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How do I incorporate in Ontario?
NextGen Docs form ND-1091. Search ND-1091 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
A step-by-step checklist for opening an Ontario corporation: name, Business Registry, fees, minute book and CRA numbers.
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What you will fill in
- Do you want a name or a number company?
- Directors' names
- Registered office address in Ontario
- How many owners (shareholders)?
Good to know
- Federal incorporation (Corporations Canada, $200) protects the name across Canada; Ontario ($300) is simpler for a business only in Ontario.
- Ontario no longer requires a Canadian-resident director (since July 2021).
- An accountant can tell you if incorporating saves tax for your income level.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Do you want a name or a number company?”:
English: A number is faster and needs no name search.
اردو: نام یا نمبر والی کمپنی۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਨਾਮ ਜਾਂ ਨੰਬਰ ਵਾਲੀ ਕੰਪਨੀ।
हिन्दी: नाम या नंबर वाली कंपनी।
Français: Un numéro est plus rapide.
Questions people ask
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Can I fill in the How do I incorporate in Ontario? in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
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