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Ontario Master Business License

Register your business in Ontario with ease. As an Official Intermediary for the Province of Ontario, we make incorporation quick, affordable, and compliant.

Business Name Registration in Ontario

Trade Name
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership

Why Register a Business in Ontario?

  • Registering your business makes it legal to operate under your chosen name, helps you open a business bank account, and builds trust with customers. It also secures your business name and gives access to government services like HST and payroll.

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Completed in as little as 30 minutes

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Includes NUANS Report + Articles of

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3 Simple Steps

How to Register Your Business Name in Ontario

You’ll receive your official Business Name Registration (formerly Master Business Licence) by email.

1

Fill out Our Online Form

Fill out our secure online form with your business name, address, and owner details.

2

We File Your Registration

Our team will check and submits your application to ServiceOntario on your behalf.

3

Receive Your Documents

Get your official Master Business Licence (Business Name Registration) delivered straight to your email.

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Frequently asked questions

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It’s the former name for what is now called a Business Name Registration. It allows you to legally operate a business under a chosen name in Ontario.

Yes, if you are using a business name other than your own legal name, you must register it with ServiceOntario.

A Business Name Registration is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before it expires.

Yes, banks require a Business Name Registration certificate to open a business account.

You can register as a Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, or an Ontario Tradename.

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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.