Build trust. Be ready for tomorrow.

PCBO business verification & services

A clearer business profile, a practical technology plan and a badge earned through a PCBO review.

Start with a free business listing and owner account. Choose an optional service when you want hands-on support.

Your path to a stronger business profile
  1. Free business profileCurrent information, ready to find
  2. PCBO auditPractical review and readiness plan
  3. Review & decisionA badge earned by meeting the guidelines
PCBO Verified Business

Badge illustration. Awarded only after the business satisfies PCBO’s required criteria.

Choose the support you need

Two optional services. Your basic business listing and owner account stay free.

Audit & verification

Prepare for what’s next

$500.00 CAD · one time

We audit your business against PCBO’s guidelines and build a practical technology readiness action plan.

  • Business information and relevant credentials review
  • Customer experience and digital presence assessment
  • Account, data and technology readiness recommendations
  • PCBO Verified Business badge after the required checks pass

Payment covers the audit and support. The badge depends on the review outcome.

Request a business audit →

Listing optimization

Make your listing work harder

$49.99 CAD · one time

We update your business profile to give it the best foundation for organic discovery.

  • Clear business description and services
  • Accurate category, location and contact details
  • Useful images, hours and links where available
  • Search-friendly wording and profile completeness

Search rankings, traffic and enquiries depend on many factors and are not guaranteed.

Request listing optimization →

How verification works

Connect your business, work through the audit and see the review on your profile.

  1. Connect your business

    Create an account, verify your email and request access. PCBO confirms your authority to manage the business.
  2. Request an audit

    PCBO reviews the scope and arranges the audit and invoice with you.
  3. Build your readiness plan

    Share information, review recommendations and address any required improvements.
  4. Complete the review

    PCBO records each checklist decision. Businesses that satisfy all required criteria receive the badge.

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PCBO business verification guidelines

All required criteria must be confirmed, or formally recorded as not applicable where the guidelines allow it. Optional checks help shape the technology plan.

Required checks
7
Optional checks
1
Validity after issuance
12 months
  • Business identity and management authority

    Required

    PCBO reviews the business identity and the authority of its representative.

  • Accurate business profile

    Required

    The name, services, location and contact information are current and accurate.

  • Relevant credentials

    Required

    Credentials relevant to the services are reviewed where applicable. Any exemption requires a recorded PCBO review.

    PCBO may record this as not applicable after reviewing the business.

  • Customer contact and clear terms

    Required

    Customers can reach the business and understand its service, pricing or quotation terms.

  • Accessible digital presence

    Required

    Applicable customer-facing digital information is usable, current and accessible.

    PCBO may record this as not applicable after reviewing the business.

  • Basic account and data practices

    Required

    Applicable account access and customer-data practices are reviewed for practical improvements.

    PCBO may record this as not applicable after reviewing the business.

  • Technology readiness action plan

    Required

    The business has a practical plan for adopting and maintaining technology appropriate to its needs.

  • Automation and AI opportunities

    Optional

    Optional review of useful automation and AI opportunities for the business.

    PCBO may record this as not applicable after reviewing the business.

The badge represents PCBO’s recorded audit scope and date. It is not a guarantee of every product, service or future outcome.