BC Registries and Online Services (British Columbia Registrar of Companies) is a government agency under the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It is responsible for registering, maintaining, and providing public access to records of businesses, societies, cooperatives, and other legal entities operating in British Columbia. The registry ensures that companies comply with legal requirements, protects business names, and provides transparency for investors, creditors, and the public. Through its online platforms such as the Business Registry and Corporate Online, it enables incorporation, annual filings, name reservations, and issuance of official certificates including Certificates of Status and Good Standing.