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Eligible Business Corporation (“EBC”)

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Under the 'direct' investment approach, a small business registers as an Eligible Business Corporation under the programs.  This allows a small business to accept equity capital directly from investors without having to set up a Venture Capital Corporation.  This investment structure is ideal for an investor that is planning to be actively involved in the growth of the small business.

 

Administration & Forms

Information about reporting requirements

 

Registration

Register your small business as an EBC

 

Raising Equity Capital

Apply for approval to raise equity capital

 

Tax Credits

Information about the 30% tax credit incentive and tax credit liability

 

Audit

Ineligible Transactions

Information about prohibited use of funds, control of eligible small businesses, and share rights and restrictions

 

Q&A

Frequently asked questions & answers

 

Streamlining 2007

Information about exciting changes to the program processes

 

Tax Credit Budget Updates

Check the status of each tax credit budget


  July 28, 2008
Launch of the Cleantech Venture Capital Budget
  May 26, 2008
Community Venture Capital Budget Closeout Procedure
  May 5, 2008
Upcoming Changes to the BC Securities Legislation


Disclaimer

The Province of British Columbia does not in any way guarantee nor express an opinion as to the value of any shares issued by the VCC/EBC, the financial condition of the VCC/EBC or the merits of any investment or business proposal.