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  • Ontario Standard Corporation Package

    A standard corporation is the most common business structure for entrepreneurs and established businesses seeking limited liability protection and operational flexibility. We have streamlined processes for Ontario incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Ontario Business Corporations Act requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Most versatile corporate structure — suitable for nearly any lawful business activity
    • Flexible ownership structure with transferable shares and straightforward succession planning
    • Access to small business tax rates and income splitting opportunities

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Incorporate in 1 hour
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Professional Corporation Package

    A professional corporation allows regulated professionals to incorporate their practice while maintaining compliance with their governing body's requirements. We have streamlined processes for Ontario professional incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with both Ontario Business Corporations Act and professional regulatory requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Designed specifically for regulated professionals — including physicians, lawyers, accountants, and other regulated professionals
    • Enables tax deferral and income splitting strategies while maintaining professional liability obligations
    • Requires approval from your professional regulatory body — we guide you through the process

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Incorporate in 1 hour
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Personal Real Estate Corporation Package

    A Personal Real Estate Corporation allows licensed real estate professionals to incorporate their practice and access corporate tax planning benefits. We have streamlined processes for Ontario PREC incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with both Ontario Business Corporations Act and real estate regulatory requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Exclusively for licensed real estate agents and brokers registered with Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)
    • Enables tax deferral strategies — retain earnings in the corporation at lower corporate tax rates
    • Must meet specific regulatory requirements — we ensure your PREC is structured for compliance

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Incorporate in 1 hour
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Holding Company Package

    A holding company is a corporate structure designed to hold investments, real estate, or shares of other corporations rather than conduct active business operations. We have streamlined processes for Ontario holding company incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures your holding company is properly structured for your specific objectives.

    What Makes This Different

    • Purpose-built for asset protection — separates valuable assets from operating business risks
    • Enables tax-efficient movement of funds between related corporations through intercorporate dividends
    • Ideal for business owners with multiple ventures, investment portfolios, or estate planning objectives

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Incorporate in 1 hour
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Not for Profit Corporation Package

    A not for profit corporation (NFP) is designed for organizations that operate for purposes other than generating profit for members, such as community groups, industry associations, and social clubs. We have streamlined processes for Ontario NFP incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Structured for organizations pursuing social, educational, charitable, or community purposes without profit distribution to members
    • Provides limited liability protection for directors and members while enabling the organization to own property and enter contracts
    • Not for profit status does not automatically grant tax-exempt status — if your primary goal is charitable status with tax-exempt receipting, consider our Registered Charity package

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Incorporate in 2 hours
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Registered Charity Package

    A registered charity is a not for profit corporation that has obtained charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency, enabling it to issue official donation receipts and access additional tax exemptions. We provide full-service charity incorporation and CRA registration. Our legal team ensures your organization meets both Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and CRA charitable purpose requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Enables issuance of official donation receipts — donors receive tax benefits, increasing fundraising potential
    • Qualifies for exemption from income tax and may be eligible for GST/HST rebates and property tax exemptions
    • Requires CRA approval of charitable purposes — our legal team drafts CRA-compliant charitable objects

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Incorporate in 2 hours
    • Articles of Incorporation with CRA-compliant charitable purposes drafted by legal team
    • Full CRA charity registration (T2050 application) prepared and submitted
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Co-operative with Share Capital Package

    A co-operative with share capital is a member-owned organization where members invest through share purchases and may receive returns based on their investment or patronage. We have streamlined processes for Ontario co-operative incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Co-operative Corporations Act requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Democratic member ownership — each member has one vote regardless of shares held
    • Enables capital raising through member share purchases while distributing surplus based on patronage or investment
    • Suited for organizations where member investment and financial returns are part of the membership value proposition

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Submit in 2 hours
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Co-operative without Share Capital Package

    A co-operative without share capital is a member-owned organization where membership is based on participation rather than financial investment, with surplus reinvested in services or distributed based on patronage. We have streamlined processes for Ontario co-operative incorporations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Co-operative Corporations Act requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • Democratic member ownership — each member has one vote with membership based on participation, not investment
    • No share purchases required — members join through membership fees or meeting eligibility criteria
    • Suited for service-focused organizations like housing co-ops, worker co-ops, and consumer co-ops where member benefit is the priority

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Submit in 2 hours
    • Articles of Incorporation drafted by legal team
    • Can add Corporate bylaws, minutes and WSIB account
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address available
  • Ontario Extra-Provincial Registration Package

    Extra-provincial registration allows your existing corporation from another jurisdiction to legally conduct business in Ontario. We have streamlined processes for extra-provincial registrations with direct access to corporate registry systems. Our legal team ensures full compliance with Ontario extra-provincial registration requirements.

    What Makes This Different

    • For corporations already incorporated elsewhere — register your existing corporation to operate in Ontario without creating a new entity
    • Maintains your corporation’s home jurisdiction status while gaining legal authority to conduct business in Ontario
    • Required when your corporation has employees, an office, or conducts regular business activity in Ontario

    Package Includes

    • Rush queue available — Register in 1 hour
    • Extra-provincial registration application prepared and filed
    • Can add WSIB account for Ontario operations
    • Can add CRA accounts (Business Number, GST, Payroll, Export, Import)
    • Registered Address and Agent for Service available

  • Add-on Services



  • Help Section

  • What is a numbered company?
    Once a company is incorporated, it gets a corporation number. If you do not choose a name for the company, the corpiration number becomes the name of the company. An example of a numbered company is 987654 Ontario Inc. The biggest advantage of a numbered company is is skipping the Nuans name search and name approval step. Therefore, the incorporation process is relatively faster and less expensive. However, the biggest disadvantage of a numbered company is, it does not have have a brand name for the purpose of marketing, business signs, and developing a brand.
  • What services may I add?
    Online Business Registry Inc., with its in-house legal and accounting team, is a one-stop filing center. We are a member of several units of Government and hence, can offer following services:
    • NUANS search and name approval
    • By-laws, custom articles
    • CRA accounts
    • WCB accounts
    • Corporate seal, minute book binder
    • Annual return, corporate maintenance
    • Domain name reservation
    • Address services
    • Express registration queue
    • And more
  • May I get help for placing an order?
    Yes, our customer service agents can provide general guidelines and assistance (not legal advice). Feel free to call us at 416-628-9349 during our business hours, you may initiate a during business hours.
  • What is a named corporation?
    • Named Corporation: allows you to choose a name for your company. Example: Johnson Car Wash Inc.

    • Numbered Corporation: does not allow to choose a name. The name will be assigned randomly with the number of your company. Example: 1000044599 Ontario Inc.
  • Is it a one-time payment?
    Yes. It's a one-time payment and there is no monthly or annual fees.
  • Are the corporate documents legally valid?
    Yes, of course. The Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation is provided directly by the Corporate Registry unit of the Government. The Articles of Incorporation is drafted by our in-house legal counsel. You have option to choose custom Articles of Incorporation as well.
  • How should I receive the documents?
    An order can be placed online, paying by credit card or e-transfer. Upon order receiving, we review the order and register accordingly. You have option to receive the corporate corporate documents in email or by post.
  • What is the Company Key
    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.
  • Do you offer post-incorporation services?
    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:
    • corporate Update (address change, director's change, shareholder change, officer change). Please Click Here for more details.
    • Complete Maintenance: Annual Return + Phone Support + Notice of Changes Click Here for more details.
  • Can I personalize the articles?
    Yes, we offer :
    • Basic Articles: Click here to see the Sample
    • Standard Articles: Click here to see the Sample
    • Custom Articles: For more customizations, we offer Custom Articles which could be prepared as per requests (available in next steps).
  • Sample: Certificate of Incorporation
    Sample: Basic Articles
    Sample: Standard Articles
    Sample: Custom Articles
  • Company Name

  • Example: Joe Movers Ltd.
  • Example: Déménageurs Joe Ltd.
  • Example: Déménageurs Joe Movers Ltd.
  • Example: Joe Movers Ltd. / Déménageurs Joe Ltd.
  • Note: Your NUANS report should looks like this: Sample
  • Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.
    • Important: Please only upload saved files on local storage. Uploading directly from cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox) will cause errors.

    • Trade Name /Master Business Licence (MBL)

    • Adding a Trade Name is very common practice by business owners to take advantage on business sign, bank cheque, business card, brand logo, and future trademark. An example: "987654 Ontario Inc." is the legal name and "Joe Movers" is the trade name.
    • Adding a Trade Name is very common practice by business owners to take advantage on business sign, bank cheque, business card, brand logo, and future trademark. An example: the legal name of walmart is "Wal-Mart Stores, Inc." whille its trade name is "Walmart".
    • Help Section

    • What Is a Valid NUANS Report?
      NUANS, or Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search, is a federal database utilized to verify if there are any existing business names that could potentially conflict with your intended name. For registering a business in a province (Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, PEI), only the NUANS Reservation Report specific to that province is accepted. Keep in mind that a federal NUANS report cannot be used for this purpose.
    • Is there any guidelines for name?
      A corporation’s name generally needs two components:
      Distinctive: A unique or invented word that sets your name apart (e.g., “Mike”)
      Descriptive: A common word describing your business activity (e.g., “Construction”) Example: Mike Construction “Mike” is distinctive, “Construction” is descriptive. Enter your preferred name, and we’ll help if adjustments are needed for approval
    • Why need a legal ending?
      By law, every corporate name must include a legal ending. The government allows six options (like Inc., Ltd., or Corp.), all of which carry the same meaning. Choose the one that complements your business name best.
    • What are the benefits of a trade name?
      Registering a trade name offers several benefits:
      a) It allows you to use a shorter, more marketable name for advertising, business signs, and brand development.
      b) It can simplify the process of obtaining municipal licenses and permits.
      c) It creates a public record of your business name, which can be a foundational step toward securing a trademark in the future.
    • What is a numbered company with a trade name?
      The biggest advantage of a numbered company is is skipping the Nuans name search and name approval step. Therefore, the incorporation process is relatively faster and less expensive. However, the biggest disadvantage of a numbered company is, it does not have have a brand name for the purpose of marketing, business signs, and developing a brand. This disadvantage can be easily resoloved by adding a trade name.
    • 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.

    • Help Section

    • What are the requirements for a corporation’s address?
      • The address must be a physical location within Ontario.
      • P.O. Boxes and virtual addresses are not permitted.
      • All official correspondence and legal documents related to the corporation will be sent to this address.
    • What is the difference between the 2 Address options?
      The address service alone with provide your company with a registered address that will allow for it to comply with the registration requirements. This address is not for operations. Solely for registration purposes. The mail scanning to email service is for forwarding all email digitally to you if the address receives any government-related mail for your company.
    • What Is an Address Service?
      The Address Service is an annual mail-handling and document-scanning solution we offer to corporations that do not have a local physical address in Ontario. This service can be renewed yearly for a similar fee. Any government or corporation-related mail received on your behalf will be scanned and emailed directly to you.
    • How can I change my address in the future?
      You can update your corporation’s registered address at any time by paying the applicable filing fee. Many businesses initially use a home or residential address during incorporation and update it later once they acquire a commercial or office location.
    • Timeline


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    • Help Section

    • Electronic vs. Printed Documents
      If you select electronic documents, we will email PDF copies to the billing email address you provide. You also have the option to receive both: electronic copies by email and printed hard copies sent by mail.
    • Can I set a future incorporation date?
      Yes, you can choose a future date for incorporation. However, the selected date must be no earlier than today and no more than 30 days ahead.
    • What is the main activity?
      The main activity refers to your business’s primary line of work. Please provide one activity, described in one or two words, so we can accurately match it with the options in the government’s classification system.
    • Director & Incorporator

      The directors are the incorporators by default. If you would like to set up differently, please contact us after order placement.
    • 1st Director

    • 2nd Director

    • 3rd Director

    • 4th Director

    • 5th Director

    • Note for 5+ Directors: Please upload a document (.pdf, .doc, or .docx only) OR email us with the following information for each person:
      • Full name
      • Complete address
      • Canadian residency status (Citizen, PR, or None)
      • Position(s) in the company (Director, Shareholder, Officer)
      • If Officer - specify title (CEO, President, Secretary, etc.)
      Example format: John Smith, 456 Oak St, Calgary AB T2P 2V6, Citizen, Director & CEO
    • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.
    • Important: Please only upload saved files on local storage. Uploading directly from cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox) will cause errors.

    • Help Section

    • Impact of adding additional director(s)
      Each director has equal power and control over the corporation. The Second director can remove the primary director and vice versa. Therefore, you may add an additional director whom you trust.
    • Can I add or remove a director later?
      Yes. At least one director must be listed at the time of incorporation. You can update the director information at any time in the future. If you opt for our Complete Maintenance package (available in the next steps), director changes can be made at no additional cost.
    • What are the requirements to be a director?
      A director is responsible for overseeing the corporation's operations and has the authority to make administrative decisions, including appointing or removing other directors. To qualify as a director:
      To qualify as a director:
      • Must be Must be 18 years or older
      • Can be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a non-Canadian citizen.
      • Must not be bankrupt
    • Are you incorporating on behalf of a alient?
      If you are a lawyer, accountant, or service provider setting up the corporation for a client, do not enter your own name in this section. It should reflect the actual owner(s) of the corporation.
      Note: We do not contact directors directly. All communication is handled through the person listed in the billing address.
    • Custom Clauses & Provisions

    • The classes and any maximum number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue:
    • 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"
    • The issue, transfer or ownership of shares is/is not restricted and the restrictions (if any) are as follows. If none, enter "None"
    • Restrictions, if any, on business the corporation may carry on or on powers the corporation may exercise. If none, enter "None"
    • Other provisions, if any. Enter other provisions, or if no other provisions enter “None”
    • Keeping bylaws and minutes is MANDATORY according to the CBCA act. We left this section as a choice on purpose because many of our clients are lawyers who prefer to draft the bylaws on their own. Choosing not to include it indicates the following:
      • You will file yourself to add officers (CEO, President etc.)
      • You will file yourself to add shareholders (owners to this company)
      • You will file to define who owns what percentage of shares
      • You will prepare documents on corporation's borrowing powers
      • You will add shareholder termination clause
      • You will add director's rights & responsibilities
      • You will add shareholder's rights & responsibilities
      • You will make your own Central Securities Register
      • You will add the dispute resolution clause
    • 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
    • Help Section

    • What is standard clause in the articles?
      Standard clauses are used by default in the articles of incorporation for a wide range of standard businesses and everyday operations.
    • May I amend the articles?
      Yes. The initial Articles of Incorporation are filed with the government when the corporation is registered. After incorporation, these articles can be modified by submitting the appropriate Articles of Amendment along with the required fees.
    • What is company bylaws & minutes?
      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). Corporate Bylaws and Minutes may also be required by certain banks to open an account
    • May I customize share classes?
      In the next section, you will be asked to choose share classes.
    • Is this expense tax ceditable?
      Yes, the expense is tax creditable. When you incorporate a company, the expenses are called business development expenses which are tax creditable.
    • Personalized Share Classes

    • Creating custom share classess requires careful consideration and may need specialized drafting by our specialists. You can upload OR email us your custom requirements. Our registry agent might contact you for further information.
    • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.
    • Important: Please only upload saved files on local storage. Uploading directly from cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox) will cause errors.

    • Share Structure

    • Help Section

    • 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.
    • Shareholders

    • First Shareholder

    • 2nd Shareholder

    • 3rd Shareholder

    • 4th Shareholder

    • 5th Shareholder

    • Note for 5+ Shareholders: Please upload a document (.pdf, .doc, or .docx only) OR email us with the following information for each person:
      • Full name
      • Complete address
      • Canadian residency status (Citizen, PR, or None)
      • Position(s) in the company (Director, Shareholder, Officer)
      • If Officer - specify title (CEO, President, Secretary, etc.)
      Example format: John Smith, 456 Oak St, Calgary AB T2P 2V6, Citizen, Director & CEO
    • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.
    • Important: Please only upload saved files on local storage. Uploading directly from cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox) will cause errors.

    • Help Section

    • What does shareholder mean?
      In simple language, the shareholders are the owners of the corporation. If a corporation has 1 shareholder, regardless of number of shares, the single shareholder owns 100% of the shares.
    • How to set up share class?
      A corporation has 2 shareholders: John and Mike.
      Case 1: Both owners have rights to vote: Assign class A to both.
      Case 2: Only John has voting rights: Assign class A to John and class B to Mike.
    • How to set up share number?
      Share number cannot be in decimal point.
      Case 1: John, Mike and Ali own same percentage: Assign exact same number to each.
      Case 2: John owns 40%, Mike owns 30% and Ali owns 30%: Assign shares 40 to John, 30 to Mike and 30 to Ali.
      Case 3: John owns 51%, Mike owns 24.5% and Ali owns 24.5%: Avoid decimal point by doubling the proportion. Assign 102 to John, 49 to Mike and 49 to Ali.
    • Can I change share details in future?
      Yes. You can change any time share price, share number and shareholders.
    • Compliance Filing

    • Your CRA Business Number is required to register for federal tax accounts such as GST/HST, payroll, and import/export. We are offering it at a discounted rate as part of this package. Please note that if you need to purchase it separately later, it will be at the regular (higher) price.
    • Your Company Key is required to make changes to your government business profile. We are offering it at a discounted rate as part of this package. Please note that if you need to purchase it separately later, it will be at the regular (higher) price.
    • Help Section

    • Why Business number is mandatory?
      An incorporated business MUST obtain a Business Number to have the access on Canada Revenue Agency account. Business Number is also known as RC number (RC0001). This is the unique identification of your business with CRA.

      Sample Document

      samples for Export
    • Why company key is needed?
      As of October 19, 2021, Service Ontario issued the notice that every Ontario business MUST obtain a company key to access the business. This implies, without company key, you won't be able to do any change nor any filing on your business.

      Sample Document

      samples for Export
    • Recommended Filing

    • Help Section

    • What is Corporate tax ID?
      Corporations must report all income and expenses to the CRA. The Corporate Tax ID (also called RC0001) is the identifier used for this purpose. Every corporation must obtain a Corporate Tax ID from the CRA.
    • Why initial return and official email is important?
      Filing your Initial Return is a mandatory step after incorporating your business in Ontario. It officially notifies the government about your corporation’s directors, registered office, officer’s name and designation, and official email address.
    • Who needs a GST/HST account?
      If you sell products and services in Canada and collect GST/HST from your Customers, then GST/HST Account Number is Required. Customer's invoice or receipt must show the HST number. Unable to collect HST may cause penalty by CRA.
    • Corporation's Officer(s)

    • First Officer

    • 2nd Officer

    • 3rd Officer

    • 4th Officer

    • 5th Officer

    • Note for 5+ Officers: Please upload a document (.pdf, .doc, or .docx only) OR email us with the following information for each person:
      • Full name
      • Complete address
      • Canadian residency status (Citizen, PR, or None)
      • Position(s) in the company (Director, Shareholder, Officer)
      • If Officer - specify title (CEO, President, Secretary, etc.)
      Example format: John Smith, 456 Oak St, Calgary AB T2P 2V6, Citizen, Director & CEO
    • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.
    • Important: Please only upload saved files on local storage. Uploading directly from cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox) will cause errors.

    • Help Section

    • What is an officer's role?
      The corporation's officers (President, CEO, VP, Secretary etc.) manage the business's daily operations, and in their different roles they are given legal authority to act on the corporation's behalf in almost all lawful business-related activities.
    • Can one individual be in multiple roles?
      Most corporations, in the beginning, assign a single individual in multiple roles (director, incorporator, officer and shareholder). With the growth of the company, these roles can be re-distributed among other individuals.
    • What are the usual positions/designations?
      Normally, the designations 'President' or 'CEO' is assigned to the primary director or the most important individual of the corporation. The next roles are VP, treasurer, secretary, administrative assistant etc.
    • Tax & WSIB Account Registration

    • Help Section

    • Who needs a payroll account?
      If you hire Employees including yourself, then you need a Payroll Account Number. If you do not have an employee, your own salary or a family member's salary can be processed through the payroll account to take advantage of CRA 'income splitting'. Please note, this is not a payroll service, rather the initial set up of a payroll account with CRA.
    • What is import account?
      If your business involves importing physical goods, it is required. The government uses this account to process the customs clearance.
    • What is export account?
      If your business involves exporting physical goods, it is required. The government uses this account to process the customs clearance.
    • Do I need WSIB registration?
      Registering with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is required for most businesses In Ontario within 10 days of hiring their first employee. Some types of businesses are exempted from mandatory registration with WSIB based on the activities (Examples are banks, insurance companies, hair salons (with exceptions), private schools or daycares, travel agencies, etc.) but many employers in these industries choose to register with the WSIB anyways for protection to their workers. WSIB registration is more important for small businesses and start-ups to provide financial security in the event of a workplace accident.
    • Corporate Supplies



    • Help Section

    • What is share certificate?
      Share certificates are legal and official proof of ownership of a corporation. Bank may ask to show it to open a bank account. Most people choose 5 share certificates to save costs; some choose 10 or 20. It includes blank certificates in case you want to add spouse, child or friend as shareholder in future.
    • Do I need a corporate seal?
      The company seal, is a tool used to stamp or emboss your company's important documents in order to show the document is certified by, and agreed upon by, the Board of Directors of the company. Commonly used for:
      1. employment and vendor contracts
      2. minutes from Board of Directors meetings
      3. leases
      4. To be granted for bank loans or mortgages
      5. any contracts or agreements
    • How supplies will be shipped?
      Supplies (minute book binder, seal, share certificates) will be shipped by Canada Post to your corporation's mailing address.
    • Annual Services



    • Help Section

    • 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:
      • corporate Update (address change, director's change, shareholder change, officer change). Please Click Here for more details.
      • 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.
    • What is domain name?
      We recommended to reserve a domain name in your business name. If your domain name is taken by any domain reserving company or a competitor, it could be difficult to establish your brand and continue the business without a proper website. (example: www.yourbusinessname.ca)
    • What is Business Email address?
      A Business Email Address is the one that has your business name in it, and will be used for business communications that is based on your custom domain. (example: CustomName@companyname.com)



    • Help Section

    • 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.

    • Should I list my business on google map?
      Listing a business on Google helps by increasing its visibility in Google Search and Maps, which can attract more customers and build trust. It allows you to manage your business information, connect with customers through posts and reviews, and provide direct ways for them to do business with you, such as ordering or booking.
    • How a logo can help my business?
      Strengthen your registered business and develop a brand with a unique logo. A logo for a registered business name is an essential initial step toward a successful trademark application later on. Our skilled graphic designers have received excellent feedback from many Canadian entrepreneurs.
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