The cost to register a business in Ontario in 2025 depends on the type of business:
- Sole proprietorship: $60 (online, email, or mail)
- General partnership: $60
- Limited partnership: $210
- Limited liability partnership: $60
- Corporation: $300
- Co-operative: $335 (by email or mail)
Additional costs may include a business name search ($8) unless operating under an exact personal name, and other licenses or permits depending on the business nature. Registering a business number with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is free. Processing times vary from immediate online registration to about 15 business days by mail.
