Ontario · York Region / Greater Toronto Area
Richmond Hill is a prosperous York Region city with a diverse economy spanning professional services, retail, healthcare, and technology. 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
Richmond Hill's professional and healthcare community frequently needs Ontario corporations for income-splitting, tax efficiency, and professional practice structures. Health professionals in Ontario can operate through a professional corporation, a special OBCA structure that allows regulated health professionals to incorporate while complying with their College's requirements. CorpStart files standard Ontario business corporations; if you require a professional corporation with specific College-approved naming (e.g., "Dr. Jane Smith Medicine Professional Corporation"), our service covers the OBCA filing and we'll flag what your College requires for the corporate name approval.
Nearby municipalities (Markham, Vaughan, Toronto, Aurora, Newmarket) 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 Richmond Hill 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
Can a Richmond Hill health professional use CorpStart for a professional corporation?
CorpStart files Ontario business corporations, including those intended to be used as professional corporations by regulated health professionals. The name and Articles must comply with your College's specific requirements. We prepare the filing; your College approves the corporate name. Most Colleges provide a name approval letter before you file. Contact your College of registration for the specific steps, then return to CorpStart to file.
I run an IT consulting firm in Richmond Hill. Should I incorporate?
Incorporation makes strong sense for IT consultants: it limits personal liability, allows you to retain income in the corporation at a lower tax rate, and many enterprise clients require a corporate counterparty. CorpStart can have your Ontario corporation filed today, and our questionnaire is built for this type of professional services structure.
What is the registered office requirement for a Richmond Hill corporation?
Your corporation's registered office must be a physical address within Ontario, with no P.O. boxes. It can be your home address, your place of business, or a third-party registered agent address. It does not need to be a commercial address. The registered office is where the Ontario government and courts send official notices.
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 Richmond Hill 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.