Subject to subsection (2), a corporation shall not have a name, (a) that contains a word or expression prohibited by the regulations; (b) that is the same as or, except where a number name is proposed, similar to, (i) the name of a known, (A) body corporate, (B) trust, (C) association, (D) partnership, (E) sole […]
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Every Ontario corporation shall be assigned a number by the Director and such number shall be specified as the corporation number in the certificate of incorporation and in any other certificate relating to the corporation endorsed or issued by the Director. Ontario Online Incorporation Service in 2 Hours for Only $99 Ontario Incorporation in 2 […]
Certificate of incorporation for Ontario Corporations
An incorporator shall send to the Director articles of incorporation and, upon receipt of the articles, the Director shall endorse thereon, in accordance with section 273, a certificate which shall constitute the certificate of incorporation. A certificate of incorporation is conclusive proof that the corporation has been incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporation Act on the […]
Director’s consent for Ontario Corporations
The Ontario corporation shall keep at its registered office address the consent, in the prescribed form, to act as a first director, (a) of each individual who is named in the articles as a first director and who is not an incorporator; and (b) of each individual who is named in the articles as a […]
Incorporation of an Ontario Corporation
An Ontario corporation may be incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporation Act with its powers restricted by its articles to lending and investing money on mortgage of real estate or otherwise, or with its powers restricted by its articles to accepting and executing the office of liquidator, receiver, assignee, trustee in bankruptcy or trustee for […]
Restrictions on Ontario business names
When choosing your business name, remember that certain words or expressions cannot be used. Words or expressions, in any language, that are obscene or objectionable in nature. Words that imply the business is a different type of organization. For example, you may not imply that a sole proprietorship is a partnership. You may not use […]
Choosing an Ontario business name
Choosing the right name for your new business is an important decision. You want a name that will draw potential customers, help clients identify your company and build your business image. A name that is easy to remember and provides information about the products or services you offer is always a good choice. Choose a […]
Penalties for not registering a Business Name in Ontario
Under the Business Names Act, fines of up to $2,000 can be levied against individuals and up to $25,000 for corporations for failure to register or for registering false or misleading information. Ontario Business Name Registration in 1 Hour $39.99 Company Formations simplifies to the maximum the task of registering a new sole proprietorship business […]
Liability of Business Names in Ontario
The registrant of a business name who has suffered damages because someone else has registered the same name or one that is deceptively similar can take legal action through the courts. The Business Names Act entitles you to recover compensation for damages suffered and provides for a court order cancelling the registration that was the […]
