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Originally Published: May 20, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got an eye for photography and a passion for the craft, you\u2019ve got the two most important ingredients for creating a successful business. Combining a skill you have with something you love is fundamental for any entrepreneur. And, whether you\u2019re looking to snap photos of B.C.\u2019s picturesque natural scenery or focus on capturing the beautiful moments in people\u2019s lives, you can create a thriving business doing something you love.<\/p>\n

Registering Your B.C. Photography Business<\/h3>\n

In the Province of British Columbia, there are four different types of small business registrations you can complete.<\/p>\n

Sole Proprietorship
\n<\/strong>This is a small business owned by one person. If you\u2019re looking at just operating on your own, a sole proprietorship may be the type of registration you\u2019ll want to complete.<\/p>\n

Partnership
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re working with others, a partnership allows you to register the business with multiple owners.<\/p>\n

Tradename \/ Doing-Business-As
\n<\/strong>For those who have an existing corporation, a Tradename can be registered under that corporation. The corporation would be listed as the owner of the Tradename, and this allows you to operate your business under a different name than the corporation.<\/p>\n

Incorporation
\n<\/strong>This article is directed to those who wish to register a business or register a business under an existing corporation. \u00a0If you wish to view the details to incorporate a new British Columbia Incorporation, please see this blog article relating to the incorporation process:<\/p>\n

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Name Reservation<\/h3>\n

A name reservation is mandatory for all businesses registering in the Province of British Columbia, even for small businesses where there is no name protection.<\/p>\n

When submitting your name reservation request, you are able to provide up to three business names in order of preference. Keep in mind that any of the names you\u2019re providing may be accepted or rejected.<\/p>\n

Before your name can be approved, the B.C. Corporate Registry will be searched for any names that may be seen as conflicting. Small business registrations in B.C., as well as any registered businesses, incorporations or trademarks outside of the province are not reviewed. An approved name request is valid for up to 56 days, and the business needs to be registered prior to this deadline otherwise a new name reservation would need to be completed, with new fees applicable.<\/p>\n

The standard turnaround time for the B.C. Ministry to complete the name reservation request is 3 weeks. If you want to receive your answer back more quickly, there is a 24 hour turnaround option, for additional fees.<\/p>\n

You can see the different turnaround options and fees involved here:<\/p>\n

Complete a Name Reservation Request & Register Your B.C. Small Business<\/a><\/p>\n

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