Official Intermediary for the Province of Ontario

Register Ontario General Partnership

Fast and legally compliant Ontario General Partnership Registration. Get started online today — no in-person visit required.

Why Register a General Partnership in Ontario?

A General Partnership in Ontario allows two or more individuals or corporations to carry on business together under a shared business name. It’s simple to set up and ideal for small businesses and professionals looking to co-own and operate a business.

What’s Included in Our Ontario General Partnership Registration Service

Partnership Name Search
Ontario Business Name Registration
Official Registration with Service Ontario
Confirmation of Registration Certificate
1-Day Filing Option
Optional CRA Business Number, HST, Payroll Setup
Ongoing support and compliance guidance

Simple Steps

How to Register Your Ontario General Partnership – 3 Easy Steps

Typical Timeline: 1–3 business days (varies by profession)

1

Complete Our Online Form

Enter basic partnership details like business name, partner names, business address, and activities.

2

Name Search & Registration Filing

We perform a business name search (if applicable) and file your General Partnership registration with ServiceOntario.

3

Receive Your Confirmation Certificate

Receive your official Partnership Registration Certificate by email — typically within 1–2 business days, or as fast as 1 hour with our rush service.

Start Your Incorporation Journey

Ontario General Partnership Registration

Why Choose Us?

Join 1,000+ clients who’ve registered their businesses successfully with us.

Frequently asked questions

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It is a business owned by two or more individuals or companies who share profits, losses, and liabilities.

Yes, if the business is operating under a name other than the legal names of the partners.

Standard processing takes 1–2 business days. We offer a 1-hour rush service for urgent registrations.

No. Partners are personally liable for business debts and obligations. For limited liability, consider incorporating.

Yes, we can register your BN, HST, and Payroll accounts with CRA as an add-on.

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Legal, fast, and simple Ontario General Partnership Registration – fully online.

Distinctive term

A distinctive term sets your name apart from that of other businesses offering the same goods or services. A distinctive term is the most crucial part of your name.

A descriptive term explains the nature of your company’s business.

Example 1

Proposed corporate name:

STACEY’S FLOWERS BOUTIQUE

The distinctive term is:

STACEY’S

The descriptive term is:

FLOWER BOUTIQUE

Example 2

Proposed corporate name:

FAST STOP CONVENIENCE STORE

The distinctive term is:

FAST STOP

The descriptive term is:

CONVENIENCE STORE

Note

Avoid entering the full proposed name in the ‘Distinctive Term’ field to prevent errors when ordering your NUANS Report.