Ontario · Halton Region / Greater Toronto Area
Oakville is one of Ontario's most affluent municipalities, with a per-capita income and commercial property base that consistently ranks at the top of the GTA. 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
Oakville attracts sophisticated business owners (many coming from large corporate backgrounds) who are incorporating for the first time as they launch consulting practices, advisory firms, or investment holding companies. These clients typically want more than a rushed government form: they want correct Articles, a proper share structure, and a minute book that looks professional when their accountant or future investor picks it up. CorpStart delivers precisely that (meticulous preparation and same-day filing) at a price that's a fraction of what an Oakville Bay Street lawyer charges.
Nearby municipalities (Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Bronte, Georgetown) 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 Oakville 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
I'm leaving corporate to start a consulting practice in Oakville: what corporation structure should I use?
A single-director Ontario numbered or named corporation with a simple share structure (common shares only) is the typical starting point for a solo consultant. If you have a spouse you want to include for income-splitting purposes, a second class of shares is worth building in from the start, since amending share classes later requires a government filing. CorpStart's questionnaire guides you through this choice.
Does CorpStart produce a minute book that an Oakville accountant will accept?
Yes. CorpStart produces a complete digital Minute Book including the Articles of Incorporation, By-law No. 1, Organizational Resolutions, Share Subscribe and Allotment, Share Register, and Directors Register. This is the standard documentation set expected by accountants and bankers. You receive it digitally and can print or bind it as needed.
How does CorpStart compare to using an Oakville lawyer for incorporation?
CorpStart is a document preparation service, not a law firm. We prepare and file your Ontario incorporation documents at a flat service fee plus the government fee: the same documents a lawyer would prepare, at a significantly lower cost. For straightforward incorporations without complex share structures, trusts, or shareholders agreements, CorpStart handles everything. For complex structures, we recommend engaging a lawyer for the strategic layer while we handle the filing.
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 Oakville 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.