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Headquarters in British Columbia

Choosing where to locate your North American head office is a significant decision. British Columbia offers an abundance of strategic advantages, such as a dynamic, educated, and diverse labour pool with strong cultural and commercial connections to the Asia-Pacific region. A business-friendly environment with low taxes and powerful incentives in a variety of industry sectors has kept our economy resilient and growing, while our unparalleled quality of life makes it easy to attract and retain talent.

AAA

AAA Credit rating from Moody’s

26%

26% combined general corporate income tax rate – among the lowest in the G7

5G

5G networks rolling out across the province

B.C. Advantages

CONNECTED TO THE WORLD

Multiple international shipping ports, railyards, highways, and airports keep local operations linked to their customers, suppliers, and resources.

B.C IS PRO-BUSINESS

Numerous programs from several communities are available to qualified organizations choosing B.C. for their home base.

LIVING BETTER

Attract high-quality talent to work in your operation with Canada’s most moderate climate, access to a wealth of outdoor activities, universal health care system and our family-friendly communities.

Discover British Columbia

Infrastructure

Efficient logistics keep B.C. connected locally and globally, moving natural resources, products, people, raw materials, and finished goods…

Industry Sectors

With a rich natural environment, a multicultural and highly educated population, and proven economic strengths, British Columbia offers opportunities…

Economic Regions

British Columbia is a large province with eight different economic regions. Learn more about each of these regions in and their advantages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions we get asked at Trade and Invest BC about expanding to BC.

We are in the software industry and will be looking to hire software engineers with specific skillsets in Vancouver. We hear great things about Vancouver. Would you be able to show us how our hiring needs can be met by local I.T. talent?

Our website highlights relevant information regarding Workforce & Talent P ipelines within the province of B.C. In addition, there are up-to-date resources related to our Sectors, that provides specific labour force data that may be of some help. Local industry associations would be one of the best places to start in exploring talent pools and our Investor Services team can also help in guiding you through this process.

We are looking to open a new office in British Columbia. Would you be able to point us to commercial property that will meet our needs and walk us through cost considerations for various locations?

There are a several resources that highlight commercial properties and locations available throughout B.C. Please visit our Site Selection and Locations page, to access some of these resources. We can also help facilitate the process of finding a potential location and other considerations in establishing a physical presence. We would encourage you to contact our Investor Services team who would be happy to assist you with your investment in B.C.

I would like to make connections with B.C. companies interested in becoming distributors of our products. Can you help facilitate introductions with potential distributors?

Trade and Invest BC does not offer services in facilitating imports. If you are looking to engage with potential British Columbia companies regarding your offerings, we recommend contacting and networking with one of the many industry associations applicable to your products or services in the province. Many are listed in the sector descriptions on our website. Foreign exporters can also contact their government representatives in Canada for help in finding Canadian based partners.

We Can Help

At Trade and Invest B.C. we can provide up-to-date information about the business environment in British Columbia for business seeking to expand to Canada. We can also assist with planning your visit to business locations throughout the province, including available sites and facilities, with introductions to community leaders.