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Name: Online Business Registry
Brand: Online Business Registry
SKU: 44166
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Choose Your Corporation
- Numbered company: (e.g. 987654 Ontario Inc.)
- Named company: (e.g. Joe Movers Ltd.)
Numbered Company Price
- $399
Named Company Price
- $449
Agent's Filing Fee
- Included
Government Fee
- Included
Documents Preparation Fee
- Included
Electronic Filing Fee
- Included
Add-on Services
Timeline (choose one)
- Standard - ready in 3 business days
- Priority - ready in 1 business day +$50
- Rush: ready in 30 mins (cut off by 3:00 pm) +$99
Mandatory Filing
- Business Number (9 Digit BN number) +$50
- Corporate Tax Account Set up (RC 0001) +$50
- Ontario Company Key +$99
- Initial Declaration/Return +$99
CRA Accounts
- HST Registration (RT 0001) +$99
- Payroll Registration (RP 0001) +$99
- Export Registration (RM 0001) +$99
- Import Registration (RM 0001) +$99
- WSIB Account Set up +$199
Total Price
$ 0.00 CAD

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:
- 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
The company will get
Example: Joe Movers Ltd.
Example: Déménageurs Joe Ltd.
Example: Joe Movers Déménageurs Ltd.
Example: Joe Movers Ltd. / Déménageurs Joe Ltd.
Did you obtain the Nuans report?*
- I didn't obtain Nuans report
- I obtained Nuans report myself
Upload a valid Ontario NUANS report
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Note:Your NUANS report should looks like this: Sample
Proposed Name for this Corporation?
Proposed Name In English?
Proposed Name In French?
Legal Ending
Trade Name /Master Business Licence (MBL)
Most business owners add a trade name (formerly known as Master Business Licence) with their numebred corporation. An example: "987654 Ontario Inc." is the legal name and and "Joe Movers" is the trade name.
Most business owners add a trade name (formerly known as Master Business Licence) with their named corporation. An example: the legal name of walmart is "Wal-Mart Stores, Inc." whille its trade name is "Walmart".
Do you want a trade name (MBL)?*
- Yes +$160
- No +$0
Write the trade name you want

Help Section
What is a valid NUANS report?
NUANS full form is Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search. It is a federal name search system to check existing business names similar to your business name to avoid conflict. To register a corporation a valid Ontario Reservation report is required. Federal NUANS report is considered as invalid. Please Click here to see the sample of NUANS Report
Any rules for corporation's name?
Generally a name should have two elements: distinctive and descriptive. The distinctive element can't be common English word, it has to be unique or made up words while descriptive element can be common English words. An example is "Mike Construction". In this name 'Mike' is the distinctive/unique element; 'Construction' is the descriptive element. Put your ideal name, if doesn't work, we will guide you.
Which Legal Ending to choose?
Every corporation must have legal ending after the legal name of the corporation. Government offers 6 legal ending which have same meaning. You may choose the option that looks good with the business name.
What is a numbered company with a trade name?
Most people choose a numbered company with a trade name to take advantage of faster incorporation process and skipping the name approval part. 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 with trade name is 987654 Ontario Inc. o/a 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 are the benefits of having trade name?
a) This allows shorten the name for the purpose of advertisement, business signs and brand development.

b) We found, many business owners add it for the easiness of obtaining the municipal license or permit.

c) Registering a trade name creates an opportunity of geting a trade mark in future.

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.

Help Section
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
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.

Help Section
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

Help Section
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.

Additional Directors
3.2. Do you want to add more director?
- Yes
- No
2nd Director
2nd Director Details
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Residency status in Canada
- Citizen
- PR
- None
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code Country
3.3. Do you want to add more director?
- Yes
- No
3rd Director
3rd Director Details
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Residency status in Canada
- Citizen
- PR
- None
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code Country
3.4. Do you want to add more director?
- Yes
- No
4th Director
4th Director Details
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Residency status in Canada
- Citizen
- PR
- None
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code Country
3.5. Do you want to add more director?
- Yes
- No
5th Director
5th Director Details
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Residency status in Canada
- Citizen
- PR
- None
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City Province Postal Code Country
Note: If you want to add more than 5 directors, you may need to place a customized order. For now, you can place order with these five directors and afterwards, give us a call to convert it into a customized order.

Help Section
Can I add/remove a director in future?
To register a corporation, at least one director's information is mandatory. In future, you can add or remove director from your corporation. If you include "complete maintenance" services (in next steps), you may add/remove a director at free of cost in future.
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.

Incorporator
4.1. Adding incorporator(s)
1st Incorporator Details
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Name of the corporation
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Contact person name
4.2. Do you want to add more incorporator?
- Yes
- No
2nd Incorporator
2nd Incorporator Details
Choose the type of incorporator
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Name of business entity
Complete Address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Contact person name
4.3. Do you want to add more incorporator?
- Yes
- No
3rd Incorporator
3rd Incorporator Details
Choose the type of incorporator
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Name of business entity
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Contact person name
4.4. Do you want to add more incorporator?
- Yes
- No
4th Incorporator
4th Incorporator Details
Choose the type of incorporator
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Name of business entity
Complete Address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Contact person name
4.5. Do you want to add more incorporator?
- Yes
- No
5th Incorporator
5th Incorporator Details
Choose the type of incorporator
First name
Middle name (if any)
Last name
Name of business entity
Complete address
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Contact person name
Note: If you want to add more than 5 incorporators, you may need to place a customized order. For now, you can place order with these five incorporators and afterwards, give us a call to convert it into a customized order.

Help Section
Who can be an incorporator?
The incorporator(s) are generally all the director(s). Incorporator simply means, the person(s), who applying to incorporate this business. Therefore, incorporator(s) can an individual(s) or another corporation.
Are you incorporating for a client?
If you are lawyer, accountant or other service provider, and opening this corporation on behalf of a client, please do not write your name here. Incorporator(s) are generally the director(s) and owner(s) of the corporation. We don't communicate with the directors, rather we contact the person mentioned in the billing address.
Is this company under a holding company?
If you are incorporating this business as a child/operating company under a parent/holding company, you may choose "incorporator is another corporation" and put the parent/holding company name as incorporator.

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”

Help Section
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.

Help Section
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

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
Number of Shareholders
First Shareholder
First Shareholder Details
Name of first shareholder
Address of first shareholder
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Number of share for first shareholder
Share Class of First Shareholder
- Class A
- Class B
- Class A & B
Number of 'A' share for first shareholder
Number of 'B' share for first shareholder
Number of 'A' share for first shareholder
Number of 'B' share for first shareholder
2nd Shareholder
2nd Shareholder Details
Name of 2nd shareholder
Address of 2nd shareholder
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Number of share for 2nd shareholder
Share Class of 2nd Shareholder
- Class A
- Class B
- Class A & B
Number of 'A' share for 2nd shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 2nd shareholder
Number of 'A' share for 2nd shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 2nd shareholder
3rd Shareholder
3rd Shareholder Details
Name of 3rd shareholder
Address of 3rd shareholder
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Number of share for 3rd shareholder
Share Class of 3rd Shareholder
- Class A
- Class B
- Class A & B
Number of 'A' share for 3rd shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 3rd shareholder
Number of 'A' share for 3rd shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 3rd shareholder
4th Shareholder
4th Shareholder Details
Name of 4th shareholder
Address of 4th shareholder
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Number of share for 4th shareholder
Share Class of 4th Shareholder
- Class A
- Class B
- Class A & B
Number of 'A' share for 4th shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 4th shareholder
Number of 'A' share for 4th shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 4th shareholder
5th Shareholder
5th Shareholder Details
Name of 5th shareholder
Address of 5th shareholder
Same as corporation's address

Street Address Suite/Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Number of share for 5th shareholder
Share Class of 5th Shareholder
- Class A
- Class B
- Class A & B
Number of 'A' share for 5th shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 5th shareholder
Number of 'A' share for 5th shareholder
Number of 'B' share for 5th shareholder
Note: If you want to add more than 5 Shareholders, we have the option to customize your order. For now, please place an order adding the five Shareholders and inform us by phone, email or web chat to include additional officers (up to 10). You can also inform the agent while reviewing the order with you.

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.

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

Help Section
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.

Corporation's Officer(s)
Company Official Email Address
Number of Officer
First Officer
First Officer Details
Full name of the First officer
First officer's designation
- President
- CEO
- VP
2nd Officer
2nd Officer Details
Enter full name of 2nd officer
2nd officer's designation
- President
- CEO
- VP
3rd Officer
3rd Officer Details
Enter full name of 3rd officer
3rd officer's designation
- President
- CEO
- VP
4th Officer
4th Officer Details
Enter full name of 4th officer
4th officer's designation
- President
- CEO
- VP
5th Officer
5th Officer Details
Enter full name of 5th officer
5th officer's designation
- President
- CEO
- VP
Note: If you want to add more than 5 officers, you may need to place a customized order. For now, you can place order with these five officers and afterwards, give us a call to convert it into a customized order.

Help Section
Why official email is needed?
Company's official email is added to the company profile during filing the initial return. Your corporation's notifications, warning and messages goes directly to this email address. If you need to reset your company key at any time, the reset code will be sent to this email.
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.

CRA & WSIB Account Registrations
HST Account Set Up
- Yes +$99
- No +$00
Payroll Account Set Up
- Yes +$99
- No +$00
Import Account Set Up
- Yes +$99
- No +$00
Export Account Set Up
- Yes +$99
- No +$00
WSIB Account Set up
- Yes +$199
- No +$00

Help Section
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.
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
Choose share certificates
- None
- 5 share certificates +$29
- 20 share certificates +$80
- 50 share certificates +$250
- 100 share certificates +$400
Official Corporate Seal
- None
- Desk seal + $89
- Pocket seal + $79
- Desk & Pocket seal + $125
Minute Book Binder
- None
- Economy (white vinyl) +$35
- Premium (black padded) +$75
- Executive (black faux leather) +$150

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.
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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

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:
- 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

Domain & Marketing Services
Domain Name Reservation
- Yes
- No +$00
Domain Reservation Period
- Register for 1 year +$99
- Register for 2 years +$198
- Register for 3 years +$260
- Register for 4 years +$320
- Register for 5 years +$399
Business Email Address
- Yes
- No +$00
Number of Business Email Address
- 1 Business Email Address +$99
- 2 Business Email Address +$198
- 3 Business Email Address +$260
- 4 Business Email Address +$320
- 5 Business Email Address +$399
Company Logo Design Service
- Yes +$99
- No +$00
List My Business on Google Map
- Yes +$99
- No +$00

Help Section
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)
Details on logo design service
- 3 Logo Designs with High-resolution
- Get the vector (source) files.
- Logo transparency
- 3D mockup
- Number of concepts included: 3
- Revisions: 5 times
Why google listing is needed?
Google Business Profile is a free business listing from Google. It allows you to provide details and photos of your business, including your location, services, and products. Creating this free profile is a great way to increase your visibility across Google services. Information from your Google Business Profile may appear in Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Shopping.

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

Help Section
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:
Ontario Named Company
Price:
Obtaining Nuans Report
Price:
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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