every year. Still, the due date and requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so it’s important to look into your local jurisdiction’s requirements. The purpose of the annual return is...
Officers are responsible for the day-to-day actions of a corporation. The Officers are appointed by the Directors, controlled by the Directors, and report to the Directors. Officers usually have titles like President, CEO, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, CFO,...
I recently got asked the question, “how do I protect my business name across the country”? This question came from the owner of a provincial corporation in BC. It is a question that comes up a lot for people who have provincially-incorporated companies—and I wanted to...
Running your own business is highly rewarding, but it’s not always an easy feat. On top of juggling the day-to-day demands of your business, you might also be thinking about the environmental impact of your business. Our most current period of activity on Earth has...