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Ontario Business Registry - Ontario - Canada
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Ontario Business Registry

Online business registry for Ontario organizations
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: Ontario Business Registry guidance now shows the Annual Return due within 6 months of fiscal year-end, reinforces the 15-day update requirement, and removes the visible partner-portal “learn how to” links.
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Ontario Business Registry guidance updated
Ontario Business Registry guidance now states that corporations must file an Annual Return through the OBR within 6 months of their fiscal year-end, and it still shows the requirement to report changes within 15 days. The visible partner-portal “learn how to” links were removed from the page, changing the navigation available to users. Contact details and portal endpoints otherwise remain visible and unchanged.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Businesses

See full eligibility

Overview

The Ontario Business Registry helps businesses and not-for-profit corporations in Ontario complete more than 90 online transactions to register, incorporate, and update business information. It supports filings such as annual returns, business name registrations, and access to search products through a single online system.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Official resources

Official page

Ontario Business Registry

Program guide

Cost and time required to register, change or search for a business name, corporation or not-for-profit

Ontario Business Registry: all services

Setting up your Ontario Business Registry profile

Application form

Application form

Application form

File a Declaration of a Limited Partnership - Limited Partnerships Act

Notice - Business Corporations Act - Filing Articles of Continuance - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)

Notice - Business Corporations Act - Filing Notice Concerning Winding Up - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)

Application portal

Ontario Business Registry Partner Portal

Supporting document

Consent to Act as a First Director - Business Corporations Act, Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010

Notice - Business Corporations Act - Filing Articles of Reorganization

Notice - Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 - Incorporating a Not-for-Profit Corporation

Ontario Business Account

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Businesses
  • Not-for-profit corporations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

How to apply

  • Get your company key.
  • Create and sign in with your Ontario.ca Login.
  • Create an Ontario Business Account.
  • Link your business using your company key.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Business Registry Program

What is the Ontario Business Registry?

The Ontario Business Registry helps businesses and not-for-profit corporations in Ontario complete more than 90 online transactions to register, incorporate, and update business information. It supports filings such as annual returns, business name registrations, and access to search products through a single online system.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Ontario Business Registry program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Business Registry program, you must: The organization must be registered, incorporated, or licensed to carry on business in Ontario.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Business Registry?

You can contact Government of Ontario by email at ca-ccafilings@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-314-8880.

Where is the Ontario Business Registry available?

The Ontario Business Registry program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Business Registry a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Business Registry is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Business Registry?

Ontario Business Registry is funded by Government of Ontario