Ontario Business Account
Manage your business with the Government of Ontario. You can review past transactions, file annual returns and complete applications and forms.
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
- view all messages and notifications in one place
- register a new business
- link your existing business to your Ontario Business Account
- access Ontario Business Registry (OBR) services and your business profile
- access select application forms
- review your transaction history, including past filings and form submissions
How to get started
Access your account
Create or log into your account to get started.
Set up your account
Accept the Terms and Conditions and provide your account information.
Explore your business dashboard
Access business-related services and information.
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
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.