Business Resources
The BBOT Business Resource section is a guide for growing businesses and professionals. Think of this as your introductory aid to researching, planning, and starting a new business in Burnaby.
Business Name Approvals
The first step in starting a new business is applying for a business name. The Name Approval process determines whether the name you intend to do business under is both appropriate and available.
Business Registrations
Once you have completed a successful business name approval, you have 56 days in which to register with the Government of BC that you will be conducting business under that name.
Other Corporate Registry Services
Every business in the province registered with the BC Corporate Registry, and the Burnaby Board of Trade can access information and generate documents such as corporate summaries, annual reports, and certificates of registration/good standing.
Certificate of Origins
Shipping Documents Made Easy
Certificates of Origin are required shipping documents when exporting goods to certain countries. These documents often need certification by a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade.
The BBOT offers on-demand documentation services. We provide our stamp, seal, and signature to certify Certificates of Origin for your exporting needs.
Call us at 604.412.0100 or email admin@bbot.ca to learn more.
