Business Registration in Minutes
Business Registration in Minutes
Last Updated: June 05, 2026
Welcome to ONTARIO BUSINESS REGISTRY – OBR ONLINE SERVICES INC.
We are Online Business Registry ('Company', 'we', 'us', or 'our'). Online Business Registry is a registered Company in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. We operate the website https://ontario-business.ca/ (the 'Site'), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (collectively, the 'Services').
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding Agreement between Online Business Registry and all its Users. If you access and/or use our Website, it means that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with all these legal terms, you may not access our Website.
The Company reserves the right to revise and amend these Terms and Conditions at our discretion without any previous notice. All changes are active as soon as we post them on our Website. It is the Users' responsibility to review the Website periodically and stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the Services after any revised Legal Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
The Services are intended for users who are at least the age of majority in their Province or territory of residence. In Ontario, persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Services.
If you have any questions or concerns about our services or company, please contact us by phone at 416-628-9349, or email us at info@ontario-business.ca.
Online Business Registry is a private company that provides business registration services. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any federal, provincial, or municipal government. Our services involve preparing and submitting documents to government agencies on your behalf, for which we charge service fees separate from any government fees.
It is your responsibility as a User to ensure that your use of this Website and our services complies with the laws and regulations of your country or jurisdiction.
The materials on this Website — including all content, features, illustrations, images, icons, and logos — are the intellectual property of Online Business Registry, protected by domestic and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are authorized to print or download pages from the Website for your own business purposes, or if you are a professional intermediary, on behalf of your clients. You are NOT allowed to:
Any breach of these Intellectual Property Rights will constitute a material breach of our Legal Terms and your right to use our Services will terminate immediately.
Our services and products are intended for direct use by the purchasing party or, where the purchasing party is a professional intermediary (such as a lawyer, accountant, or business consultant), for use on behalf of the intermediary's clients.
Professional Intermediaries: Lawyers, accountants, business consultants, and other professionals may purchase our services on behalf of their clients. In such cases, the professional intermediary is the customer of record and is responsible for payment, communication, and compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
Prohibited Uses: You may not:
We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Services, Content, and Marks.
By using the Services, you indicate and certify that:
If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your order and refuse any current or future use of our Services.
By using this Website, you are solely responsible for the activities that occur when you use our Site or Services. You are not allowed to transmit or post any content that is unlawful, offensive, threatening, defamatory, or obscene. Online Business Registry reserves the right to determine whether any content is appropriate and complies with these Terms and Conditions.
Online Business Registry follows the standard rules of Identity Verification according to Canadian law, including PIPEDA and applicable anti-money laundering regulations. We are required to verify the identity of a payer if they are not the Director, Incorporator, or partner of the business. We will not process an order or offer a service until:
We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing performance. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Services. We shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data.
We make every effort to display accurate information about our products and services. However, we cannot certify that all information provided on our Website is correct, complete, or free of errors. Products and services are subject to availability, and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to discontinue any products or services at any time for any reason.
The Address Service enables Users who do not maintain a physical address in a required jurisdiction to utilize an address provided by Online Business Registry solely for business registration purposes. This Service is strictly limited to satisfying registration requirements and shall not be used for business operations.
A separate Address Service Agreement must be fully executed before the service is active. The mail scanning service includes the following limitations:
The Address Service is provided on an annual subscription basis. If renewal payment is not received within thirty (30) days after the expiry date:
The Agent Service satisfies governmental requirements in certain jurisdictions that mandate a local resident act as a representative for businesses. A separate Agent Service Agreement must be fully executed before the service commences.
The appointed agent does not have authority to:
The Agent Service operates under the same annual subscription model as the Address Service, including all renewal, non-payment, and notification terms outlined in Section 8.1.
Certain government-issued identifiers such as a Business Number or Ontario Company Key are issued at no cost by the government. However, Online Business Registry charges a service fee for:
Certain products such as instant name searches, NUANS reports, and document retrievals are generated or delivered automatically upon order placement. Because processing begins immediately, these products may be non-refundable as set out in Section 12.
All prices are in Canadian currency (CAD). We accept the following forms of payment:
By ordering our Services or Products, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate payment information. A binding contract between you and Online Business Registry is formed at the moment your payment is successfully processed.
We reserve the right to reject any order if we consider there is a discrepancy, a possible scam, or if it does not meet our verification requirements. Billing errors such as duplicate charges will be corrected through administrative adjustments, handled separately from our Refund Policy.
These Legal Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use our Services. We reserve the right to deny access, terminate accounts, or remove posted content at any time and for any reason without notice or liability.
We may terminate our services with you in the following cases:
When an agreement expires at the natural end of its term, no refund is available as the service has already been fully provided.
Online Business Registry reserves the right to suspend or terminate a service if there are consistent and material violations of policies, or if suspension or termination is required by law.
If Online Business Registry requires additional information from a User and the User fails to respond, the following protocol applies:
Reactivation of abandoned orders is at our sole discretion and may require a reactivation fee before Services can resume.
Refund eligibility is determined by the work completed at the time of your cancellation request. If you wish to cancel your order, contact us as soon as possible.
The following fees are non-refundable for all orders, regardless of order value, completion status, or timing of cancellation:
These fees are non-refundable even if the order was placed in error or cancellation is requested immediately after ordering. Online Business Registry is a private company, not a government agency. Belief that you were transacting with a government entity is not grounds for a refund.
A full refund for the following add-on services is available only if the work has not yet been started or submitted:
Full refund of all fees (including Payment Processing Fees) if:
Refund of Agency Fee and Service-Specific Fees (Payment Processing Fees retained) if:
The following are not grounds for a company-initiated refund:
The following are not valid grounds for initiating a chargeback or payment dispute:
Upon receiving notice of a chargeback, we will attempt to contact the User and resolve the matter directly. If unresolved, we reserve the right to respond through payment processor channels. Evidence we may provide includes:
As a condition of resolving any dispute, Online Business Registry reserves the right to require the User to enter into a Non-Disparagement Agreement restricting negative public statements about Online Business Registry on any platform, including social media and review websites.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or content. We do not investigate, monitor, or check these for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness, and we are not responsible for their practices, policies, or content. If you leave our Services and access third-party websites, these Legal Terms no longer apply and you do so at your own risk.
Online Business Registry is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with PIPEDA and other applicable privacy laws. For complete details, please refer to our Privacy Policy at https://ontario-business.ca/privacy-policy/.
Ontario Business Registry – OBR Online Services Inc., 102-1270 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 4P4. Email: info@ontario-business.ca. Phone: 416-628-9349.
We may share your personal information with:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
We will respond to access requests within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.
We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption when transmitting data from your connection to our systems. We store information in systems designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
We may update our privacy practices from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating our Privacy Policy and posting a notice on our Website.
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of our services at any time or for any reason without notice. We cannot guarantee the services will be available at all times, and we are not liable for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the Province of Ontario, and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.
We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in descriptions, pricing, or availability at any time without prior notice. Online Business Registry does not accept any liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information on the Website.
The information on our Website is provided "AS IS" without warranty or representation of any kind. Online Business Registry:
Information on this Site is for educational or informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. If you require specific warranted results, we recommend consulting a qualified professional in that area.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Online Business Registry shall NOT be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising in connection with:
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:
Our total cumulative liability for any claim shall be limited to the amount paid by the Claimant to the Company in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
While we strive to ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of all documents, we cannot guarantee:
Our services are limited to document preparation and submission assistance only.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Online Business Registry harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with any third-party claim related to the products or services' quality or performance, or your use of any information obtained from our Website.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable under applicable law, that will not affect the enforceability of the other provisions. No failure by the Company to assert a right or provision shall constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
By visiting our Website, emailing us, or completing online forms, you consent to receive electronic communications. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. You agree to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders, and records, and waive any requirement for original signatures or non-electronic records.
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including fire, flood, earthquake, pandemic, governmental action, war, terrorism, or acts of God. The affected party shall:
If a force majeure event prevents performance for more than 60 consecutive days, either party may terminate the affected services upon written notice. Force majeure does not excuse the obligation to pay money already owed.
You may not assign or transfer these Legal Terms or any of your rights or obligations without our prior written consent. We may assign these Legal Terms or any of our rights at any time without notice or consent. Any unauthorized assignment shall be null and void.
These Terms and Conditions and other relevant policies incorporated herein constitute the sole and entire agreement between the User and the Company regarding the Website, superseding all prior understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties of any kind.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our services or products, please contact us at: