Note: This Form is used for existing Ontario corporations to change the corporate name, structure or number of directors.
Ontario Business Central has been assisting business owners to make changes to their existing corporations through the Ontario Articles of Amendment for over 25 years.
A Company Key is mandatory for making any changes to a registered business or an incorporated company in Ontario. This includes:
For Registered Businesses: (Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, LPs, & Trade Names)
For Incorporated Businesses:
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement enforces this requirement to protect businesses as an extra security measurement.
You can request a Company Key through Ontario Business Central as part of your filing or as a standalone order. It will be mailed to your registered business address or sent via email if an official address is on file.
It can be easily and swiftly acquired by completing the Business Verification Company Key request on our website.
Example:
To change the share structure from Unlimited Common Shares to Class A, B, and C Common Shares.
Example:
To change from a Minimum of 1, Maximum of 1 to a Minimum of 1, Maximum of 10.
Get further information on Amending a corporation.