Incorporations
Dentists are required to get a permit (i.e. consent) from CDSBC before practising dentistry under a corporation name. We recommend obtaining professional accounting and legal advice before applying to incorporate your dental practice.
We also recommend reviewing
Part 4 of the
Health Professions Act and
Part 11 of the CDSBC Bylaws for important information on health profession corporations.
If you are looking for information on dental trade names for the purpose of identifying your practice facility, please read our information on
Trade Names in the "Practice Resources" section of this site.
How to incorporate your dental practice
Step 1: Apply for Name Approval
Step 2: Apply for Consent to Incorporate
Once you have received name approval from CDSBC, apply to the
BC Corporate Registry for consent to incorporate.
Step 3: Apply for a Certificate of Incorporation
Your application must be submitted electronically at
BC Registry Services. Once your application is approved, you will receive a Certificate of Incorporation for your records.
Step 4: Apply for a Dental Corporation Permit
Mail all completed forms, a "true copy" of the Certificate of Incorporation stamped with a notary seal, and the C$900 application fee
Dental Corporation Name Change Applications
Name change applications must be accompanied by an application fee of C$50 (payable to the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia).
Payment
Payment can be made by cheque or credit card (PDF). Please allow 10-15 business days for your application to be processed.
More questions?
Please contact Karen England at corporations@cdsbc.org or 604-736-3621.
Dental Corporations Information Sheet