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Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C.

    Government Agencies
    Doing business in the City of Richmond means also complying with regulations for the Province of British Columbia, and the Canadian Government. Below are some additional websites you may find useful when conducting business in the City of Richmond.

    Ministry of Economic Development - Government of B.C.
    This site map provides various links and information related to business, development, and trade.

    Business Gateway
    BusinessGateway.ca provides a single access point to all the government services and information needed to start, run and grow a business.

    Business Immigration
    The British Columbia Government encourages qualified foreign business people investing in British Columbia and provides assistance to those who wish to immigrate and to resettle here successfully.

    Canada/BC Business Service Centre
    Assists with questions about reaching your idea, preparing your business plan, registering your business name, exploring financing options, exporting your product.

    Canada/B.C. Infrastructure Program
    The federal and provincial governments launched the new Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program on January 19, 2001, and the program guide and application kit is available on this site.

    Consumer Taxation Branch - Home
    The Consumer Taxation Branch administers British Columbia's PST (sales tax), hotel room tax, tobacco tax, motor fuel tax, and horse racing tax.

    Consumer Taxation Branch - Information for New Businesses
    Consumer Taxation Branch's page for anyone starting a new business.

    Income Taxation Branch Web site
    The Income Taxation Branch administers legislation on behalf of the Government of British Columbia

    OneStop Business Registration
    You can complete multiple government applications at one time, if you are registering a business in British Columbia.

    Small Business
    To support this important sector of the economy, the Small Business Branch works closely with the small business community to ensure that existing and prospective small businesses have access to the information, resources and services to assist them with start-up, management and expansion.

    Importing/Exporting
    Includes an Interactive Export Planner to assist in preparing an export plan or an export-focused business plan for a new or existing business. Also listed are valuable guides and information resources related to both export markets and importing.

    Venture Capital Programs
    Have a closer look at our programs and see where you fit in as either a business owner, an investor, or as an employee.  The right funding at the right time can make all the difference in a competitive marketplace.