Business

• Your Business From Start to Finish
  ServiceOntario helps you find hundreds of resources to define, develop and grow your business.
   
• Your Guide to Small Business
  This information resource will help identify the things one needs to do before, during and after launching a business.
   
• Business Start-up Assistant
  Thinking of starting a business? Let the Business Start-up Assistant help you become a successful entrepreneur. This Web site provides reliable information on market research, business name, business plan, financing, taxation, hiring employees and much more!
   
• Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
  The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre provides comprehensive information on business-oriented programs, services and regulations of provincial and federal government departments and other organizations.

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• Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre: Financing
  Financing options for individuals who are starting or operating a business in Ontario.
   
• Industry Canada: Sources of Financing
  Find out how Industry Canada can help you locate traditional or alternative sources of financing for your small business.
   
• Personal Property Security Registration
  The Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) establishes a comprehensive set of rules to govern the rights of creditors and debtors when personal property is used as collateral to secure the payment of a debt.
   
• Ontario Investment and Trade Services
  Looking to invest in Ontario? Considering an expansion? Ontario Investment and Trade Services (OITS) will help you get the facts to make an informed business investment decision.

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• ServiceOntario: Search/Register/Renew a Business
  Links to registering or renewing your sole proprietorship, general partnership or existing corporation in Ontario, or incorporating in Ontario or with the Federal government.
   
• Business Information
  Find information on licences, permits, liens, company information and other details to help businesses operate and build capacity.

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• Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
  The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC), is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario for free access to business information.
   
• ServiceOntario: Gateway for Business
  Working with its partners, ServiceOntario offers a wide-range of government information and online services relevant to your business.
   
• Agricultural Business Management
  Information and tools for agricultural businesses including business analysis and planning tools, sources for financing, etc. Learn how to budget for costs, pay wages to family members, or deal with financial difficulty.
   
• Doing Business with the Ontario Government
  Selling to the Ontario government means supplying a huge marketplace. Businesses of all sizes and types are successful suppliers to us, because our goal is to help you do business with us. We welcome new suppliers.

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• Tax and Benefit Programs
  Access to information on Ontario's tax system, benefits, refunds, forms, bulletins, and guides provided by the Ontario Ministry of Revenue.
   
• Small Business Tax Help
  If you are starting a small business -- or are already in business -- this section of the site will help you find the information you need to understand how Ontario business taxes apply to you.
   
• Forms of Business Organization
  There are four ways to form a business: Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, or Co-operative. The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre website provides a brief description of each type and a summary of their advantages and disadvantages
   
• Employment Standards
  Employment standards are enforced under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) which sets out the minimum standards that employers and employees must follow.
   
• E-Laws
  Refer to laws regarding corporations and businesses.
   
• Identity Theft Kits
  General information emphasizing the need for effective personal information policies and practices.

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• International Trade Branch
  Export programs and services to assist Ontario companies succeed in international markets.
   
• exportsource.ca
  Single window access to government services and information for exporting your services, entering the export market, developing an export plan, market development funding, resources on export from Canada.
   
• Exporting from Canada
  Canada Business links to export information, services and on-line tools for entrepreneurs.
   
• Importing into Canada
  Canada Business links to import information, services and on-line tools for entrepreneurs.
   
• Import/Export account
  If you import goods into Canada or export goods to other countries, you should register with the Canada Revenue Agency.

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• Selling or Closing a Business
  The ServiceOntario Business Gateway provides information and services to help you change business information, dissolve your corporation, file for bankruptcy, or sell or close your business.
   
• Dissolving or Reviving a Corporation
  The ServiceOntario Business Gateway provides information and forms to assist you dissolve or revive your corporation.
   
• Bankruptcy
  The Canada Revenue Agency website provides detailed information about filing for bankruptcy and how it will affect your business.

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• Canada Business: Services for  entrepreneurs
  Get comprehensive information on all aspects of business for Canadians and non-Canadians.
   
• Industry Canada
  Over 40,000 businesses across Canada have listed their company profiles here for you to search and access.
   
• Canada Revenue Agency: Business
  Information on corporate income tax, payroll deductions, small business and tax credits among other topics.
   
• Changes To Your Business
  The Canada Revenue Agency website provides information on business life events - starting, operating, closing, amalgamating, selling a business, and more.

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