Open
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 21, 2021
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Business Registry helps Ontario businesses and not-for-profit corporations complete online transactions, including registering, incorporating, and updating information. It supports filings, renewals, dissolutions, and profile management through the OBR, Partner Portal, and related ServiceOntario services.
/100
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
Timeline
- Open Date : December 21, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Company key
- Ontario.ca Login
- Ontario Business Account
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and not-for-profit corporations.
- Intermediaries acting on behalf of business clients.
Who is not eligible
- Fee-exempt users of the Partner Portal are not covered by the onboarding guide.
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.
Additional information
- Every entity in the OBR must use a company key to conduct transactions whether filing directly through the OBR self-service portal, an intermediary or a service provider.
- If your information changes, you must update it within 15 days.
- You cannot file in-person.
- The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is not affiliated with nor endorses any specific service provider.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Business Registry Program
What is the Ontario Business Registry?
The Ontario Business Registry helps Ontario businesses and not-for-profit corporations complete online transactions, including registering, incorporating, and updating information. It supports filings, renewals, dissolutions, and profile management through the OBR, Partner Portal, and related ServiceOntario services.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Business Registry program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Business Registry program, you must:
The applicant must have an existing registered entity.
The applicant must have a company key.
The applicant must have an Ontario.ca Login.
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