We file your Ontario business paperwork, and show you the full price first.
Registering a name, incorporating, or catching up on an annual return? Tell us what you need. We prepare it, check it, and file it with the Ontario Business Registry.
No subscriptions and no account to create. Questions are answered by email within one business day.
Your price, itemized
Pick a filing to see what it costs, all in.
For sole proprietors and partnerships trading under a name. Valid for 5 years.
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Each price below is the complete total: government fee, our fee and HST.
Every price, already added up
The government fee goes to the province at cost. HST applies only to our fee.
| Filing | Government fee | Our fee | Total with HST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start a business | ||||
| Business name registrationFor sole proprietors and partnerships trading under a name. Valid for 5 years. | $60 | $39 | $104.07 | Order |
| Ontario incorporationArticles of incorporation filed online. Includes the name report for a named company. | $300 | $69 | $377.97 | Order |
| Initial returnDue within 60 days after you incorporate. | $0 | $59 | $66.67 | Order |
| Keep your business in good standing | ||||
| Annual returnFiled once a year, within 6 months of your corporation's fiscal year-end. | $0 | $79 | $89.27 | Order |
| Notice of changeUpdate directors, officers or addresses on record. | $0 | $79 | $89.27 | Order |
| Business name renewalRenew a sole proprietorship or partnership name every 5 years. | $60 | $39 | $104.07 | Order |
| Company key retrievalGet the key you need to file online for your business. | $0 | $79 | $89.27 | Order |
| Change or close a business | ||||
| Articles of amendmentChange a corporation's name or share structure. | $150 | $99 | $261.87 | Order |
| Articles of dissolutionFormally close an Ontario corporation. | $25 | $99 | $136.87 | Order |
| Cancel a business nameEnd a sole proprietorship or partnership name registration. | $0 | $59 | $66.67 | Order |
| Articles of revivalBring back a corporation that was dissolved. | $330 | $149 | $498.37 | Order |
| Records and proof of status | ||||
| Certificate of statusA one-page document showing your corporation is active. | $26 | $29 | $58.77 | Order |
| Corporate profile reportDirectors, officers, addresses and status on record. | $8 | $29 | $40.77 | Order |
Prices are in Canadian dollars. Government fees are set by the Province of Ontario and can change. We confirm your total in writing before anything is filed.
How an order goes
You tell us what you need
The order form takes about five minutes. There is no account to set up, and no card details on the form.
We check it and confirm the total
A person reads your details. If something looks off, we email you before anything is filed.
We file and send your documents
Once you have paid, we file with the registry and email your documents as PDFs to keep.
I started Ontario Business World with one rule: nobody should need a calculator to work out what a filing costs. Every price on this site is the whole price.
When you order, I read your details myself before anything goes to the province. If I have a question, I email you first. And if you are not sure which filing you need, write to me before you order.
The owner, Ontario Business World
Three things worth knowing
- We are not the government.
- You can file most of these yourself with the Ontario Business Registry. We exist for people who would rather hand it off.
- We are not a law firm.
- We prepare and file. For legal or tax advice, speak with a lawyer or an accountant.
- We are not tied to a bank.
- Open your business account wherever you like. We will never steer you to one.
A free reminder before your annual return is due
Tell us the month your fiscal year ends. We send one email about a month before your deadline, and nothing else.
Questions people ask before ordering
Do I have to register my business at all?
If you are a sole proprietor working under your own legal name, such as “Jane Smith”, Ontario does not require a business name registration. Once you add anything to it, such as “Jane Smith Design”, or use a brand name, you need to register that name.
Should I register a business name or incorporate?
A business name registration is quick and low-cost, but you and the business are legally the same. Incorporating creates a separate legal entity and comes with yearly filings and its own tax return. We file the paperwork for either. We do not give legal or tax advice, so if you are deciding between the two, speak with a lawyer or accountant first.
Can I just file these myself?
Yes. Most of these filings can be done directly with the Ontario Business Registry for the government fee alone. People use us because they would rather not learn the registry, or they want someone to check the details before anything goes on the public record.
How do I pay?
Send your order first. We confirm your details and your total by email, with a secure link to pay by card. Nothing is filed until you have paid and we have what we need.
How long does it take?
The registry processes most online filings right away once they are submitted. We aim to file within one business day of receiving your payment and complete details.
What is a company key?
A code tied to your business in the Ontario Business Registry. You need it to file changes, renewals and annual returns online. If you cannot find yours, we can retrieve it.
How is HST applied?
HST of 13% applies to our fee. It does not apply to the government fee, which we pass on at cost. Every total on this site already includes it.
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