Business Name Registration and Renewal
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Registering a new business name online is easy and fast with the Integrated Business Services Application. Business name registration applications can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The registration and renewal process costs $60 and is payable online by credit card. Read on for more information.
- Registration and Renewal Process
- Master Business Licence
- Our Service Guarantee
- Registering for a Goods and Services Tax Account
- Before You Get Started
Registration and Renewal Process
In a single online session you can:
- Register or renew your business name
- Apply to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
You will be asked to enter some basic information such as ownership type and contact information. Depending on your business, you may be eligible to register for other government accounts. Once you are finished you will receive a Master Business Licence, a profile summary of your registration, and a receipt.
Master Business Licences
A Master Business Licence (MBL) is an official proof of your business name registration. The MBL can be used as proof of business name registration at financial institutions and to facilitate other business-related transactions with the Ontario government.
Our Service Guarantee
If you are registering a new business name online, you can request an electronic Master Business Licence (eMBL). You will receive your eMBL by e-mail in two business days – or your money-back. Please note that terms and conditions apply. The electronic Master Business Licence is a digital copy of the licence. It is sent to you by email in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
All other Master Business Licences, including business name renewals, are delivered by regular mail in 10 business days.
Registering for the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST)
Business Registration Online, a program of the Canada Revenue Agency, enables businesses to register for federal programs including Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST), payroll deductions, corporate income tax and import/export accounts. Consult Business Registration Online for more information.
What do I need to get started?
Before you begin, please ensure that you meet these technical requirements.
If you are registering or renewing a trade or style name for an existing corporation or for a general partnership with a corporate partner, you must also provide the corporate name and/or corporate number.
