Regulations and Licensing

Business Regulation and Licensing Information You Can Find on the COBSC Web site

Business Start-Up Info-Guide
Taxation Info-Guide
Business Licences
Registering a Business Name or Partnership
BizPaL
Forms of Business Organization
Ontario Business Incorporation
Federal Business Incorporation - Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) Employment Regulations Info-Guide
Employing People
Ontario Minimum Wage
Hours of Work & Overtime
Pregnancy Leave and Parental Leave
Vacation
Record of Employment - ROE
Family Medical Leave
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board - WSIB
Importing
Importing Info-Guide
Import Permits
Import Quotas
Food Import
Reporting of Imported Goods
Records for Imported Goods
International Import Certificates
Importation of vehicles
COBSC Information on Exporting
Exporting - Preparing for World Markets Info-Guide
Exporting - Entering World Markets Info-Guide
Exporting to the United States Info-Guide
Reporting of Exports
Export Permits
Exporting Goods from Canada
Goods in Transit
Retail Business Info-Guide
Tourism Business Info-Guide
How to Start an Alternative and Complementary Healthcare Business in Ontario
How to Start a Bed and Breakfast in Ontario
How to Start a Consulting Business in Ontario
How to Start a Construction Business in Ontario
How to Start a Convenience Store in Ontario
How to Start an Early Childhood Centre in Ontario
How to Start a Personal Care Home for Seniors in Ontario
How to Start a Restaurant or Catering Business in Ontario
How to Start a Spa or Salon in Ontario
Your Business and the Environment Info-Guide
Environmental Acts and Regulations - Web Site
Species at Risk Act (SARA)
Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations
Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999
Labelling - Textiles
Labelling - Packaging Consumer Products (Non-Food)
Food Labelling
Labelling Assessment Tools
Labelling Fact Sheet
Cosmetics
Standards - What every business needs to know
Canadian Space Agency - Mandate
Canadian General Standards Board
Banned Consumer Chemicals
Products Banned Under the Hazardous Products Act
Regulated Products Under the Hazardous Products Act
Natural Health Products Regulations
Therapeutic Products
Regulation of Explosives

Non-Web-Based Resources

Library Resources
Specialized Research Service

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Speak to an Information Officer by calling the COBSC at 1-800-567-2345 or visit a Regional Access Program office near you by checking our   Regional Access Program Location Index.