Beginning November 25, 2024 , Registrants will be sent their 2025 Annual Renewal Invoices via email as an attached PDF.
As mandated by the AIBC Bylaws, annual renewal fees must be paid in full by February 1. The AIBC Board has approved a nominal one percent increase in annual renewal fees (less than CPI) for all AIBC Registrants, which can be found in the 2025 Schedule B: Fees (PDF).
Payment of Annual Fees
The Institute encourages Registrants to pay their fees online via the AIBC website. To ensure payment is correctly applied to your account and to avoid delays, include both the AIBC ID (AIBC-R######) and Invoice Number (2025-R######), which can be found in the top right of your invoice.
An overview of all available payment methods are as follows:
- Online (preferred): Using secure and confidential “Pay Now” buttons on the AIBC website. This method allows you to pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit card or PayPal. On the payment page, find your Registrant category, and then enter your AIBC ID and Invoice Number with all alphanumeric characters. The online payment deadline is February 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST.
- E-transfer: Send to finance@aibc.ca, including your AIBC ID, Invoice Number, and name (as registered with the AIBC) in the message field. Please note that auto-deposit (Interac) is set-up, and no security question is required.
- By Courier/ In-Person Drop Off: With a money order in Canadian funds or cheque from a Canadian Bank to the AIBC Offices during regular business hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Include either a copy of the invoice, or your AIBC ID and Invoice Number, with your cheque or money order. If using a courier or dropping off a cheque in-person, allow for sufficient delivery time so that payment arrives before 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31. Payments received in our office on February 3 will be considered late. Given the backlog from the Canada Post strike, mail service may be delayed and an alternate payment method is recommended.
- For firms larger than 10 staff, please send payment by e-transfer or wired funds or email to finance@aibc.ca with your name, phone number, AIBC ID, invoice number and invoice total for credit card payment.
Late Payment
A Registrant who fails to pay the annual fee by February 1 will no longer be in Good Standing and their renewal fee will increase by 25 percent. If annual renewal Fees, late payment Fee or any other Fees due and owing remain unpaid in full by March 2, the cancellation provisions will be applied, and the individual will cease to be registered with the AIBC.
Certificate of Practice Holders
Firms holding a Certificate of Practice (CoP) with professional liability insurance coverage that will expire on or by February 1 must submit a copy of their current professional liability insurance certificate to renew their Firm’s CoP registration. Firm Representatives can upload the current certificates of insurance in their firm profile through the Registrant Portal under “My Firms”.
Waiver of Annual Fees
Eligible Registrants applying for a waiver of their annual fees must submit their applications (PDF) by January 15, 2025. For eligibility requirements, review Schedule N: Fee Waiver Administrative Guidelines, found in the AIBC Bylaws. Applicants will be informed of the AIBC’s decision by the week of January 27.
2025 Annual Renewal Resources
Additional information related to the renewal of registration and annual fees can be found below:
- 2025 Fees: Schedule B: Fees
- Schedule N: Fee Waiver Administrative Guidelines
- Reinstatement of Registration
- AIBC Bylaws 4.16 and 4.25 (former Individual Registrants)
- AIBC Bylaws 4.26 and 4.29 (former Firm Registrants)
- Reinstatement of Registration: Information for Applicants (PDF)
- Cancellation of Registration (Resignation)
- Applications to Change or Cancel Registration
Questions regarding 2025 Annual Renewal or Payment Methods
Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions webpage for common questions and answers regarding the Annual Renewal, and direct any inquiries related to the payment of fees to finance@aibc.ca. For further assistance, please contact accounts@aibc.ca or 604.683.8588. The AIBC offices will be closed for the holiday season on December 24 and will re-open January 2, 2025.
Key Dates
January 15, 2025: Waiver or Reduction of Annual Renewal Fee application deadline
February 1, 2025: Payment deadline for annual fees without late fees
March 1, 2025: Payment deadline for annual fees with late fees and all other Fees due to avoid cancellation of registration