Invest in BC
British Columbia is a competitive and dynamic place to do business. Strategically located at the commercial crossroads between the Asia-Pacific region and North America, British Columbia is Canada’s connection to the world. Companies in British Columbia benefit from low taxes, competitive operating costs, stable labour conditions and an exceptional multicultural work force that is well educated, highly skilled and productive.
Considering British Columbia as a location for a new business venture or expansion? The BC Government’s investment services help accelerate government and public engagement processes for permits and approvals and ensure projects align with British Columbia’s strong environmental, safety and public health standards.
Investor services include:
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• | Strategic Support Obtain the information and contacts you need to analyze and implement strategic investment decisions in British Columbia. |
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| • | Business Start-up Assistance Leverage our extensive network of government and industry knowledge, contacts and experience to establish your business in British Columbia. |
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| • | Business Climate Information Get expert assistance with the issues most critical to choosing your business location, such as taxation, labour markets, business costs, permits and regulations.
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If you’re exploring investment opportunities in British Columbia, be sure you’re familiar with BC’s business advantages:
Download this marketing slide deck used by the BC Government’s Trade and Investment team [.pptx / PDF] or visit the BC Trade and Invest website at www.britishcolumbia.ca for more information about BC’s advantages.
OpportunitiesBC is an online “matchmaker”—a searchable database of business and project opportunities within British Columbia ready for foreign investment.
OpportunitiesBC has three functions:
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To provide updated listings of possible opportunities across the province |
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| 2. | To serve as a portal for foreign visitors to explore opportunities in B.C. communities | ||
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| 3. | To connect opportunity representatives with potential foreign investors | ||
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The BC Government has trade and investment professionals here in British Columbia as well as a network of nine international trade and investment representatives based in China, Japan, Korea, India, the European Union and the western US.
Trade and investment representatives can make local introductions to potential buyers, investors and other in-market partners. They help companies identify opportunities and offer assistance in making the right investment decisions.
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• | Advice on developing marketing strategy and cross-cultural business practices |
| • | Connecting with key industry, government and community influencers | |
| • | Seminars and training on exporting and international markets | |
| • | Organizing and supporting trade missions, exhibitions and conferences in BC and abroad | |
