Ontario small business resources
Free, official and non-profit help for Ontario entrepreneurs — gathered in one place.
Official registration and filing
- Ontario Business Registry
Register, incorporate and file annual returns online.
- ServiceOntario
In-person and online government services.
- Corporations Canada
Federal incorporation and filings.
- BizPaL
Find permits and licences for your business and location.
Free advice and mentoring
- Small Business Enterprise Centres (Ontario)
Free local advisors and workshops across Ontario.
- Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs
Provincial programs for starting and growing a business.
- Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentoring for founders aged 18–39.
Innovation and growth hubs
- MaRS Discovery District (Toronto)
Support for tech and science ventures.
- Communitech (Waterloo Region)
Tech ecosystem programs and community.
- Invest Ottawa
Entrepreneur programs for the Ottawa area.
Tax, payroll and funding
- CRA — Business account
Manage HST, payroll and corporate tax online.
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loans and advisory services for Canadian businesses.
- Canada Business Benefits Finder
Search federal and provincial grants and programs.
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