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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 […]

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Registration expiry/renewal of Business Names in Ontario

A business name registration is effective for five years. To continue using the name it must be renewed before the expiry date set out on the registration, and a renewal fee must be paid. It is the registrant’s responsibility to keep the information on the registration up to date and to renew the registration on […]

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