{"id":2741,"date":"2024-05-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:26:44","slug":"obtaining-an-ontario-profile-report-for-a-corporation-has-never-been-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/obtaining-an-ontario-profile-report-for-a-corporation-has-never-been-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtaining an Ontario Profile Report for a Corporation Has Never Been Easier!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally Published June 21, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Ontario Business Registry Profile Report provides the most current corporate information on file for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/incorporation-online.php\">Ontario corporation<\/a>. The corporation profile report has information contained in the&nbsp; form of a report that is all public information for both corporations and registered businesses in Ontario.&nbsp; The Profile Report&nbsp; includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal name of the business and corporate number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporation or registration date <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate name history<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head office details<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business address<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directors, officers or owners names and addresses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The start date for each director and officers (for corporations)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate filing history<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current status of the corporation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are also some of the most important corporate searches because all of this information is held in a public database. For instance, anyone can request this corporation profile report search and can receive this information, regardless if they are associated with the corporation or registered business. The Province does not maintain a record of who orders the corporate search on the business. Your request for the Corporate Profile Report is private whether you want a mailing address, corporate name history, see the status, or other information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_sj-31UTfdEo\"><div id=\"lyte_sj-31UTfdEo\" data-src=\"\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sj-31UTfdEo\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sj-31UTfdEo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sj-31UTfdEo\/0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:1280px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How quickly can you receive your Ontario Profile Report?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile Reports also known as entity profile reports in Ontario, are obtained very quickly, generally within minutes of placing the order, if the order is submitted before 3 pm. The document is obtained and sent electronically by email in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use the link below to order an Ontario Profile Report:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/corporate-search.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/corporate-search-v6.webp\" alt=\"Search for existing business information. Canada wide corporate searches. Certificates of status and articles of incorporation\" class=\"wp-image-6998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/corporate-search-v6.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/corporate-search-v6-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/corporate-search-v6-768x402.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the information accurate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ontario corporate profile report is based on the information provided by the owners of the business to the Province of Ontario. As the business changes such as directors, officers, business and personal names and addresses, the owners of the business are to update their corporate information. The Profile Report provides the most recent information provided by the owners to the Province.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a director, officer or owner of a corporation or registered business with outdated business information on file, you can file an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/ontario-corporate-address-director-change.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Notice of Change<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a corporation or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/business-registration-amendment.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">change to an Ontario registered business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; to update this information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering how do I get a corporation profile report (CPSO), Ontario Business Central can assist with updating your Ontario corporate information on a same-day basis through the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"ctabig-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/ontario-federal-corporation-address-change-annual-returns.php\">FILE AN ONTARIO NOTICE OF CHANGE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the information in a Profile Report valid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any corporate or registered business information contained in an Ontario Profile Report is valid as of the day the report is ordered. The profile report will provide any out of province corporations such as a federal corporation that has filed a Form 2 Initial Notice or Notice of Change in Ontario but typically, the information is limited and another search should be completed for the home jurisdiction of the corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the Profile Report show any shareholder information?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Profile Report will show all of the public information for a corporation. All shareholder information is private information and cannot be obtained through any type of corporate search. The directors, officers are generally also the shareholders, but this is not always the case.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I still obtain a Profile Report if the corporation is dissolved or cancelled?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an Ontario corporation is canceled or dissolved, a Profile Report can still be obtained. In these cases, the Profile Report will show the last information on file for the corporation when it was canceled or dissolved and the date of dissolution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To order an Ontario Corporate Profile Report, you can use the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"ctabig-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/corporate-search.php\">ONTARIO PROFILE REPORT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/corporate-search.php\">corporate searches<\/a> available for a business name registered or corporation including the list below with common corporate searches:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-a-certificate-of-status\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Status (corporation)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head office details (corporation or registered business)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-certificate-of-incorporation-in-ontario\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of Articles (corporation)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-certificate-of-incorporation-in-ontario\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document List (now included in profile report)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Names Registered List<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point In Time Report<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due Diligence, Annual Returns, and Corporate Tax Related Searches<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Name History Records and Others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for answers about how to get a corporate profile report in Ontario we are here to help you. Also, if you are searching for different types of searches available, including Corporations Information Act Annual Return, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/forms\/due-diligence-ppsa-bankruptcy-search.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due diligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information we can assist you. For all these queries, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/contactus.php\">contact Ontario Business Central<\/a> to get more information about what each search would provide. We are your one-stop solution for all Ontario&nbsp; business and incorporation needs and Ontario corporate profile solutions!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;t&#111;&#58;&#x69;&#x6e;q&#117;&#105;&#x72;&#x69;e&#115;&#x40;&#x6f;&#x6e;t&#97;&#x72;&#x69;o&#98;&#117;&#x73;&#x69;n&#101;&#115;&#x73;&#x63;e&#110;&#x74;&#x72;&#x61;l&#46;&#x63;&#x61;\">inqu&#105;&#114;&#105;&#101;&#115;&#64;&#111;&#x6e;&#x74;&#x61;&#x72;&#x69;&#x6f;&#x62;&#x75;&#x73;ines&#115;&#99;&#101;&#110;&#116;&#114;&#97;&#x6c;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x61;<\/a><br>Toll-Free: 1-877-306-9458<br>Local: 1-416-599-9009<br>Fax: 1-866-294-4363<br>Office Hours: 9:00am \u2013 5:00pm<br>Monday \u2013 Friday E.S.T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally Published June 21, 2019 An Ontario Business Registry Profile Report provides the most current&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6999,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"default","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[146,134,156],"class_list":["post-2741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-search-existing-businesses","tag-corporation","tag-ontario","tag-profile-report"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855-300x200.webp",300,200,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"obc-archive-card":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",607,405,false],"obc-archive-card-2x":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"obc-archive":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",810,540,false],"obc-archive-2x":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false],"rt_custom":["https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1483001855.webp",1000,667,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Lisa Shaw","author_link":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/author\/lisa-shaw\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/category\/name-corporate-searches\/search-existing-businesses\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Search Existing Businesses<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Originally Published June 21, 2019 An Ontario Business Registry Profile Report provides the most current...","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2741"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9597,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2741\/revisions\/9597"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}