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Official Canadian small-business resources.
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Small Business in BC
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municipal · Vancouver
Small business resources in VancouverOfficial City of Vancouver information about starting and operating a small business, including local licences, permits and city services.
Official sourceprovincial · British Columbia
Start a business in British ColumbiaOfficial provincial guidance and requirements for starting and registering a business in British Columbia.
Official sourcemunicipal · New Westminster
Starting your business in New WestminsterOfficial City of New Westminster guide to local business setup, licensing, zoning and municipal requirements.
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Canada Revenue Agency · Federal · Taxes and GST/HST · Last verified 2026-07-21
Register for a GST/HST accountWhen you need to register for GST/HST, the small supplier threshold, and how to open a program account.
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