Business Services

Starting a Business

Curious about what it takes to start a business in Ontario? View the province’s 10 steps to starting a Business for Entrepreneurs
- Take a simple 10-Minute Questionnaire for a downloadable custom guide to help start or grow your business.
Brush up on Canada’s Business Regulation Guide, which sets out the standards and rules which ensure the Canadian marketplace is safe, consistent, and fair to everyone.
How do I Register a Business with the Government of Canada?
Visit the Ontario Business Registry, which allows businesses and not-for-profit corporations to complete transactions online, including registering, incorporating, and updating their information.
- What are the Top 10 forms used?
- Not sure what registry form applies to your business? Browse these options.
How do I get a Business Number and Register it with the CRA?
How do I Register my Business Online?
How do I file my business’ Annual Return?
How do I Update my Company Information?
Find out what Permits and Licences you need for your business.

Business Supports

The Canadian Government can help your business thrive with a large variety of Grants and Financing Opportunities.
Have a small business? Find out if your eligible for The Canada Small Business Financing Program.

Have a small business? Get the Support, Information, and Advice you need to run it effectively.
Find out what Permits and Licences you need for your business.
Learn about ONT-TAXS Online, Ontario’s secure, simple, and free online tax service for businesses.
View a complete list of Available Funding Opportunities from the Ontario Government.

Business Development Canada’s Small Business Loan is designed to help small businesses quickly and easily get access to the funds they need under terms they can afford.

Hiring Supports for Businesses

Learn about Canada’s Hiring Regulations. Familiarize yourself with both the regulations and resources available to you as an employer.
Browse Job Bank to find the right workers for your business, advertise for jobs for free and get lists of potential candidates with the skills you need.
Employment Ontario helps job seekers, workers and employers with advice, grants and other services around public and private sector employment.
Hire a Young Person through Employment Service, Youth job Connection or Youth Job Connection Summer and learn about the financial incentives that help small businesses.
- How do I hire a young person?
How do I Hire an Apprentice? And how would it benefit me as an employer?
What is the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)? And how does it provide foreign workers, international students, business owners and entrepreneurs from outside Canada, with a means to apply for permanent residence in Ontario.

Reporting Scams & Fraud

Learn about how to identify common scams and what to if you or someone you know has been the victim of Scam or Fraud.
- Better Business Bureau: What are the 10 Scams Targeting Small Business
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, collects information on fraud and identity theft, providing information to Canadians on past and current scams.
- Scams Effecting Business

How do I report scam or fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre?
- Report Online
- Report By Phone: 1-888-495-8501 (Monday-Friday 9am-4:45 pm Eastern Time and Closed on Holidays)

Most Requested Business Services