Registering a business name does not give you exclusive rights to the use of the name. You can conduct a name search of existing sole proprietorships and partnerships in Ontario, however this name search is optional as sole proprietorship and partnership names are not protected. Incorporation is another way to register a business. You can incorporate provincially or federally. You may also incorporate on-line through the service providers Oncorp or Cyberbahn .
Payment is made by credit card or by setting up an account with a service provider.
This information is also offered at our seminar Government Regulations and Introduction to Entrepreneurship . See our seminar schedule for more details. To ensure your business complies with the by-laws of your municipality consult The Entrepreneurship Centre s Business Key Contacts sheet. You will receive a Master Business Licence from the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations if you register your business name as mentioned above. More information about rules and regulations is available through the seminar Government Regulations and Introduction to Entrepreneurship offered on a monthly basis at the Entrepreneurship Centre .