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These organizations may be useful when considering registering an international business in BC

The International Business (IB) Program

The BC Ministry of Finance administers the IB program, which allows eligible companies to apply for favourable tax treatment in British Columbia. Information and registration materials are available online.

Invest In British Columbia

Invest British Columbia is a partnership of provincial, federal and local economic development organizations working together to expand business investment in British Columbia.

Other Important Sources of Information

Asia Pacific Foundation

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization dealing with Canadian relations with Asia. It undertakes research and develops and distributes timely information and focused analysis for business and policy makers.

BC Film Commission

Established in 1978, the British Columbia Film Commission is a branch of the provincial government working to ensure that the business of film and television production thrives as a value proposition for our domestic and international clientele.

BC Innovation Council

The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is the lead organization charged with advancing innovation and commercialization in British Columbia.

Business Council of British Columbia

The Business Council of British Columbia, established in 1966, is an association representing approximately 210 large and medium-sized enterprises engaged in business in British Columbia. Members are drawn from all major sectors of the provincial economy, including forest products, mining, manufacturing, transportation, agri-food, telecommunications, information technology, financial services, energy, tourism, retail, construction, healthcare, education and the professions. Taken together, the corporate members and the associations affiliated with the Business Council are responsible for one-quarter of all jobs in British Columbia.

Canada Revenue Agency

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories, including international trade legislation and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.

Canadian Bankers Association

The Canadian Bankers Association is a professional industry association that provides both the public and its members - the chartered banks of Canada - with information and research.

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association

For more than 130 years, CME has successfully represented the interests of Canadian business, keeping members on the competitive edge of world-class manufacturing and trade.

Chamber of Shipping of BC

The Chamber of Shipping is a not-for-profit trade association representing ship owners, operators and agencies conducting business in Western Canada.

Export Development Canada

EDC provides innovative financing, insurance and bonding solutions to Canadian companies that export goods and services, or invest in other countries.

Investment Industry Association of Canada

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is a member-based, professional association that advances the growth and development of the Canadian investment industry.

Life Sciences British Columbia

Life Sciences British Columbia supports and represents the biotechnology industry and greater life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, advocacy and promotion of our world-class science and industry.

Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council

The Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE) is a non-profit, business organization to promote cross-border transactions and advocate the removal of barriers that impede the legitimate flow of people, goods and services across the Canada/USA border.

Pacific Northwest Economic Region

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is a regional U.S.-Canadian forum dedicated to encouraging global economic competitiveness and preserving our world-class natural environment.

Vancouver Board of Trade

The Vancouver Board of Trade works on behalf of its members to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel.

Vancouver Economic Development Commission

The Vancouver Economic Development Commission is a non-profit organization created by the City of Vancouver to promote economic development for the city by encouraging a healthy business environment.

Western Economic Diversification Canada

A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) stimulates the development and diversification of Western Canada's economy and advances the interests of the West in national economic policy.

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