Government & Civic
Start a business
Register the name, get the federal business number, and find out which municipal licence you actually need before you open.
- Federal
Register a business name or incorporate federally
Corporations Canada handles federal incorporation, name searches and annual returns.
Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · last checked 2026-09-03
Open the official page - Federal
Get a business number (BN) and CRA program accounts
One number covers GST/HST, payroll and corporate income tax accounts.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency · last checked 2026-09-03
Open the official page - ProvincialOntario
Register a business in Ontario
The Ontario Business Registry handles provincial registration, renewals and filings.
Source: Government of Ontario · last checked 2026-09-03
Open the official page - MunicipalWhitby, Ontario
Municipal business licence — Whitby
Whitby licenses many trades, home-based businesses and mobile vendors before they operate.
Source: Town of Whitby · last checked 2026-09-03
Open the official page - RegionalDurham Region, Ontario
Business support in Durham Region
Regional economic development, permits and local business programs for Durham.
Source: Regional Municipality of Durham · last checked 2026-09-03
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