How to register an Ontario business
Resources for Registering a Small Business In Ontario
Sole Propietorship or General Partnership:
Cost $60.00 Registration + $8.00 per Name Search
On-line at Ontario Business Connects
In person at - Small Business Enterprise Centre in Jackson Square OR
Ellen Fairclough Builiding 119 King St. W. 1st or 15th Floor
For any questions with regard to registering a Sole Proprietorship of Partnership you can contact: Ontario Business Connects at 1 800 565-1921.
* Enhanced Business Name Search
* Business Name Registrations/Renewal
Corporation Registration:
Provincial Incorporation
Ontario Land Registry Office
119 King St. W. 4th Floor Hamilton (905) 521-756
Fee of $360. (Minister of Finance)
For more information please visit: www.cbs.gov.on.ca
Federal Incorporation
Industry Canada Corporations Directorate
(613) 941-9042
$200 when submitted on-line or $250 for all other means.
NUANS Report is $20 +gst. at http://strategis.ic.gc.ca
For more information please visit: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/main.html/
Business Plan Resources:
Interactive Business Planner
B-Plan Section Help: BizPlanIt’s
Examples of Business Plans
Sources of Funding/Grants
Financing Info Guide - Financing Info-Guide
Funding:
Business Development Bank of Canada
Royal Bank
Grants/Government Programs:
Strategis -
To learn more about Muncipal Licensing Requirements for specific business types in Hamilton.
Visit the Building & Licensing Department for more information.
The Hamilton Public Libaray “Find-it Guides” for business startup for more information has: books, magazines or other resources for starting your business.