Government Information & Resources 
Video resources
Business incorporation
- Ontario Business Registry. Service Ontario.How to find out if your proposed business/corporation name has been registered or incorporated.
- Canada's Business Registries. Canadian Association of Corporate Law Administrators (CACLA).Find businesses within Canada.
How to start a specific type of business in Ontario
Municipal, regional, provincial & federal resources
- Business. City of Mississauga. ■ Small business ■ Business directory ■ Business licences and permits, and more
- Mississauga Economic Development Office Comprehensive portal to business start up resources including: ■ Site selection ■ Key sectors ■ Small business enterprise centre ■ Online business tools ■ Profiles (statsistics, maps, market conditions, permits, & more.
- Business, Workplace, and Economy. Government of Ontario. "Find the resources you need to do business, work, and invest in Ontario", includes "Search for a business name registered with the Ontario Ministry of Government Services.", "Small Business Access" and "Students and Young Entrepreneurs".
- Taxes and benefits A number of tax credits and incentives are available to businesses in Ontario to help lower costs, hire/train workers, compete in the marketplace and support various sectors.
- OCI (Ontario Centre of Innovation) OCE accelerates innovation through game-changing research leading to successful commercialization and vibrant collaboration between industry and academia helping to launch the next generation of products and jobs.
- Small business: advice, support services, regulations - Ontario Ontario government website that offers support and advice to existing and start-up companies.
- Supports for Business. Government of Canada. "These guides are designed to help you navigate through federal and provincial government programs services and regulations that may apply to entrepreneurs." Includes "How To Star A ... " guides, for example, How to Start a Restaurant or Catering Business in Ontario".
Permits & licenses
- BizPal: Business Permit and License InformationA service provided by the federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal governments.
- Search for the permits and licenses you may need to start or grow your business.
- Know which permits and licences are needed so that you get it right the first time.
- Available 24/7 to help you navigate government requirements specific to your business type.
Taxation
- Canada Revenue AgencyAdministers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories. Website includes tax documents including bulletins, circulars and rulings.
