Overview

The Ontario Business Account simplifies how you interact with the Government of Ontario.

With your Ontario Business Account, you can:

  • use a single dashboard to access and manage business services
  • access Ontario Business Registry (OBR) services and your business profile
  • access select application forms
  • manage your mining project and track permits from multiple ministries in one place
  • register a new business
  • link your existing business to your Ontario Business Account
  • review your transaction history, including past filings and form submissions
  • view all messages and notifications in one place

How to get started

  1. Access your account

    Create or log into your account to get started.

  2. Set up your account

    Accept the Terms and Conditions and provide your account information.

  3. Explore your business dashboard

    Access business-related services and information.

  4. Discover more business resources

    Find relevant support and information in the Support centre.

What you need to register a business in Ontario

Set up your Ontario Business Account to register your business online.

Learn more about business registration and registration types on the Ontario Business Registry (OBR).

Guide to starting a business in Ontario

Learn the 10 steps for creating a business in Ontario.

Services Available

Ontario Business Registry

Complete over 90 transactions online, including registering, incorporating and updating your business information.

Applications and forms

Find applications, forms and official notices you need to submit for various business processes.

Permits and licences

 Find, apply for and track the status of permits, approvals and permissions from multiple ministries in one place. The service is currently available only for mining proponents.

Other business services

You can access the following business services without creating an Ontario Business Account.

Business documents search

Search the Ontario Business Registry (OBR) to view publicly available information and order business search products.

Check your permit or licence application status

Monitor the progress of select provincial permits and licence applications.

Ontario Business Registry (OBR) Partner Portal

The Ontario Business Registry Partner Portal is a separate online tool for intermediaries who file business transactions on behalf of other businesses or clients.

Intermediaries who can use the Partner Portal include:

  • legal professionals
  • accountants
  • members of Ontario Association of Professional Searchers of Records
  • fee-exempt broader public sector
  • service delivery partners

If you are an intermediary, use the Partner Portal to complete filings for your clients.

If you are a business owner, use your Ontario Business Account to access the Ontario Business Registry (OBR) and file transactions or update information for your business.