The Business Registration Center (BRC) is a partner with Ontario Business Registry (OBR) Portal. Our team of corporate registry professionals review every order and our in-house legal experts draft the articles of incorporation. Begin the incorporation process by selecting your desired package
Basic Package: $29
+Government & Other Fees $300
Standard Package: $299
Plus Government Fee $300
Comprehensive Package: $499
Plus Government Fee $300
Product Info
Checklist
Add-On
Timeline
Product Info
Product Info
A Corporation registered or incorporated under the Business Corporations Act is called an Ontario Corporation. It is recognized as a separate entity from its owners for legal and tax purposes.
Corporations can generally conduct any lawful business as well as the actions necessary to conduct the business, like entering into contracts, owning assets, borrowing money, hiring employees and setting up a bank account of its own.
It is the right choice if you want a business structure with a limited liability.
Other Names:
- Ontario Limited Company
- Ontario Corporation
- Ontario Limited Liability Company
- Ontario Standard Company
Features of an Ontario Incorporation
Incorporation can be completed in as fast as 1 business Hour when you choose Super-Express Queue.
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
If you need a business registration with the following features then this is the right model for you:
 No Residency Requirements for Directors. |
Business name protection all over Ontario. |
| Limited personal liability to owners. |
Lower business tax rate. |
| Low incorporation and maintenance fees than Federal corporation. |
Add more owners in future. |
| Qualify for Provincial as well as Federal tax and grants programs. |
Own property and assets under a business |
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
Checklist
Checklist
Who can incorporate:- One or more individuals who are 18 or up can incorporate an Ontario Corporation.
- Currently there is no citizenship or residency requirement for people who can be the directors, officers, and shareholders.
- An Ontario name search report called NUANS report (not required for a numbered corporation).
- A physical address or street address in the Province of Ontario.
- For incorporation process, a minimum of one Director, one Incorporator and one contact person is required. The same person can fill in all three roles.
- For operations purposes and to fully comply, a minimum of one officer and one shareholder are also required.
Features of an Ontario Incorporation
Incorporation can be completed in as fast as 1 business Hour when you choose Super-Express Queue.
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
If you need a business registration with the following features then this is the right model for you:
| No Residency Requirements for Directors. |
Business name protection all over Ontario. |
| Limited personal liability to owners. |
Lower business tax rate. |
| Low incorporation and maintenance fees than Federal corporation. |
Add more owners in future. |
| Qualify for Provincial as well as Federal tax and grants programs. |
Own property and assets under a business |
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
Add-On
Add-On
After registering the Ontario Corporation, you will receive certificate or corporation, CRA Business Number, Bylaws, Minutebook, Securities Register by email. Afterwards, you will receive the original certificate, CRA documents and other included items by post.
| Articles | Sample Docs |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Incorporation | |
| Articles of Incorporation | |
| Ontario Company key | |
| Business Number | |
| Minute Book (if included) | |
| Share Certificate (if included) | |
| Corporation seal (if included) | |
| CRA Program Accounts (Business Number, Corporate Tax ID, GST/HST, Payroll, Export-Import) | |
| The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) registration (if included) | |
| Initial Returns (if included) | |
| Annual Returns Reminder (if included) |
Features of an Ontario Incorporation
Incorporation can be completed in as fast as 1 business Hour when you choose Super-Express Queue.
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
If you need a business registration with the following features then this is the right model for you:
| No Residency Requirements for Directors. |
Business name protection all over Ontario. |
| Limited personal liability to owners. |
Lower business tax rate. |
| Low incorporation and maintenance fees than Federal corporation. |
Add more owners in future. |
| Qualify for Provincial as well as Federal tax and grants programs. |
Own property and assets under a business |
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
Timeline
Timeline
For an Ontario named Corporation or Numbered corporation, we have 3 processing Queues:- Regular Queue: Corporation can be ready in 5 business days.
- Express Queue: Corporation can be ready 1 business day.
- Super-Express Queue:Corporation can be ready 2 business HOURS.
Features of an Ontario Incorporation
Incorporation can be completed in as fast as 1 business Hour when you choose Super-Express Queue.
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.
If you need a business registration with the following features then this is the right model for you:
| No Residency Requirements for Directors. |
Business name protection all over Ontario. |
| Limited personal liability to owners. |
Lower business tax rate. |
| Low incorporation and maintenance fees than Federal corporation. |
Add more owners in future. |
| Qualify for Provincial as well as Federal tax and grants programs. |
Own property and assets under a business |
You have Option to choose Standard share structure or Custom share structure.