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.

 

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