STED

Ministry of Technology, Trade and Economic Development

Venture Capital Corporation ("VCC")

A Venture Capital Corporation is a corporation registered under the programs that have been formed for the sole purpose of investing funds in a number of start-up, emerging and expanding eligible small businesses. These corporations usually are managed by venture capitalists or angel investors who provide small businesses with the benefit of their expertise, experience and business knowledge.

Administration & Forms	Info about reporting requirements
Registration	Register as a VCC
Investment Protection Account	Establish an IPA, and apply for an IPA release
Raising Equity Capital	Apply for approval to raise equity capital
VCC Eligible Investments	Report eligible investments in small businesses
Ineligible Transactions	Informaion about prohibited use of funds, control of eligible small businesses, and share rights and restrictions
Tax Credits	Info about the 30% tax credit incentive and tax credit liability
Tax Credit Budget Updates	Check the status of each tax credit budget
Audit	Information about examinations of company records and common audit findings
Streamlining 2007	Info about exciting changes to the program processes
Q&A	Frequently asked questions & answers
VCC Public Register (66KB)

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.