Ontario business articles
Practical, free walkthroughs of Ontario registration, incorporation, tax and compliance requirements.
14 articles across 5 topics.
Operating Name in Ontario: How a Corporation Registers a Trade Name
How an Ontario corporation registers an operating name (trade name / DBA) in the Ontario Business Registry, when it's required, and renewal rules.
T2 Filing Deadline for Ontario Corporations (and When Tax Is Due)
When an Ontario corporation must file its T2 corporate tax return, when the balance owing is due, and how to calculate both from your year-end.
HST Filing Deadlines in Ontario: Monthly, Quarterly and Annual
GST/HST return and payment deadlines for Ontario businesses by filing frequency, including the June 15 rule for annual individual filers.
Ontario Business Names Act: What It Requires
A plain-English summary of Ontario's Business Names Act: who must register, display rules, 5-year renewals, and the consequences of not registering.
Numbered Company in Ontario: Pros, Cons and How It Works
What a numbered company is (e.g. 1234567 Ontario Inc.), why owners choose one, how it skips the NUANS report, and how to add a trade name.
How to Incorporate a Not-for-Profit in Ontario (ONCA)
Incorporating a not-for-profit corporation in Ontario under the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA): steps, documents, and charity status basics.
Sole Proprietorship vs Partnership in Ontario
Compare sole proprietorships and general partnerships in Ontario: ownership, liability, taxes, registration and when a partnership agreement matters.
Ontario Corporate Tax: Worked Examples for Small Businesses
Worked examples of Ontario corporate tax at the combined 12.2% small business rate and 26.5% general rate, for $100k, $500k and $700k of income.
NUANS Report Explained: When You Need One in Ontario
Everything you need to know about the Ontario NUANS (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search) report, 90-day validity, distinctive vs descriptive terms, and reservation rules.
Sole Proprietorship vs Corporation in Ontario: Which Is Better?
A comprehensive comparison of sole proprietorships vs corporations in Ontario: liability protection, corporate tax rates, setup costs, and reporting obligations.
Ontario Annual Return: Deadlines, Filing Steps and Penalties
Everything you need to know about filing the Ontario Annual Information Return via the Ontario Business Registry, 6-month deadlines, and preventing corporate dissolution.
Do I Need to Register for HST in Ontario? Thresholds Explained
Understand the CRA $30,000 small supplier threshold in Ontario, when mandatory GST/HST registration triggers, voluntary registration benefits, and filing frequencies.
Ontario Incorporation Costs: Full Government Fee Breakdown
A complete breakdown of Ontario incorporation expenses: official $300 OBR filing fee, NUANS search fees, corporate minute book costs, and ongoing annual filings.
How to Register a Sole Proprietorship in Ontario (Step by Step)
Complete step-by-step guide to registering an Ontario sole proprietorship via the Ontario Business Registry (OBR), Business Identification Number (BIN), and CRA accounts.