Disclaimer
1. Independent Business Service Provider
Business Ontario is a privately operated business service provider offering assistance with business registration, incorporation, corporate filings, business name searches, and other business-related services in Ontario and across Canada.
Business Ontario is not a government department, government-owned website, or official government agency. We operate independently of the Government of Ontario, Government of Canada, ServiceOntario, Ontario Business Registry, Corporations Canada, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and other government authorities.
Where applicable, we assist clients with submitting business documents and applications through authorized government systems. Our role as an intermediary does not constitute government ownership, sponsorship, or endorsement of our services.
Customers may also access certain registration and filing services directly through government websites, including the Ontario Business Registry.
2. No Legal, Accounting, or Tax Advice
Business Ontario is not a law firm, accounting firm, or tax advisory firm. We do not provide legal representation, legal opinions, financial advice, or professional tax advice.
The information, documents, guides, and other materials available on this website are provided for general informational and business service purposes only.
Using our website or purchasing our services does not establish a lawyer-client, accountant-client, or other professional advisory relationship.
Customers should consult a qualified lawyer, accountant, tax professional, or other licensed advisor when professional advice is required for their specific circumstances.
3. Business Registration and Government Filings
Business Ontario assists customers with preparing, submitting, and obtaining business-related applications, filings, registrations, and documents according to the services purchased.
All registrations, incorporations, amendments, certificates, and other filings requiring government acceptance or approval remain subject to the rules, requirements, and decisions of the relevant government authority.
Purchasing a service from Business Ontario does not guarantee that an application, proposed business name, corporate filing, or other submission will be approved or accepted.
Government authorities may request additional documents, reject applications, or impose further requirements.
4. Service Charges and Government Fees
Business Ontario charges fees for its professional business support, document preparation, registration assistance, filing services, and related administrative services.
Our service fees are separate from statutory government filing fees, although both may be included in the total price of a particular service or package.
Government fees, applicable taxes, and additional service charges may vary depending on the jurisdiction and service selected.
Customers should review the applicable service description, pricing information, and checkout summary before completing a purchase.
5. Processing Times and Service Availability
Any processing times displayed on our website are estimates based on the selected service, our operating procedures, and normal government processing conditions.
Expedited service options may relate to the priority given to preparing or submitting an application and do not necessarily guarantee faster processing by a government authority.
Actual completion times may vary because of government system availability, statutory holidays, application complexity, additional verification, incomplete information, or other circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Business Ontario does not guarantee government approval or completion within a particular period unless an express written commitment applies to the specific service.
6. Business Name Searches and NUANS Reports
Business name searches, NUANS reports, preliminary searches, and related name availability services are intended to help customers assess potential name conflicts.
A name search or NUANS report does not guarantee approval, registration, or exclusive rights to a proposed business name.
Final approval of a proposed corporate name remains subject to the requirements and decisions of the relevant government authority.
Business name registration or incorporation does not automatically provide trademark protection. Customers should consider obtaining professional advice about trademark rights and intellectual property protection where appropriate.
7. Accuracy of Customer Information
Customers are responsible for providing accurate, complete, current, and truthful information when requesting services.
By submitting an order, customers confirm that they have the necessary authority to provide the relevant business information and request the selected services.
Customers should carefully review their business names, addresses, ownership information, director information, and other filing details before submission.
Missing, inaccurate, or outdated information may result in additional verification, processing delays, rejection, or correction requirements.
Customers should promptly notify Business Ontario if they discover an error in the information submitted.
8. Ongoing Business Compliance
Business owners and corporations are responsible for understanding and meeting their applicable legal, regulatory, tax, licensing, and reporting obligations.
These responsibilities may include corporate Annual Returns, CRA tax returns, business registration renewals, corporate record updates, and other statutory filings.
Unless expressly included in a purchased service or a separate written agreement, Business Ontario does not automatically monitor, renew, or submit future filings on behalf of customers.
Customers remain responsible for keeping track of their applicable filing requirements and deadlines.
9. Website Information and External Links
Business Ontario makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, relevant, and updated information on this website.
However, government regulations, filing requirements, administrative procedures, fees, and processing timelines may change.
We do not guarantee that all website information will remain complete, accurate, or current at all times.
Our website may contain links to government websites and other third-party resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Business Ontario does not control the content, availability, security, or practices of independently operated third-party websites.
10. Limitation of Liability
Business Ontario takes reasonable care in providing its website and services. However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we do not guarantee uninterrupted website access or that general informational content will be entirely free from errors or omissions.
We are not responsible for decisions, delays, or interruptions caused solely by independent government authorities, external filing systems, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit any rights, remedies, or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Specific terms governing purchased services are described in our Terms and Conditions and other applicable service agreements.
11. Related Policies
Customers are encouraged to review our policies before using the website or purchasing services.
Terms and Conditions: https://business-ontario.ca/terms-and-conditions/
Privacy Policy: https://business-ontario.ca/privacy-policy/
Refund and Return Policy: https://business-ontario.ca/refund_returns/
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Disclaimer or our business services, please contact:
Business Ontario
250 Consumers Road, North York, ON M2J 4V6, Canada
Phone: (647) 694-5865
Email: info@business-ontario.ca
Website: https://business-ontario.ca/