Got a question? You might find your answer in our Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do I register my business?
   
   
2. Where can I find start-up funding for my small business?
   
   
3. Where do I get a licence for my business?
   
   
4. How do I get license to open a Daycare?
   
   
5. I’d like to import or export. How do I do that?

 

1. Where do I register my business?
           
A.  You can register your business through Service Ontario. Call 1-888-745-8888 toll free or locally from Toronto at 416-212-8888.

 

2. Where do I get start-up funding for my small business?

A. Click here to contact the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre or call 1-888-576-4444 or online at This is a federal/provincial contact centre to help people with questions regarding any aspect of starting a small business in Ontario.
 
Or visit your nearest Small Business Enterprise Centre. The Centres offer free consultations with a qualified business consultant, review of business plans, consultations through their lawyer/accountant referral service, access to current resource, materials, including directories, trade indexes and books that you can peruse on-site, and workshops and seminars.

For any additional information, please contact Service Ontario at 1-888-745-8888; in Toronto at 416-212-8888.

 

3. Where do I get a licence for my business?

A.  Access Service Ontario for information on business licences by calling 1-888-745-8888 toll free or locally from Toronto at 416-212-8888.

 

4. How do I get licensed to open a Daycare?

A          Access Service Ontario. for information on business licences by calling 1-888-745-8888 toll free or locally from Toronto at 416-212-8888.

You can also contact the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre  at 1-888-576-4444 or online at. This is a federal/provincial contact centre to help people with questions regarding any aspect of starting a small business in Ontario.

 

5. I’d like to export goods/services. How do I do that?

A. The Ministry provides a strong mix of programs and services to help Ontario exporters develop new markets and expand their global reach.

Visit Ontario Exports for information on how we can help you develop and execute international export strategies.