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A strong brand starts with the right name. For many business owners, choosing the right business name is an important step towards building a memorable and trusted business identity. Every successful brand begins with a name people can recognise, remember, and trust.

However, legal and regulatory requirements do not always allow businesses to use their preferred legal name. For such businesses, using a Business Name provides a practical way to meet legal requirements while also fulfilling branding and business needs.


Who is this service for?

Business Names, commonly referred to as Trade Names, Operating Names, or DBAs (“Doing Business As”), can generally be registered with the Ontario Business Registry (OBR) for the following types of businesses:

Business Name registrations are generally valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiry to continue using the registered name.

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Ontario Business Name Registration Package

CAD $100

This is equivalent to approximately

USD 134.12

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  • Quick Service
  • Government Fees Included
  • OBR Filing Included
  • Registration Certificate Provided
  • NUANS Name Reservation Support
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Please note that this service is strictly for Business Name Registration only and should not be confused with a company incorporation service. This service does not incorporate a company in Canada or provide a corporation number. If you are looking to incorporate a company in Canada, please see our Canada Company Incorporation service here.

How it Works

1

Place your order

Complete our simple order form and make the payment to get started.

2

Share your ID documents

Email us your ID documents for verification purposes. Please refer to our ID guide here.

3

Grant OBR access

Grant authority to [email protected] to access your company’s Ontario Business Registry (OBR) profile and share the Company Key via email. Please contact us if you require any guidance with this process.

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Registration completed

Once everything has been received, we will process the registration and share the Business Name registration certificate with you via email.

Ontario Business Registry Business Name Registration OBR Certified
ID verified
OBR access
Certificate sent

Business registration made simple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No. Registering a Business Name with the Ontario Business Registry does not provide exclusive ownership or trademark protection over the name. Other businesses may still be able to use similar names unless separate trademark protection is obtained.

Yes. Federal corporations carrying on business in Ontario can register a Business Name (Trade Name / Operating Name) with the Ontario Business Registry if they wish to operate under a name different from their legal corporate name.

A NUANS Name Search Report is not mandatory for standard Business Name registrations. However, obtaining a NUANS report is recommended as it helps identify similar existing businesses or corporate names before registration.

Business Name registrations are generally valid for 5 years from the date of registration.

The registration can be renewed through the Ontario Business Registry before expiry. Government renewal fees may apply at the time of renewal.

Yes. Business Name registrations can generally be cancelled through the Ontario Business Registry if the business no longer wishes to use the registered name.

Orders can be cancelled for a full refund before the filing has been submitted to the Ontario Business Registry. No refunds can be issued once the filing has been submitted to the Ontario Business Registry.