Ontario business & permits
Choose a specific reviewed route below. Requirements depend on the service and location; these guides link to the current instructions from the issuing authority.
Use the Ontario Business Registry
The Ontario Business Registry supports business and not-for-profit registrations, filings and updates. Its official guide separates public searches from managing an entity's records and explains the profile and account setup needed for transactions. It also links to filing requirements and help. Keep company keys private and use the transaction appropriate to your entity type.
Read the guideRegister a business in Ontario
Ontario's registration guide helps you move from a chosen business structure to the correct registry transaction. It lists registration routes for several entity types and explains the account setup involved. Check the requirements for your particular structure before submitting. Ontario's business identification number is distinct from a federal CRA business number, so do not treat them as substitutes.
Read the guideStart a tow truck business in Ontario
An Ontario towing business needs the appropriate provincial certification. The tow operator, tow driver and vehicle storage operator certificates are separate. Registering a business alone does not authorize towing.
Read the guide
Use the responsible authority
Each guide identifies its official sources and review date. Complete applications on the government website. This independent guide does not confirm eligibility or submit requests.