Are in a text format that can be uploaded, copied and compared. This service is also available for sole proprietorships, general partnerships and societies. Section 68 of the society act requires every society to file an. Bc societies act now in force canadian charity law.
The societies regulation details certain requirements for society names, the default model bylaws, various fees, the reporting society provisions, and directions on how to report on remuneration of directors, employees and contractors. About the new societies act, societies online and transition. File an annual report province of british columbia. For a fee, you can view the society summary as well as any documents that have been filed online. Directory of canadian not for profit associations directory of bc associations from a to c this menu listed alphabetically by association will link you to associations throughout canada. Casl limits online commercial messages and prohibits unwanted downloads of. Extraprovincial societies should refer to sections 7582 of the society act for information on the legal requirements which they must meet. To file a change to a society s name or purposes, or to adopt or remove a memberfunded society designation, make sure the change has been authorized by special resolution and submit a constitution alteration application through societies online. Contain the matters provisions required by section 11 of the societies act.
Phone lines are open monday through friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8. The following overview provides the information you need to file a bc society annual report online. Societies may be formed for any lawful purpose or purposes, including agricultural, artistic, benevolent, charitable, educational, environmental, patriotic, philanthropic, political, professional, recreational, religious, scientific, social or sporting purposes. Pro bono students canada is a student organization. Corporate registry of british columbia bcregcorppgsocietiessocchg. This site aims to be a source of information on the bc societies act. To avoid dissolution, the society must hold an annual general meeting in the same year the notice is sent and file an annual report for that annual general. If you download a copy from the societys dashboard it will automatically be certified. The regulations under the new bc societies act the act are now available. Extraprovincial societies an extraprovincial society is one which is not incorporated in british columbia but which carries on any operations within the province.
Whatever you choose, make sure the bylaws for your society. Faqs for bc societies when navigating access to records requests and. Its mission is to provide commentary and document resources from government and industry in plain language. Societies province of british columbia government of b.
The act includes significant updates to allow for more flexibility in how societies operate, while still protecting the public interest. Its audience is those running societies, whether they be directors, volunteers, or senior managers. The societies act came into effect november 28, 2016 and governs how societies notforprofit corporations are created and run in b. Change your societys constitution british columbia. This document was prepared with the assistance of pbsc law student volunteers. British columbias new societies act the new act, which replaces the. Set up an annual report reminder for next year when you file your annual report. Societies specific legislation and regulations govern how societies notforprofit corporations are created and run in b.
Specific legislation and regulations govern how societies notforprofit corporations are created and run in b. Page 2 of 19 back to transition checklist disclaimer. The reminder is sent to the primary and alternate if given email address we have on file for your society. For business or legal advice, you should go to a small business consultant or a lawyer. Initiating legal proceedings against a bcbased company. How to set up society bylaws province of british columbia. Click on a particular topic of interest below, or read the whole guide using the scroll bar. Use these forms to apply to incorporate your business or organization. Name approval request other than societies go to name request online. Societies to make the necessary transition under new b.
Societies are not required to hold an annual general meeting or file an annual report the year they incorporate. The british columbia societies act an introduction produced for volunteer victoria by pro bono students of canada volunteers. If you are logged in with a bc online account, you can now search the corporate register for information about bc and extraprovincial societies from the services menu. The british columbia societies act volunteer victoria.
819 463 1316 108 880 704 578 24 1599 1513 1408 53 921 1133 205 1002 1560 522 214 842 1537 818 577 476 428 516 805 561 1035 1228 341 876