The CDC is a member of
the Ontario Association of
Community Development
Corporations
Take advantage of the easy-to-use computer workstation
to register your business name or complete many of the
applications you will need to start or renew your business,
such as:
Business Name Registration.Obtain Master Business
License or renew your existing registration.
Retail Sales Tax
(PST)
Workplace Safety
& Insurance Board
Employer Health
Tax
Health Tax for
the Self-Employed (unincorporated businesses only)
Conduct an Online
Business Name Search
Fees
Business
Name Registration
$60
($80 by mail)
Business
Name Search
$8/name
($12 by mail)
Did
You Know...
All businesses
that operate under a name other than the owner’s
must register their business name.
Businesses must
renew their business name registration every five
years.
You
need a vendor’s permit if your business makes regular
taxable sales and/or provides a taxable service.
If you are self-employed
and have a net income of more than $400,000 you
must register for Health Tax for the Self-Employed.
When you hire employees
or contractors you must register with the Workplace
Safety & Insurance Board.
The Business Registration workstation is open:
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday
Appointments are not necessary,
but are recommended. Call (705) 325-4903 for further
information or to book an appointment.