Ontario company formation
Corporations, LPs and professional LLPs have different purposes, renewal cycles and eligibility. Start with the legal form the business can actually use.
Choose a legal form
| Jurisdiction | Legal form | Key distinction | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Ontario business corporation | A share corporation with an Ontario registered office, suitable where the ownership, funding and operating plan call for a Canadian company. | Explore the service |
| Ontario | Ontario limited partnership (LP) | Separate the managing general-partner role from limited investment interests, with a partnership agreement that reflects how the arrangement will actually operate. | Explore the service |
| Ontario | Ontario limited liability partnership (LLP) | An option for an authorized professional practice, not a general incorporation substitute for an online business. | Explore the service |
Sources & research notes11 references
- Ontario — business registration routes and fees
- Ontario — registry service times and charges
- Ontario — registry renewals and annual returns
- Ontario — articles of incorporation instructions, January 2025
- Ontario — enacted Bill 213, director-residency repeal
- Ontario — annual-return filing notice
- Ontario Limited Partnerships Act — sections 2–4, 13
- Ontario Regulation 402/21 — declaration particulars
- Ontario Partnerships Act — sections 44.2–44.3
- CRA — residency of a corporation
- CRA — partnership information-return requirements