Why should I choose Online Business Registry?

🔍 Trusted & Experienced We pride ourselves on our thorough and compliant review process, ensuring your business formation is precise and error-free. 🌟 Empowering Entrepreneurship By opting for our company, you’re not just choosing a service—you’re embracing a hybrid approach that combines the best of both worlds. Enjoy the flexibility and control of a ‘do it yourself’ strategy, while also benefiting from the expertise and peace of mind that comes with professional assistance. It’s the perfect balance for the modern entrepreneur—affordable, comprehensive, and human-centered. 👥 Personalized Attention Every client at Online Business Registry receives personalized attention. Our specialists treat your business with utmost care and professionalism, available to provide support via phone, live chat, or email. At the end of the day, your success is our business. ⚡ Super Express Service Experience our super express incorporation services designed for fast processing. Our specialists work diligently to complete your filing within 2 business hours of order placement, delivering your incorporation documents in record time. 💲 Affordable Pricing Understanding the financial challenges of new entrepreneurs, Online Business Registry offers an affordable pricing structure. We believe that cost should not be a barrier to your business aspirations, providing a cost-effective solution for your incorporation needs.

What is the difference between a Holding Company and an Operating Company?

In simple terms: an operating company does things, while a holding company owns things. Operating Company: This is a company that is actively engaged in business operations. It conducts day-to-day activities, generates revenue, and holds assets and liabilities associated with its core operations. It may manufacture products, offer services, and employ staff. Holding Company: This is a company whose primary purpose is to own and control investments in other companies. It does not engage in active business operations but instead holds and manages assets in the form of shares, real estate, intellectual property, or other investments. — Example: The holding company, which owns a subsidiary company, will act as the shareholder of that particular operating company.

What are the benefits of a Holding Company?

Asset Protection and Risk Management: Holding companies can provide a layer of protection between the operating companies and their assets, safeguarding them from creditors and potential legal claims. Tax Planning and Optimization: Holding companies can take advantage of various tax strategies and incentives, such as income splitting, capital gains exemptions, and tax-deferred inter-corporate dividends. Enhanced Business Flexibility and Control: A holding company structure allows for greater control and flexibility in managing multiple subsidiaries. Succession Planning and Wealth Preservation: For families and business owners looking to ensure a smooth transition of assets and wealth to future generations, a holding company can serve as a valuable tool for succession planning. Deferred Taxes and Reduced Taxes: Holding companies can help in deferring and reducing taxes. Low-Interest Loan Opportunities: Holding companies can provide opportunities for low-interest loans. Discrete and Cost-Effective Purchasing: Holding companies can facilitate discrete and cost-effective purchasing.

How quickly can my business be incorporated?

We can have your business incorporated in just 2 BUSINESS HOURS!

What is required to incorporate my holding company?

Choose a Business Name: Your business name must be unique and distinguishable from other registered business names in Ontario. You have the option to choose your own name or have the government assign you a numbered name. If you are registering a named corporation, you will need a NUANS report (Purchasable through our incorporation packages). If we find any issues with the proposed name we will guide you and suggest possible names that would be viable for the incorporation. Typically, holding companies are designated as numbered companies because they do not interact directly with consumers and this approach enhances their anonymity when required. Incorporators, Directors, Officers, and Shareholders: In the process of incorporation, you must determine the directors, officers and their respective roles, and the shareholders of the corporation. At least one person is required to serve as an incorporator, director, and shareholder, and it’s possible for a single individual to occupy all three positions. Officers are viewed as employees within the corporation. Registered Office Address: Every business is required to have a registered office address, which could be either a commercial or a residential location. If you do not have an accessible address in Ontario, our Address & Mail Forwarding Service is available for purchase (Only available for registration purposes). Initial Return Filing: All corporations in Ontario are required to submit their initial return within 60 days following their incorporation. If this return is not filed, the corporation will be deemed non-compliant with the corporate registry. This non-compliance could lead to the government dissolving the corporation.

Are there any residency requirements to incorporate in Ontario?

No, there are no residency requirements to incorporate in Ontario. Directors may be from other domestic or foreign jurisdictions. Incorporators must be individuals or other Ontario businesses.

Will I receive any post-incorporation support?

Yes, we offer 3 types of post-incorporation and maintenance services.

How can a foreign business operate in Ontario?

Please see our packages for Business Registry By Non-Residents

Ontario Holding Company | Incorporated as a fast as 30 minutes

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Corporation's Address
Do you have an Address in Ontario?
- Yes
- No
Corporation's Address
Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code
Mailing Address
Same as Corporation's Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Address and mail scanning service*
- 1 Year + $499
- 2 Years + $799
A corporation is required to have a physical registered office address in Ontario. P.O. box or virtual mail box address is not acceptable. If you do not have a physical address, we offer address and mail scanning service.

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Requirement for Corporation's Address?
- It must be physical address in Ontario.
- P.O. Box or virtual address is not allowed.
- Any documents related to corporation is sent to this address.
What is Address Service?
An address service is a yearly mail and scanning service that we provide to corporations who does not have a local physical address in Ontario. It can be renewed every year paying similar fees. Any corporation related documents that we receive, will be scanned and emailed to you.
How to change the address in future?
The registered address can be changed in future paying the necessary filling fees. Many corporations start with a residential address as they do not have any rental address while registering the corporation, but they change their address in future when required.

General Details
How do you want to get corporation documents?
- Send electronic copy in email (free)
- Email electronic copy & printed copy by post +$30
Requested date for incorporation
Future incorporation Date
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY

Note: Future Incorporation Date can not be more than 30 days from current date
Corporation's activity type
- Service
- Goods
- Both
Write the Main Activity
Note: be specific and clear to avoid delays.

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Electronic vs Printed Documents
If you choose electronic documents, we will send the PDF documents in your billing email. Alternatively, you have option to receive electronic documents in email and then printed documents by post.
Can I incorporate on a future date?
Yes. The requested date for incorporation cannot be less than the current date nor more than 30 days in the future.
What is the main activity?
This is primary business activity that your business does. Please mention only one activity in single or two words as we have to select the closest activity from the government system.

Director
Primary Director Details
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Phone Number
Residency status in Canada
- Citizen
- PR
- None
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code Country

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Requirements to be a Director?
Director is the decision maker of a corporation who takes administrative decision and have the power to make changes in the corporation and remove/add another director.
- Must be 18 years and above.
- Can be a Canadian Citizen, PR or Non-Canadian Citizen.
- Should not be in a status of bankruptcy.
Are you incorporating for a client?
If you are a lawyer, accountant or other service provider, and opening this corporation on behalf of a client, please do not write your name here. This section is for the primary owner(s) of the corporation. We don't communicate with the directors, rather we contact the person mentioned in the billing address.

Articles of Incorporation
Shares & Provisions
- Basic: unlimited common shares with no specific class
- Standard: class A common voting & class B common non voting shares +$99
- Custom: set out my own text: will be drafted by lawyer +$299
Basic Articles: Used when corporation is owned by a single owner. It allows to issue unlimited common shares and:
- Does not offer preferred shares,
- Does not specify any class (such as class A or class B)
- Does not specify voting rights of shareholders (such as voting or non-voting).
Standard Articles: Allows to issue class A common voting and class B common non-voting share. Most people choose standard articles.
Custom Articles: Allows to make a custom share classes of your own (with/without preferred shares).
Custom Shares & Provisions
Custom Shares & Provisions
Description of Classes of Shares
The classes and any maximum number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue:
Rights, Privileges, Restrictions and Conditions
Rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions (if any) attaching to each class of shares and directors' authority with respect to any class of shares which may be issued in series. If there is only one class of shares, enter "Not Applicable"
Restrictions on Share Transfers
The issue, transfer or ownership of shares is/is not restricted and the restrictions (if any) are as follows. If none, enter "None"
Restrictions on Business or Powers
Restrictions, if any, on business the corporation may carry on or on powers the corporation may exercise. If none, enter "None"
Other provisions
Other provisions, if any. Enter other provisions, or if no other provisions enter “None”

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Is this articles changeable?
The Articles of Incorporation is registered with government during the corporation registration. After the business is incorporated, the articles could be changed with proper filing (Articles of Amendment) and fees.
How to customize the share classes?
The "Advanced Articles of Incorporation" allows to issue class A common voting share and class B common non-voting shares. If you want to customize common/preferred/voting/non-voting/custom share class names etc., you may choose "set my own text " option. The custom share structure option will be displayed in next steps.
Sample: Basic Articles
Sample: Standard Articles
Sample: Custom Articles

Corporate Bylaws and Minutes
Why Bylaws & Minutes Required? As per Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), a corporation must set up its rules, rights, regulations, policies in its bylaws ensuring no clause conflicts the Provincial Corporations Act or Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
Corporate Bylaws and Minutes*
- Do not include Bylaws & Minutes
- Standard Bylaws & Minutes +$99
- Custom Bylaws & Minutes +$299

No Bylaws and No Minutes

❌Interpretations of Articles	❌Adding Officers (CEO, President)	❌Adding Shareholders
❌Share Distribution (who owns what percentage)	❌Director's Resolutions	❌Central Securities Register
❌Borrowing Powers	❌Share Classes	❌Share Transfer Rules

Standard Bylaws & Minutes

✔Definitions and Interpretations	✔Adding Officers (CEO, President)	✔Adding Shareholders
✔Share Distribution (who owns what percentage)	✔Director's Resolutions	✔Central Securities Register
✔Borrowing Powers	✔Share Classes	✔Share Transfer Rules

Custom Bylaws & Minutes

✔Definitions and Interpretations	✔Adding Officers (CEO, President)	✔Adding Shareholders
✔Share termination: complex structure	✔Director's Rights & Responsibilities	✔Shareholder's Rights & Duties
✔Borrowing: shareholders’ approval required/not required	✔Share class: up to 5 classes	✔Share transfer: not eligible/to corporation/to public

Bylaws and Minutes: Skipped
As per CBCA act, maintaining bylaws & minutes is mandatory. We are not responsible for the following:
- Not appointing officers: CEO, president
- Not adding any shareholder
- Not defining who owns what percentage
- Not defining corporation's borrowing powers
- Not defining shareholder termination
- Skipping director's rights & responsibilities
- Skipping shareholder's rights and duties
- Skipping Central Securities Register
- No dispute resolution clause
Click 'Previous' to add the Bylaws, or 'Next' to proceed without Bylaws.

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What is company bylaws?
Corporate bylaws, alternatively known as company constitution, are the rules, rights, regulations and policies set by a corporation. The corporate bylaws, usually prepared by a corporate lawyer ensuring no rules or clause conflicts the Provincial Corporations Act or Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
What is corporate minutes?
A Corporate Minutes is the collection of corporate records (including the articles of incorporation) to provide to anyone who inspect the record or at the time of auditing. Corporate Bylaws and Minutes may also be required by certain banks to open an account.
Benefits of doing all in one package
Yes, the expense is tax creditable. When you incorporate a company, the expenses are called business development expenses which are tax creditable. Any spending you do after incorporation is considered as operating expenses which are not tax creditable. Additionally, doing it separately later is a manual process that involves a corporate lawyer, which causes significant increase in cost and time (and not tax creditable).

Share Structure
Enter the initial share price
Enter price of class A voting share
Will it issue class B non-voting share?
- Yes
- No
Enter price of class B non-voting share

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What is share and why need it?
Since a corporation is a separate legal entity than its owners, it could owned only by owning its shares. The corporation's assets and stocks are go split into pieces and each of these pieces is called share. If a corporation issues 100 shares with $1 each, the total net worth of the corporation is 100x$1=$100.
Can I change share price in future?
For simplicity of corporate filing, most people set up $1 share price in the beginning. Eventually, the share price and share numbers could be increased.
What is class A and B shares?
A corporation's stock are split into shares. Those who own the shares, are in fact the owners of the corporation. Therefore, to make a classification of owners, shares are classified. Class A common voting share owners have voting rights to change the corporation's policies and rules. Class B common non-voting share owners do not have such rights.

Share Structure
Share Structure Details
How many share Classes for this Corporation?
First Share Class
First Share Class Details
Share Class
Share Class
Share Preferences
Voting Rights
Initial price
2nd Share Class
2nd Share Class Details
Share Class
Share Class
Share Preferences
Voting Rights
Initial price
3rd Share Class
3rd Share Class Details
Share Class
Share Class
Share Preferences
Voting Rights
Initial price
4th Share Class
4th Share Class Details
Share Class
Share Class
Share Preferences
Voting Rights
Initial price
5th Share Class
5th Share Class Details
Share Class
Share Class
Share Type
Voting Rights
Initial price

Shareholder
Shareholder Details
Number of Shareholders
1st Shareholder
First Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
2nd Shareholder
2nd Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
3rd Shareholder
3rd Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
4th Shareholder
4th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
5th Shareholder
5th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
6th Shareholder
6th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
7th Shareholder
7th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
8th Shareholder
8th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
9th Shareholder
9th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share
10th Shareholder
10th Shareholder Details
Full Name
Full Address
Share Class
Number of Share

Mandatory
Ontario corporations must file an Initial Return under the Corporations Information Act (CIA) setting out the prescribed information within 60 days after the date of incorporation.
Filing Service Ontario Initial Return
- Yes +$99
- No +$00
CRA Business Number
- Yes +$50
- No +$00
Corporate Tax ID (RC 0001)
- Yes +$50
- No +$00
Obtaining Company Key
- Yes +$99
- No +$00

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Is filing Initial Return is mandatory?
Yes, it's mandatory filing as per Corporation Act. Corporations must complete and submit an Initial Return to the Ontario Ministry within 60 days after the date of incorporation. This form establishes/confirms the company head office, directors/officers of the corporation. Failed to file Initial Return, may nullify your corporation by Service Ontario.
Why Company Key is very important?
As a public entity, the company key secures the corporation's online presence by preventing unauthorized access. It functions as a digital signature, confirming the company's identity and allowing secure access solely for personnel with the key. For filing initial returns, annual returns, or notices of change, a company key is necessary. Acquiring a company key along with the incorporation package is cost-effective because the process is straightforward and quick.
What is CRA Business Number?
The business number (BN) is a nine-digit number designated by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and is used as a common client identifier for businesses to simplify their dealings with federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Every corporation must have a separate business number.
What is Corporate tax ID
Corporations must report all income and expenses to CRA. A Corporate tax ID (also known as RC 0001) is used for this purpose. Every corporation must obtain a corporate tax ID with CRA.

Annual Services
As a newly incorporated business, if you do not have your own lawyer and accountant, you may take advantage of our legal team and accountants.
Annual Corporate Support
- None
- Phone Support +$99
- Complete Maintenance +$299
Every corporation must file annual corporate return (not tax return) with Service Ontario. You have option to file it yourself or obtain this service with us.
Filing Annual Return
- Not Included
- File Annual Return for me +$199

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What is Corporate Support?
Yes, we offer 3 types of post-incorporation and maintenance service:
- Annual Return: At the end of the year, we will file annual corporate return for you.
- Phone Support:
- Complete Maintenance: Annual Return + Phone Support + Notice of Changes Click Here for more details.
Why do I need Annual Return?
The Annual Return of Corporation must be filed for every Canadian corporation every year to keep the corporation active. This is filling to keep the corporation’s records up to date.
Any benefit of doing in package?
Yes, the expense is tax creditable. When you incorporate a company, the expenses are called business development expenses which are tax creditable. Any spending you do after incorporation is considered as operating expenses which are not tax creditable.
Phone Support vs Complete Maintenance

Draft Copy
Pre-submission draft & review*
- Send me the draft and review with me before final submission +$50
- You may make final submission without reviewing with me +$00
Shipping and Handling
- Xpresspost Certified: with tracking, signature required +$60
- Expedited: with tracking, no signature required +$39
- Regular Parcel: no tracking, no signature required +$25

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What is Registration Queue?
3 We offer the following registration queue:
- If you choose the Express Queue, we will email you the articles of incorporation, certificate and minute book in 2 Business Hours regardless of the named or numbered corporation.
- If you choose the Priority Queue, we will email you the corporation's articles, certificate and minute book in 1 Business Day regardless of the named or numbered corporation.
- If you choose the Regular Queue, we will email you the corporation's articles, certificate and minute book in 10 Business Days regardless of the named or numbered corporation.
Notes on the draft review service
The package does not include the extract of the draft version from governmental systems and sending it to our customers. Should you wish to review the draft before the final submission, this option is available. Be informed that your chosen service speed determines when the draft copy is emailed to you. If we don't receive your green signal within a designated timeframe, our representative will proceed with the final submission and subsequently deliver the relevant company establishment documents to you.
Details on the shipping options
Canada Post offers the following options for shipping an item within Canada:
- Xpresspost Certified: is a service for sending documents that captures the recipient's signature upon delivery of the item. This service is ideal for sending important notices as well as legal and court documents.
- Expedited: is fast, cost-effective ground shipping within Canada. All items can be tracked and have on-time guarantees.
- Regular Parcel: is a cost-effective ground delivery service available to customers.

Added Service and Price: Summary
Ontario Numbered Company
Price: $ 499.00 CAD
Ontario Named Company
Price: $ 549.00 CAD
Obtaining Nuans Report
Price: $ 13.80 CAD
Trade Name Registration
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Printed Copy of Corporation Documents
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Requested date for incorporation
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Articles of Incorporation
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Timeline
Price: $ 39.00 CAD
Corporate Bylaws and Minutes
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
CRA Business Number
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Corporate Tax ID
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Ontario Company Key
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Filing Initial Return
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
HST Account set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Payroll Account set up
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Import Account
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Export Account
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
WSIB Registration
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Official Corporate Seal
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Share Certificates
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Minute Book Binder
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Domain Name Registration
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Business Email Address
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Company Logo Design Service
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Listing the Business on Google Map
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Annual Corporate Support
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Filing Annual Return
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Registered Address Service
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Pre-submission Draft & Review
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Shipping & Handling Fees
Price: $ 0.00 CAD
Grand Total
$ 0.00 CAD

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Ontario Holding Company

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Add-on Services

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Company Name

Trade Name /Master Business Licence (MBL)

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Corporation's Address

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General Details

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Director

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Additional Directors

2nd Director

3rd Director

4th Director

5th Director

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Incorporator

2nd Incorporator

3rd Incorporator

4th Incorporator

5th Incorporator

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Articles of Incorporation

Custom Shares & Provisions

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Corporate Bylaws and Minutes

Bylaws and Minutes: Skipped

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Share Structure

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Shareholders

First Shareholder

2nd Shareholder

3rd Shareholder

4th Shareholder

5th Shareholder

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Share Structure

First Share Class

2nd Share Class

3rd Share Class

4th Share Class

5th Share Class

Shareholder

1st Shareholder

2nd Shareholder

3rd Shareholder

4th Shareholder

5th Shareholder

6th Shareholder

7th Shareholder

8th Shareholder

9th Shareholder

10th Shareholder

Mandatory

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Corporation's Officer(s)

First Officer

2nd Officer

3rd Officer

4th Officer

5th Officer

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CRA & WSIB Account Registrations

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Corporate Supplies

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Annual Services

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Domain & Marketing Services

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Draft Copy

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