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Incorporate Online in Ontario
Setup your Ontario corporation online and get your Certificate of Incorporation by email, within 2 business hours. Named or Numbered Company, all government fees included, no hidden fees.
Official Intermediary for the Province of Ontario
As an officially recognized service provider, Opstart is authorized to submit business registrations and incorporations directly through government channels.
Our credentials ensure your filings are processed accurately, securely, and in full compliance with provincial requirements.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Named Company or Numbered Company?
Both give you a fully incorporated Ontario corporation with identical legal standing. A Named Company uses a business name and needs a NUANS Name Reservation Report. A Numbered Company is assigned a number by the government — faster, cheaper, no name search. Pick the path that fits and we’ll route you straight into it.
Named Company $447+HSTNUANS included
For a business with a chosen name, e.g. Maple Lane Consulting Inc. Three quick steps so you never pay for a name that's already taken.
- 1Check your name — freeConfirm it's available before you spend a dollar.Run a free name search →
- 2Reserve it with a NUANS Name Reservation ReportThe official government-recognized report required to register a Named Corporation. Delivered in 15 minutes.Order your NUANS report →
- 3Complete your incorporationAdd your director and office details and we file it for you.Incorporate a named company →
Numbered Company $399+HSTNo NUANS needed
For a corporation that doesn't need a custom name, e.g. 1234567 Ontario Inc. The fastest, lowest-cost way to incorporate.
- No name search or NUANS report required
- Government number assigned on filing
- Certificate of Incorporation within 2 business hours
- You can add a name later with an Operating Name
How to incorporate a business in Ontario online
Incorporating used to mean lawyers, paperwork and waiting. Online, it's a short form and a single payment — Opstart handles the government filing and sends your documents the same day.
Because we're a Registered Intermediary recognized by the Province of Ontario, your Articles of Incorporation are submitted directly through official channels, so nothing gets lost in translation between you and the registry.
- Choose named or numberedPick your company type above — that decides whether you need a NUANS report.
- Fill in your corporation detailsDirectors, officers, registered office address and your business activity. We'll help you with every step.
- Submit and pay one flat feeAll government filing fees are already included — no surprise charges at the end.
- Receive your documents by emailCertificate of Incorporation, Articles and Corporation Number — within 2 business hours.
What's included in your Ontario Incorporation
Everything you need to open a business bank account, register for taxes and start operating as a corporation.
- Certificate of Incorporation Your official proof of incorporation in Ontario.
- Articles of Incorporation The founding document that defines your corporation.
- Ontario Corporation Number Assigned on filing — needed for taxes and banking.
- NUANS Name Reservation Report Included with every named company.
- All government filing fees Built into the price. No surprises at checkout.
- Lifetime support Real help from our team, long after you file.
What you'll need ready
Have these on hand and the whole thing takes a few minutes:
- Your proposed business name (named companies only)
- A registered office address in Ontario
- Director and officer names and addresses
- A short description of your business activity
How much does it cost to incorporate in Ontario?
One flat price per company type, with government fees already included. The only difference is whether your company has a name.
Includes the required NUANS Name Reservation Report and all government filing fees.
Start Your Named IncorporationNo NUANS report needed. The fastest, lowest-cost way to incorporate your business in Ontario.
Incorporate Numbered CompanyAll pricing includes government fees. No hidden fees, ever.
How long does online incorporation take?
Ontario incorporations are filed and returned within 2 business hours. Submit in the morning and you can be incorporated before lunch.
If you're forming a Named Company, your NUANS Name Reservation Report is delivered within 15 minutes — so the name step never holds up your filing. Numbered companies skip that step entirely and go straight to the registry.
Named vs. Numbered — Do you need a NUANS?
Choose Named if your brand name matters to customers, banking or marketing. You'll need a NUANS report (included in the $447 price).
Choose Numbered if you want to incorporate fast and don't need a public-facing name yet — common for holding companies, contractors and consultants. You can always register an Operating Name later.
Provincial vs. Federal incorporation
Incorporating in Ontario is the right fit for most businesses operating mainly within the province — it's straightforward and cost-effective.
Federal incorporation protects your business name across all of Canada and suits companies planning to operate in more than one province. It involves an extra registration step, but gives you nationwide name rights.
Both are full corporations
Whether you incorporate provincially or federally, named or numbered, you get a real corporation: limited liability, a separate legal entity, potential tax advantages and a more credible structure for growth.
Not sure which way to go? Our team will point you to the right option for your situation — that's part of the lifetime support included with every filing.
Why Entrepreneurs Incorporate with Us
Officially recognized
A Registered Intermediary for the Province of Ontario, filing through official government channels since 2016.
Fast turnaround
Incorporations completed within 2 business hours and NUANS reports delivered in 15 minutes.
Transparent pricing
One flat, all-inclusive price covering every service and government fee. No hidden charges, ever.
Lifetime support
Real guidance long after you file, to help your business grow with confidence.
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