An Official Intermediary of the Federal and Provincial Government
An Official Intermediary of the Federal and Provincial Government
Register or Renew in 1 Business Hour
Only $99 + Government Fee
We’re an official intermediary for the Province of Ontario.
Fast. Simple. Transparent. No Hidden Fees.
Looking to register your business name quickly and legally in Ontario? Our Business Name Registration (previously called the Master Business Licence or MBL) service is designed to get your business up and running fast – without any paperwork and hassle-free.
Master Business Licence (MBL) is the former name for an official document issued by Service Ontario which permits business to be operated legally under a specific name. As per current updated name “Business Name Registration”.
Here’s what sets it apart:
Whether you’re starting a sole proprietorship, general partnership, or registering a trade name for your corporation, our service makes it simple to stay compliant and launch with confidence.
Fast. Compliant. Done Right the First Time.
Enter your business name, address, and ownership details
Once your payment is confirmed, our experienced registry agent carefully reviews your information and files your application with the Ontario government.
Once your registration is filed, you’ll receive your official Master Business License directly in your email.
A Master Business Licence is a document in Ontario that places your business in the records and proves it to be legally registered as a Business Names Act. An MBL specifically is needed in some forms of businesses, particularly conducting a business name other than your own, or in establishing a partnership or trade name for an incorporated business.
Anyone operating a business under a name that is not their own legal name (sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations operating under a different name) must register and obtain a Master Business License.
The Master Business License applies to:
Operating names (for existing corporations)
A Master Business License is valid for 5 years from the date of registration. You must renew it before it expires to continue operating legally.
The cost to register or renew a Master Business License online typically includes our agency fee of $99, plus applicable government charges.
No. If you are applying under your complete legal name (e.g., “Jack Thomson”), you do not need to register. If you apply under an abbreviation like “Jack Thomson Consulting,” you should register.
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