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Ontario Business Registry

Online business registry for Ontario organizations

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business, Non-profit

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Ontario Business Registry changes

The Ontario Business Account page now emphasizes mining project permit tracking and service links, and the fee guide raises the incorporation without share mail/email fee from $155 to $335.

See more

The Ontario Business Account page now describes permit and licence tracking for mining projects and identifies mining proponents as the current audience for that service. It also adds a Services Available section for registry, applications and forms, and permits and licences.

Official source: ontario.ca
October 7, 2026

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.
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Contacts

ca-ccafilings@ontario.ca
416-314-8880

Official sources

Ontario Business Registry

Program guide

Cost and time required to register, change or search for a business name, corporation or not-for-profitOntario Business AccountOntario Business Registry: all services

Application form

Application formApplication formApplication formFile a Declaration of a Limited Partnership - Limited Partnerships Act - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)Initial Return/Notice of Change/Annual Return by an Ontario Corporation - Corporations Information Act

Application portal

Ontario Business Registry Partner PortalRenew a Registration - Business Names Act
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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