How to Register a Business

Ontario Business Central assists you to register a business throughout the Province of Ontario!

Congratulations on taking the first step down the road of entrepreneurship by registering your business! Registering your business means you’ll obtain your Master Business Licence, which allows you to operate your business in Ontario legally.

The process can sometimes seem confusing, but Ontario Business Central offers business registration services to help make the process of registering a business as easy and fast as possible, so you’re able to focus on your new business.

Once your business is registered, you’ll be able to use your registered name for signage, on your storefront, on business cards, and on any other marketing materials.

What information is needed to register?

• Type of registration you wish to proceed as (Sole proprietorship, General partnership or Tradename)
• Name you would like to use for your business
• General description of your business activities
• Business and Mailing address (Home address can be used. PO BOX can only be used for mailing address. Business address must have a physical location)
• Owner(s) legal name(s) and address(es)
• If you are registering a Tradename, we also require the name of the corporation and Ontario Corporate Number.

When you choose Ontario Business Central to register a business the following are standard practices:

• Same-day service, if ordered prior to 3 pm on any business day
• No hidden fees
• Rush Service optional
• Constant communication throughout the processing of your order
• Continued support and resources for your growing business

Allow Ontario Business Central to help you register a business.