At Ontario Business Central, we make it easy for you to quickly order a corporate search for your Professional Corporation and meet the annual requirements of your governing body.
Need Your Corporate Search Now?
Order your Ontario Professional Corporation Search
We complete your search within 30 minutes during business hours — Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
We will send you a friendly reminder by email next year within the same month to remind you to order a new corporate search for your professional corporation’s yearly filing requirement.
You can include multiple corporations in a single order.
No more scrambling or missed deadlines — just peace of mind.
Why Order a Corporate Search?
Governing bodies such as the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or the Law Society of Ontario require a corporate search to verify that your Professional Corporation remains active and compliant each year that you operate your professional corporation.
A corporate search provides:
- Legal name of the corporation
- Corporation number
- Date of incorporation
- Current corporate status
- Registered office address
- Names and addresses of active directors
The corporate search is part of the requirement to fulfill the annual renewal of a Certificate of Authorization. An application along with a corporate search and fee is required. In some cases, shareholder undertakings, director declaration, corporate income tax assessment, corporate records or financial statements may also be requested. This is provided to your government body each year to maintain compliance with the requirements of your specific government body.
The most common Certificate of Authorization as as follows:
You may also wish to order:
- Ontario Medical Certificate of Authorization issued by the College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Ontario Psychologists Certificate of Authorization issued by the College of Psychologists
- Ontario CPA Certificate of Authorization issued by CPA Ontario
- Ontario Lawyer Certificate of Authorization issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada
- A Certificate of Status, to prove your corporation is in good standing
- A Copy of Articles of Incorporation, for regulatory or banking needs
These can all be requested quickly through our portal.
What is a Professional Corporation?
A Professional Corporation is a legal business structure available to licensed professionals in Ontario, including doctors, dentists, chiropractors, lawyers, accountants, and more. These corporations must comply with specific rules set by their respective governing bodies.
Each year, you may be required to submit a corporate profile report to confirm that your Professional Corporation remains active and that there have been no unauthorized changes to its structure or management.
If you’ve been asked to provide a copy of your current corporate search or Corporate Profile Report, Ontario Business Central is here to help.
Other Corporate Services You May Require
Do You Need to Change Your Ontario Corporation’s Information?
If your business address, director name, or director address needs to be updated, we can quickly assist you. You may want to update your corporate record before ordering the corporate search if you wish for your governing body to have up-to-date corporation information.
➡️ Update your corporate address or director details here
Stay compliant with confidence — and let Ontario Business Central make it easier than ever to stay on track.
Do You Want to Incorporate an Ontario Professional Incorporation Now?
If you have not yet incorporated your professional business and would like to complete the Ontario Professional Incorporation, we can also assist you complete.
Highlights of Ontario Business Central
Ontario Business Central has been helping entrepreneurs and professionals across Ontario for over 30 years. As a trusted Canadian business, we’re known for:
- ✅ Transparent flat-rate pricing — no hidden fees
- ✅ Corporate searches delivered within 30 minutes (M–F, 9 AM–5 PM EST)
- ✅ Ability to submit multiple corporations in one order
- ✅ Friendly live Canadian support via phone, email, or chat
- ✅ A secure, easy-to-use online portal that allows repeat customers to re-order with ease
- ✅ A consistent 4.9-star average Google rating from thousands of satisfied clients ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- ✅ A+ accreditation with the Better Business Bureau
Here’s what our clients say:
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“Super helpful staff, easy to navigate system, and great customer service. I always recommend OBC!” – Google Review
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“We’ve used OBC for years and they’ve never disappointed. Always responsive and professional.” – Google Review
inquiries@ontariobusinesscentral.ca
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Ontario Business Central Inc. is not a law firm and cannot provide a legal opinion or advice. This information is to assist you in understanding the requirements of registration within the chosen jurisdiction. It is always recommended, when you have legal or accounting questions that you speak to a qualified professional.
