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How to Obtain a Copy of Ontario Certificate of Incorporation

Original Publish Date: March 1, 2019 If you need a copy of your Certificate of…

How to Renew Your Business License in Ontario

If your registration is coming up for renewal, get this done easily online with us…

Renew Your Ontario Master Business Licence To Keep It Active

Originally Published May 15, 2019 Many small business owners are unaware that their Business Name…

Changing Your Business Address In Ontario

Need to update your business address on your registration? We make it easy and fast to update your record…

Obtaining an Ontario Profile Report for a Corporation Has Never Been Easier!

Originally Published June 21, 2019 An Ontario Business Registry Profile Report provides the most current…

Registering a Master Business Licence

Register a Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership or Tradename with our easy online portal. It only takes 3 to 5 minutes to make a dream a reality…

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What Type of Business Is the Simplest & Easiest to Maintain?

When it comes to starting a business, many aspiring entrepreneurs seek the simplest and easiest…

What is a NAICS Code?

Originally Published: Nov 15, 2021 NAICS, or “The North American Industry Classification…

What Is the Difference Between a Director & a Shareholder in a Canadian Corporation?

Understanding the roles within a corporation is important for anyone involved in a business or…

What Are the Most Common Reasons Small Businesses Fail?

Starting a small business is a significant achievement, but sustaining it over the long term…

What Does It Mean to Incorporate in Canada?

When you incorporate a business in Canada, you are creating a separate legal entity—a…

Can I Make It Big as a Startup in My 20s? Yes, But It Takes Hard Work

The idea of starting your own business in your 20s is both exciting and daunting…

What Type of Business is Best for a Sole Proprietorship?

Choosing the right business structure is an important decision for any entrepreneur. For many…

Instant Preliminary Searches in the NUANS Database

Quick Access Ensuring Your Business Name Is Unique Choosing the right name for your business…

Do I Need an HST Number For a Sole Proprietorship?

Starting a business as a Sole Proprietor in Canada comes with various considerations, one of…

Can a Sole Proprietorship Pay Owner a Salary in Canada?

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it also comes with a myriad of…

Instant NUANS Reports

Ontario Business Central is now able to offer an immediate NUANS report to you 24…

What Is a NUANS Report?

Originally Published May 7, 2015 If you are looking at starting a business, you may…