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    • Partnership Agreement
    • Shareholder Change
    • Joint Venture Agreement
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  • Ontario Sole Proprietorship (Fromerly MBL): Register or Renew in 1 Business Hour

  • A Ontario sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business that is owned by one person. Unlike a corporation, it doesn't have a separate legal identity. Service Ontario refers to it as Business Name Registration, previously called a Master Business Licence (MBL) for the "sole proprietorship" entity type.


  • $ 0.00 CAD
  • Guidelines

  • How fast can I get documents?
    A sole proprietorship can be set up within a single business hour when placed in the quickest queue. Provided we have received a fully completed order, including payment and necessary information, and you have selected the speediest queue, our team will examine your order, register it through government Registry system, and send you the electronic documents via email within one business hour. The last submission time is 3:00 PM local time.
  • What documents I will get?
    You will receive final business registration statement with business registration number (BIN). Afterwards, other services such as GST/HST account, CRA business number etc. will be emailed.
  • How to renew my Master Business Licence?
    Yes, we offer renewal of a sole proprietorship (formerly known as Ontario Master Business Licence). You are on the product for registration of a new business. To renew an existing business, please go to Ontario Business Name: Registration or Renewal
  • Is this registration valid?
    Absolutely. Our firm has unrestricted entry to the federal and provincial corporate registry name databases. We carry out name searches using NUANS Canada and register through the Government registry system. You can authenticate the document with the provincial government and the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Is this master business licence?
    Master Business Licence (MBL) is the former name of Ontario Business Name Registration product. Now, it is classified into 3 different categories based on the ownership: Sole Proprietorship (owned by a person), Trade Name (owned by a corporation)and General Partnership (owned by more than one persons or corporations). This product is to register a new sole proprietorship in Ontario. If you wish to renew an existing business or the ownership is different than a single individual, please go to Ontario Business Name: Registration or Renewal .
  • Are you a OneStop center?
    Yes, we are OneStop center for business registration and corporate filing services. You have option to add other services such as CRA Business Number, HST Account, Payroll Account, Export Import Account, WSIB Account Registration, Domain Name Registration, Corporate Seal etc.
  • What happens after order placement?
    After we received your order, our specialists review the order. We will contact you via email or phone, if any additional information is required.
  • What is official corporate seal?
    An official corporate seal is an embossed seal used for the protection of the business against fraudulent activities. It has legal value in preventing fake representation of your business. Traditionally, corporate seals are used on contracts, share certificates, bank documents, land titles etc. It's highly recommended if your company has frequent transactions or provide receipts, invoices and other documentations such as loan contract, mortgage application, employment contract, service contract or any sub-contract. Click here to see more pictures of Corporate Seal.
  • Corporate Seal (Pictures)
  • Why need Business Number?
    Canadian business must obtain a Business Number (MANDATORY) to have the access on Canada Revenue Agency account. Business Number is also known as RC number (RC0001). This is the unique identification of your business with CRA. A Business Number is often required to to make any business contract, setting up an payment processing account, google business account, trade name application, Amazon account, annual corporate filing etc.
  • What is WSIB?
    It's the Workplace Safety Board registration. If your corporation plan to have employees now or in future, it MUST register with WSIB. We register and give you the account number and hook you with WSIB authority. Please note, it does not cost monthly premium fees, rather WSIB authority will advise on your eligibility of free program or fees.
  • Can I get assistance over phone?
    Yes, feel free to call us during our business hours. You can also initiate a live chat with us in the right bottom corner wizard.
  • Sole Proprietorship: Certificate Sample
    Sole Proprietorship: Registration Sample
  • Service Speed & Method

  • Guidelines

  • What is Registration Queue?
    A sole proprietorship can be set up within a single business hour when placed in the quickest queue. Provided we have received a fully completed order, including payment and necessary information, and you have selected the speediest queue, our team will examine your order, register it through government Registry system, and send you the electronic documents via email within one business hour. The last submission time is 3:00 PM local time.
  • Why printed copy costs more?
    Once we register, the Government sends us the electronic documents in email. Hence, we can send you the electronic documents without any additional cost. Sending it by postal service involves additional services such as printing, handling and shipping.
  • General Details

  • Max. file size: 12 MB.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 12 MB.
  • Note: NUANS Report should match this: Sample.

  • Guidelines

  • What is NUANS report?
    For a named corporation, a valid NUANS report is required. You have option to upload if you already have it, or can ask us to obtain it for you. If you upload, please ensure it's an Ontario NUANS report (not a federal one). Click here to see the sample of NUANS Report.
  • Your registration already expired?
    If your existing business registration has already expired, the government system will generate a new registration document with the same business name and carry over the same CRA accounts (Business Number, HST Account, Payroll Account etc.)
  • What is business activity type?
    A business can sell to its customer services or goods or both. Services examples are professional and technical services, consultancy, recreation, arts and entertainment, social assistance etc.
  • What activities should I write?
    Write your primary and most important business activity (only one). Be specific and avoid general description to avoid delays. Make it short and straight to the point to expediate the process.
  • Sole Proprietorship: NUANS Sample
  • Business Address

  • To register a business in this province, a local provincial physical address is required where the government will send documents. If you do not have a physical address in this province, our agency provides address and mail scanning service.
  • Guidelines

  • Can I change email address later?
    Yes, you can. If you do not have an official business email address yet, you can use a Gmail or Hotmail address here. Once your business is registered and you have an official domain name and email address, you can update this through our website.
  • What is principal place of business?
    It is the location where business is located. It can be a commercial rented place or home address. It can't be a P.O Box, must be a physical address. CRA documents will go to this address.
  • Can I change principal place of business later?
    Yes, it can be changed later. In many cases when commercial place is not rented yet, residential address is given. Once you rent a commercial place, you can update the address through our website.
  • Do you provide address service?
    If you do not have a local provincial address, we provide registered address and mail scanning service. Please click, on the form where says, "If you don't have address in this province, click here"
  • Is the address service renewable?
    Yes, you have the choice to renew it on an annual basis. Normally, the price remains same.
  • Business Owner Details

  • Draft and Review

  • Guidelines

  • Notes on the draft review service
    The default package does not encompass obtaining a preview of the draft from official systems and forwarding it to our clients. If you desire to review the draft prior to the final submission, this alternative is accessible. Please note that the timing of the draft's delivery to your inbox depends on your selected service speed. If we don't get your approval within a predefined period, our agent will go ahead with the final filing and deliver the corresponding business establishment paperwork to you subsequently.
  • Who can be an owner?
    Anyone (no age restrictions) can register a Sole Proprietorship. However, opening a bank account for the business or signing any legal contract for the transactions of the business may require a minimum age. Currently there is no citizenship or residency requirement to register a sole proprietorship in Ontario
  • Owner must be a natural person
    This product is applicable to register or renew a sole proprietorship that has a single individual owner (previously known as Master Business Licence). If the business name is owned by a corporation, please click on the product Trade Name Registration. If the business name is owned by more than one persons or corporations, please click on the product General Partnership Registration.
  • CRA Accounts Registration

  • Guidelines

  • What is business number?
    Every business in Canada must have a business number from CRA. This is the identification of your corporation with Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Who needs a GST/HST account?
    If you sell products and services in Canada and collect GST/HST from your Customers, then GST/HST Account Number is Required. Customer's invoice or receipt must show the HST number. Unable to collect HST may cause penalty by CRA.
  • What is payroll account?
    If you hire Employees including yourself, then you need a Payroll Account Number. If you do not have an employee, your own salary or a family member's salary can be processed through the payroll account to take advantage of CRA 'income splitting'. Please note, this is not a payroll service, rather the initial set up of a payroll account with CRA.
  • What is export account?
    If your business involves exporting physical goods, it is required. The government uses this account to process the customs clearance.
  • What is import account?
    If your business involves importing physical goods, it is required. The government uses this account to process the customs clearance.
  • Sole Proprietorship: GST_HST Sample
  • Ontario Company Key

  • As of October 19, 2021, Service Ontario issued the notice that every Ontario business MUST obtain a company key to access the business. This implies, without company key, you won't be able to do any change nor any filing on your business. Obtaining a company key separately could be costly and more complex process.
  • If you hire or plan to hire one or more Employees, you may need to register for Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Account.
  • Guidelines

  • What is Ontario Company Key?
    As of October 19, 2021, Service Ontario issued the notice that every Ontario corporation MUST obtain a company key to access the corporation. This implies, without corporation key, you won't be able to do any change nor any filing on your corporation. Obtaining a corporation key separately could be costly and more complex process.
  • Do I need WSIB registration?
    Registering with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is required for most businesses In Ontario within 10 days of hiring their first employee. Some types of businesses are exempted from mandatory registration with WSIB based on the activities (Examples are banks, insurance companies, hair salons (with exceptions), private schools or daycares, travel agencies, etc.) but many employers in these industries choose to register with the WSIB anyways for protection to their workers. WSIB registration is more important for small businesses and start-ups to provide financial security in the event of a workplace accident.
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  • What is domain name email?
    We are an agent of global domain registration. After your business name gets approved, we can instantly reserve a domain in your company name (example: www.companyname.com)
  • What is Official Email Address?
    An Official Email Address is the one that has your business name in it, and will be used for business communications that is based on your custom domain. (example: CustomName@companyname.com)
  • What is corporate seal?
    An official corporate seal is an embossed seal used for the protection of the business against fraudulent activities. It has legal value in preventing fake representation of your business. Traditionally, corporate seals are used on contracts, share certificates, bank documents, land titles etc. It's highly recommended if your company has frequent transactions or provide receipts, invoices and other documentations such as loan contract, mortgage application, employment contract, service contract or any sub-contract. Click here to see more pictures of Corporate Seal.
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