Ontario · National Capital Region
Ottawa's economy is anchored by the federal government, but its private sector has grown into one of Canada's most significant tech clusters. 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
Many Ottawa businesses provide services to federal departments, Crown corporations, or allied governments. Government procurement and professional service contracts typically require your business to be incorporated: a sole proprietorship is often disqualifying at RFP stage. An Ontario corporation incorporated through CorpStart gives you a professionally filed entity with proper organizational resolutions and a minute book, ready for the compliance documentation federal procurement officers expect.
Nearby municipalities (Gatineau, Kanata, Gloucester, Nepean, Orleans) 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 Ottawa 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
Do I need an Ontario corporation or a federal corporation to do business with the federal government in Ottawa?
Either an Ontario or federal corporation is acceptable for federal procurement. The key requirement is that your business be an incorporated legal entity. An Ontario corporation is faster and cheaper to set up; a federal corporation provides national name protection and no need for extra-provincial registration if you expand. Most Ottawa government suppliers start with an Ontario corporation and add extra-provincial registrations only when needed.
Can a non-Canadian resident incorporate an Ontario corporation for Ottawa-based government work?
Yes. Since Ontario repealed its director residency requirement in July 2021, non-residents can be sole directors and incorporate an Ontario corporation without any Canadian address requirement for directors. No lawyer or Canadian agent is required for the incorporation itself.
How long does it take to get my corporation number for an Ottawa business?
Ontario online incorporations are processed immediately by the Ontario Business Registry. CorpStart typically submits within 1–2 business hours of your order, and you'll receive your certificate of incorporation, corporation number, and complete digital minute book by email the same business day.
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 Ottawa 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.