Business and economy
Information about Ontario’s economy and how to do business here. Includes economic development opportunities, research funding, tax credits for business and the Ontario Budget.
covid 19: changes to meetings and business operations
Temporary provisions will remain in place to provide certain corporations with the flexibility to hold meetings virtually and in some circumstances, use electronic signatures and submit copies of documents electronically.
Start and operate a business
Open for Business
Find the resources you need to do business, work, and invest in Ontario.
Small Business Access
Learn how to start and grow a small business in Ontario.
Business services
Government services, forms and information to help you start, run and grow a business.
Search permits and licences
Use BizPal to find out what permits and licences are required for your business.
Students and young entrepreneurs
Guidance for young people who are interested in starting a business.
Search for a business name registered with the Ontario Ministry of Government Services. Fee: $8.00
Economic development
Get support to bring business to your community: Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Rural Ontario
Sharing economy
Learn about consumer rights and support for businesses who offer goods and services via the sharing economy.
Underground economy
Learn how the underground economy and avoiding taxes hurt people and businesses in Ontario and what you can do to help.
Research funding
Funding to support research and innovation in Ontario.
Non-profits, local governments, communities
Get help to develop an economic growth strategy for communities or industries.
Investment ready: certified site
If you’re an industrial property owner, you can get financial and marketing support to promote your property to global decision-makers.
Indigenous
Export and trade
Grow your business here and abroad
Selling your products and services outside of Ontario and Canada is an excellent way to grow your business.
Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
Promotes trade and investment: government, importers/exporters, international investors.
Infrastructure
Ontario Builds
Learn more about our plan to invest more than $190 billion in public infrastructure over 13 years that started in 2014-2015.
Infrastructure funding for small communities
How to apply for funding to support infrastructure projects in small communities.
Strategic Economic Infrastructure Program
Supports infrastructure to help create jobs and build capacity in northern communities.
Ontario’s finances
Ontario Budget
A financial roadmap that outlines the government’s key spending policies and practices.
Public Accounts
Explore the audited consolidated financial statements of the government.
Economic updates
A detailed look at Ontario’s economy, including the Ontario Economic Update and the Ontario Factsheet.
Contact us
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Supporting a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs, opportunities and prosperity for all Ontarians.
Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines
Working to develop a safe, reliable and affordable energy supply across the province, overseeing Ontario’s mineral sector and promoting northern economic and community development.
Ministry of Finance
Leading the province’s fiscal, tax, economic and statistics policy, administering tax and benefit programs and reporting on Ontario’s economic and fiscal plans.
Ministry of Infrastructure
Guiding Ontario’s historic infrastructure plan and leading projects that strengthen our communities and economy, such as hospitals, transit systems, roads and bridges.
Infrastructure Ontario
Builds, manages, finances, and enhances the value of Ontario public assets.
