Ontario · Greater Toronto Area
Toronto is Canada's largest city and the country's undisputed financial and commercial capital. CorpStart files your OBCA corporation (Articles, By-law, and Minute Book) typically within 1–2 business hours.
Numbered corporation
$279
+ $300 Ontario gov fee
$579 total
Toronto's density of venture capital, professional services, and talent pipelines (anchored by MaRS Discovery District and a robust tech corridor stretching from the Waterfront to North York) makes a properly structured corporation essential from day one. Investors, banks, and landlords in Toronto expect corporate formality. A numbered or named Ontario corporation, filed in hours through CorpStart, meets that standard without the cost of a downtown law firm.
Nearby municipalities (Mississauga, Markham, Vaughan, Brampton, Richmond Hill) all fall under the same Ontario Business Corporations Act. A single Ontario corporation covers your operations throughout the province with no additional municipal registrations.
Three steps: no lawyers, no registry line-ups, no guesswork.
Answer our questionnaire
Tell us your corporation name preference, share structure, directors, and Toronto registered office address. Takes about 15 minutes. We flag issues before you pay.
We prepare and file
CorpStart prepares your Articles of Incorporation, By-law No. 1, and Organizational Resolutions, then files directly with the Ontario Business Registry. Most filings go out the same day.
Receive your Minute Book
Your Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, By-law, and complete digital Minute Book arrive by email. Your bank, accountant, and clients will recognise every document.
No hidden extras. The government fee is collected at cost and shown separately at checkout.
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Numbered Corporation
e.g., 1234567 Ontario Inc. Fastest option, no name search required.
$279
+ $300 Ontario gov fee = $579 total
Named corporation
Named Corporation
e.g., Acme Holdings Inc. Choose your corporate name, includes NUANS pre-search.
$279
+ $300 Ontario gov fee, NUANS search included = $579 total
Can a Toronto-based startup incorporate online the same day?
Yes. Ontario online incorporations through the Ontario Business Registry are processed immediately upon government acceptance. CorpStart prepares and submits your Articles of Incorporation typically within 1–2 business hours of your payment, so a Toronto startup can be incorporated and have a signed digital minute book the same business day.
Do I need a Toronto or Ontario address for a registered office?
Your corporation's registered office must be physically within Ontario. It does not have to be in Toronto specifically. A residential address in any Ontario municipality is acceptable. If your Toronto-area business needs a professional registered address, CorpStart can advise on your options.
Is an Ontario corporation or a federal corporation better for a Toronto business expanding nationally?
An Ontario corporation is the fastest and most cost-effective choice for businesses operating primarily in Ontario. If you anticipate opening offices or employees in British Columbia, Alberta, or other provinces within the near term, a federal CBCA corporation avoids the need to register in each additional province separately. CorpStart offers both; we can walk you through the trade-offs for your specific situation.
Learn more about Ontario incorporation
Full OBCA overview, what's included, and Ontario vs federal comparison.
The process is the same province-wide, but the tax angle and pitfalls differ by line of work and situation. Explore the guide that fits you.
Incorporate in Toronto today
$279 service fee + $300 Ontario gov fee. Submitted to the Ontario Business Registry within 1–2 business hours. No lawyers, no delays.
Start my corporationCorpStart is a document preparation service, not a law firm. The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Ontario lawyer.