Change of Business Information

Changing your business information online is easy and fast, saving you time.

You can make changes to mailing and business addresses, telephone and fax numbers and program account contact information.

You can also close a program account or cancel an existing business/trade/operating name registration that has not expired or has not been previously cancelled.

Your changes can be submitted to four areas of government in a single session – Ontario Ministry of Government Services (Companies and Personal Property Security Branch), Ministry of Revenue, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and Canada Revenue Agency.

How soon do changes take effect?

The Ministry of Government Services will notify you within three weeks by mail.

The Ontario Ministry of Revenue, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and/or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may contact you to verify the information, and confirm the authorization of the requestor.

How do I update corporate information?

You may need to update corporation information such as directors, officers or registered head office address. Please ensure you use the correct form to make these updates.

What do I need to get started?

If you wish to change a business name or ownership type, e.g., from a sole proprietor to a general partnership, or complete change of partners, you will require a new business name registration and the applicable fee.

You will need the following information:

• Name of person authorizing the update
• Operating and legal names of the business
• Business owner's name and address
• Principal place of business
• Mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, email address of the business
• Account numbers for the programs you are updating:
  • Business Identification Number
  • Retail Sales Tax
  • Corporations Tax
  • Employer Health Tax
  • Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax
  • Payroll Deductions
  • Import/Export
  • Corporate Income Tax
  • WSIB Employer Account
• If you are closing an account, provide the closing date and reason for closure

How much does it cost to update my business information?

There is no charge to update your business information ― it is free!

Where can I find more information about changing my business information?

Consult our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.