Ontario · Waterloo Region / Southwestern Ontario
Kitchener, together with neighbouring Waterloo, makes up Canada's fastest-growing tech corridor outside of Toronto. CorpStart files your OBCA corporation (Articles, By-law, and Minute Book) typically within 1–2 business hours.
Numbered corporation
$279
+ $300 Ontario gov fee
$579 total
Waterloo Region startups incorporate early and often, since it's expected by accelerators, angel investors, and the dense VC ecosystem. Many University of Waterloo spinouts and co-op alumni venturing out on their own incorporate at the idea stage, before they have revenue. CorpStart is purpose-built for this pace: answer the questionnaire, get your incorporation, and show up to your first Communitech event with a legal entity already in place.
Nearby municipalities (Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Elmira) all fall under the same Ontario Business Corporations Act. A single Ontario corporation covers your operations throughout the province with no additional municipal registrations.
Three steps: no lawyers, no registry line-ups, no guesswork.
Answer our questionnaire
Tell us your corporation name preference, share structure, directors, and Kitchener registered office address. Takes about 15 minutes. We flag issues before you pay.
We prepare and file
CorpStart prepares your Articles of Incorporation, By-law No. 1, and Organizational Resolutions, then files directly with the Ontario Business Registry. Most filings go out the same day.
Receive your Minute Book
Your Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, By-law, and complete digital Minute Book arrive by email. Your bank, accountant, and clients will recognise every document.
No hidden extras. The government fee is collected at cost and shown separately at checkout.
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Numbered Corporation
e.g., 1234567 Ontario Inc. Fastest option, no name search required.
$279
+ $300 Ontario gov fee = $579 total
Named corporation
Named Corporation
e.g., Acme Holdings Inc. Choose your corporate name, includes NUANS pre-search.
$279
+ $300 Ontario gov fee, NUANS search included = $579 total
Should a Waterloo Region startup incorporate provincially or federally?
Most early-stage Kitchener and Waterloo startups start with an Ontario provincial corporation. It's faster, cheaper, and sufficient for Ontario-based operations and most accelerator programs. If you anticipate US expansion, cross-border IP, or investors who specifically prefer a federal or US-incorporated entity, discuss jurisdiction with a startup lawyer before filing. CorpStart offers both Ontario and federal incorporations.
Can I incorporate a Kitchener tech company if I'm a University of Waterloo student or co-op?
Yes. Any adult individual can incorporate an Ontario corporation regardless of student status. There are no age or residency restrictions (as of the July 2021 OBCA amendment, even non-Canadian residents can be sole directors). CorpStart's process takes minutes to complete online; your corporation can be filed the same day.
What documents does Communitech or a Kitchener accelerator typically require on application?
Most accelerators want proof of incorporation (your Certificate of Incorporation), a statement of directors and officers, and sometimes your By-law. CorpStart includes all of these in the digital Minute Book delivered with every incorporation. You'll have everything you need ready to upload when you apply.
Learn more about Ontario incorporation
Full OBCA overview, what's included, and Ontario vs federal comparison.
The process is the same province-wide, but the tax angle and pitfalls differ by line of work and situation. Explore the guide that fits you.
Incorporate in Kitchener today
$279 service fee + $300 Ontario gov fee. Submitted to the Ontario Business Registry within 1–2 business hours. No lawyers, no delays.
Start my corporationCorpStart is a document preparation service, not a law firm. The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Ontario lawyer.