Free Resources for BC Business Owners
Practical checklists, rate cards, and trackers — all CRA-compliant and built for British Columbia. Download, use, and keep.
CPP & EI Rates Reference Card
2025 contribution rates, maximums, CPP2 thresholds, and remittance due dates by employer type.
BC Overtime & Vacation Quick Reference
Daily and weekly OT rates, 2026 & 2027 stat holidays, vacation accrual rules — ESA compliant.
CRA Key Dates & Deadlines
Annual compliance calendar with penalties — payroll remittances, T4s, GST/HST, WCB, and T2 deadlines.
New Employee Hire Checklist
Before day one through benefits setup — TD1s, WCB, ESA entitlements, and HR policy requirements.
Employee Offboarding Checklist
Final pay, ROE timing, access revocation, benefits cancellation, and T4 — BC ESA compliant.
Contractor vs. Employee Checklist
CRA's 14-factor determination guide — misclassification consequences and CPT1 ruling guidance.
GST/HST Filing Checklist
Quarterly and annual preparation — ITC documentation, Quick Method eligibility, and line-by-line filing guide.
WorkSafeBC Registration Guide
Who must register, step-by-step process, premium rates, Personal Optional Protection, and clearance letters.
New Business Setup Checklist
BC registration, CRA program accounts, WorkSafeBC, banking, insurance, and employer setup — all 7 steps.
Vehicle Mileage Log
50-row CRA-compliant log. Total KM and business use % calculate automatically. 3-tab workbook.
Home Office Expense Tracker
T2200/T777 worksheet. Enter your office %, deductible amounts calculate automatically. 3-tab workbook.
Fiscal Year-End Close Checklist
Everything your bookkeeper or accountant needs from you — banking, AR/AP, payroll, assets, shareholder items, and CRA notices.
Month-End Close Checklist
Standard monthly bookkeeping close procedure — banking, AR, AP, payroll, GST/HST, and financial review.
Payroll Year-End Checklist
Calendar year payroll obligations — December prep, T4/T4A filing, and WorkSafeBC reconciliation.
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