Service Ontario (http://www.serviceontario.ca)
- register a business in Ontario
- business name searches and name registrations
- licenses for various business activities


Government of Ontario (http://www.gov.on.ca)
- starting a business
- business guides and more


Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services (http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca)
- link to ServiceOntario
- laws
- doing business with government


Industry Canada (http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca)
- useful information for businesses including financing, government loans and grants


Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (http://www.canadabusiness.gc.ca)
- government services for entrepreneurs
- start-up resources
- "How To" guides
- government loans, grants and financing
- permits and licenses
- market research and statistics


Canada Revenue Agency (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca)
- apply for business number (BN)
- apply for HST registration number


Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) (http://www.wsib.on.ca)
- determine whether you need to register with WSIB

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