Ontario's corporate and business filing system has undergone significant modernization in recent years. As businesses increasingly operate digitally and corporate documents are routinely prepared and executed electronically, the ability to manage corporate filings online has become increasingly important. The Ontario Business Registry ("OBR"), originally launched on October 19, 2021, provides businesses, not-for-profit corporations and their professional advisors with online

Choosing the appropriate business structure is one of the first and most important legal decisions entrepreneurs face when starting a business. The legal structure you select can have significant implications for taxation, liability, financing, management, succession planning, and the long-term growth of your business. In Ontario, entrepreneurs generally choose from four primary business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and co-operatives. Each st