Licenses, Permits, & Registry.
Navigate new business registration with our below resource guides.
Ontario Business Registry
The new registry allows businesses and not-for-profit corporations to complete over 90 transactions online, including registering, incorporating, and updating their information.
Key Features
- Register a business name
- Proprietorship & partnerships
- Search for a business
- Not-for-profit
Service Ontario
Service Canada’s business services online provides for a variety of resources, including registering a business name.
Key Features
- Register a business name
- Proprietorship & partnerships
- Online or in-person
- Fees & resources
Government of Canada
Resources from the Government of Canada about everything you need to create and operate a corporation.
Key Features
- Information on process
- Incorporation
- Online or in-person
- Fees & resources
BizPal
Bizpal is a streamlined service that assists in understanding what you need in permits and licensing in your area.
Key Features
- Permits
- Licenses
- New businesses
- Free online resource
Canada Revenue
Administrating tax laws for the Government of Canada. Key business registrations with the federal government.
Key Features
- Business number
- Tax account
- New businesses
- CRA programs
Canada Business App
Your mobile business partner. Download the app to find all the information you need for your business.
Key Features
- Government programs & services
- Recommendations
- Personalized Notifications
City of Guelph Licensing
Licensing requirements, regulations and applications for businesses within the City of Guelph.
Key Features
- Licensing requirements
- Application documents
- Permit applications
- City of Guelph regulations
WDG Public Health
Health and safety requirements for businesses prior to opening and ongoing inspections requirements.
Key Features
- Health requirements
- Safety requirements
- Business specific regulations
- Health and safety news

