Ontario · Peel Region / Greater Toronto Area
Mississauga is Ontario's third-largest city and one of Canada's most important business destinations outside the downtown Toronto core. 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
Mississauga's economy skews toward established mid-market businesses in pharma, manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. Landlords in the Airport Corporate Centre and Meadowvale business parks, along with banks and enterprise vendors, expect a properly incorporated entity. Getting the share structure right from the start, especially if you anticipate bringing in partners or investors, matters here more than in many cities. CorpStart's questionnaire covers share classes and organizational structure so your corporation is properly set up, not just filed.
Nearby municipalities (Toronto, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Etobicoke) 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 Mississauga 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
Is an Ontario corporation the right structure for a Mississauga import/export business?
For most import/export operations based in Mississauga, an Ontario corporation is the right starting point. If you're regularly shipping to or maintaining warehouses in other provinces, consider a federal corporation to avoid extra-provincial registration filings. CorpStart offers both and can help you choose based on your supply chain footprint.
How do I choose between a named and numbered corporation for my Mississauga business?
A numbered corporation (e.g., 1234567 Ontario Inc.) is assigned automatically: no name search, no approval delay. A named corporation requires a NUANS pre-search and government name approval. For businesses where brand recognition matters (client-facing firms, service businesses, retail), a named corporation is worth the extra step. CorpStart handles both, including the name pre-search, so you're not left guessing whether your name will be approved.
Can I incorporate in Mississauga today and bank tomorrow?
In most cases, yes. Ontario online incorporations are processed immediately, and CorpStart files within 1–2 business hours of payment. Once you have your certificate of incorporation and minute book, most Canadian banks will open a business account. A few banks require an appointment; timing is up to them, not the incorporation itself.
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 Mississauga 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.