Set Up Your Society or Non-Profit Organization with Confidence

Starting a society or non-profit organization involves more than simply filing registration documents. Proper setup and organized records from the beginning can help your organization operate more smoothly as it grows.

In British Columbia, most non-profit organizations are established as societies under the Societies Act, which involves requirements that differ from standard business corporations.

At Core Compliance, we provide practical and organized administrative support to help clients establish societies and non-profit organizations clearly and efficiently.

What’s Included

Our society and non-profit setup support services may include:

› Name reservation assistance (if applicable)

› Preparation and filing of society incorporation documents

› Constitution and bylaws preparation support

› Initial organizational records setup

› Directors and officers setup

› Membership register preparation

› Minute book setup and organization

› Administrative support relating to required organizational documentation and record preparation.

› CRA Business Number registration (issued automatically upon registration)

Why Proper Setup Matters

Societies and non-profit organizations generally require organized records and structured documentation from the beginning.

Proper setup may help organizations:

› Maintain organized internal records

› Simplify future administrative updates

› Support ongoing compliance obligations

› Improve organizational clarity

› Better manage directors, members, and organizational records

Starting with organized records and documentation can help avoid unnecessary confusion and administrative issues later on.

Who This Service Is For

This service is ideal for:

› Individuals or groups starting a society in British Columbia

› Clients establishing non-profit organizations

› Community organizations and associations

› Groups requiring assistance with society registration

› Organizations looking for organized records and administrative support from the start

What You May Receive

Depending on the services requested, your society incorporation package may include:

› Name Reservation Confirmation

› Society Incorporation Documents

› Certificate of Incorporation

› Constitution and Bylaws

› Initial Directors’ Resolutions

› Membership Register

› Organized Minute Book Setup

› Organized electronic organizational records

› CRA Business Number confirmation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a society in British Columbia?

A society is a type of non-profit organization established under the BC Societies Act and generally used for community, cultural, charitable, educational, recreational, or non-profit purposes.

Is a society the same as a business corporation?

No. Societies and business corporations generally operate under different legislation, structures, and organizational requirements.

Do societies require bylaws and organizational records?

Yes. Societies generally require foundational organizational documents, including a constitution, bylaws, and ongoing organizational records.

Can you help with the filing process?

Yes. We can assist with preparing and filing society incorporation documents and related organizational records.

What is included in the minute book for a society?

Depending on the organization, records may include incorporation documents, bylaws, resolutions, membership records, and other organizational documentation.

Do societies need annual maintenance?

Yes. Societies generally have ongoing annual filing and record maintenance obligations.

Can you assist existing societies with record organization?

Yes. We can also assist existing societies requiring organizational record updates, annual maintenance, or minute book organization.

Do non-profit organizations receive a CRA Business Number?

Yes. A CRA Business Number is generally issued automatically upon registration.

Can you help organize our records from the beginning?

Yes. We help organizations establish organized records and documentation from the start to support smoother administration moving forward.

Pricing

Society / Non-Profit Organization Setup

Starting at $399

Government Filing Fees

Government filing fees apply separately.

Typical government filing fees may include:

› BC Registry Society Incorporation Filing Fee: $100

› Name Reservation Fee: $30 (if applicable)

GST applies to service fees only.

Administrative and corporate compliance support services only — no legal advice.

Build Your Organization on a Strong Foundation

We help societies and non-profit organizations establish organized records, structured documentation, and clear administrative foundations — helping support smoother operations as your organization grows.