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Get Your Ontario Company Key
The 9-digit access code you need before you can file anything on the Ontario Business Registry. We submit your request within 2 business hours — your key is delivered by email in minutes when your official email is on file, and guaranteed within 2 business days either way. $99+HST, no hidden fees.
Get Your Company Key — $99+HST
Enter your corporation's details below. We verify everything against the registry before submitting.
Ontario Company Key
$99.00
100% Money-Back Guarantee — Get your company key within 2 business days of verification, or we'll refund you.
- Request submitted within 2 business hours
- Delivered by email — no waiting on the mail
- Corporations, sole proprietorships & partnerships
Official Intermediary for the Province of Ontario
As an officially recognized service provider, Opstart is authorized to submit business registrations and incorporations directly through government channels.
Our credentials ensure your filings are processed accurately, securely, and in full compliance with provincial requirements.
What is an Ontario Company Key?
A Company Key is a 9-digit access code issued by ServiceOntario for the Ontario Business Registry (OBR). It works like a PIN for your business: anyone filing on its behalf — an annual return, a change of address, articles of amendment — needs the key to access the record.
Most of our customers land here mid-task: a filing is due, the registry asked for a Company Key, and there isn't one on hand.
- Required since February 1, 2025A Company Key is now required for all Ontario Business Registry filings. Before that date, some filings could be made without one.
- Older businesses never received oneIf your corporation or business was registered before October 19, 2021 — when the OBR launched — no key was automatically issued. You have to request it.
- One key per registered entityCorporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships each have a key for their registry record. The request process is the same.
How to get your Ontario Company Key
Getting a Company Key usually means finding the right form, guessing at what the registry has on file, and waiting on the mail. Online, it's a short form and a single payment — Opstart handles the request and your key arrives by email.
Because we're a Registered Intermediary recognized by the Province of Ontario, your request is submitted directly through official channels, so nothing gets lost between you and the registry.
- Enter your corporation's detailsJust the name — plus your OCN and official email if you have them handy.
- We verify and submitWithin 2 business hours, we confirm your details against the registry and submit your request — catching mismatches before they become rejections.
- ServiceOntario issues your keyWith an official email on file, the key is emailed directly to it — typically within minutes of our submission.
- No email on file? We retrieve itWe obtain your key directly through the registry and email it to you within 2 business days — at no extra cost.
When do you need a Company Key?
- Ontario Annual Return Due every year — the most common reason our customers need a key.
- Initial Return / Notice of Change Registered address, director, and officer updates.
- Articles of Amendment Including corporate name changes.
- Dissolutions and most other filings Nearly every transaction on an Ontario Business Registry record requires the key.
What you'll need ready
Have these on hand and the whole thing takes a few minutes:
- Your corporation or business name
- Your Ontario Corporation Number — if it's handy
- The official email on file — if you know it
How long does it take to get a Company Key?
Requests are verified and submitted within 2 business hours. When your corporation has a current official email on file, ServiceOntario emails the key directly to it, typically within minutes — order in the morning and your key can be in your inbox before lunch.
Without an official email on file, the government's own process mails the key to your registered address — which can take weeks, and goes nowhere if that address is out of date. That's the case our service is built for: we retrieve the key directly and email it to you within 2 business days, backed by our money-back Delivery Guarantee.
What's Included
- Your 9-digit Company Key, by emailReady to use for any Ontario Business Registry filing.
- Verification before submissionWe check your details against the registry first, so requests don't bounce.
- Direct retrieval when neededNo official email on file? We retrieve the key ourselves and deliver it — no mail, no weeks of waiting.
- Rejection handlingIf the registry rejects a request, we correct and resubmit it at no extra charge.
- Lifetime supportReal help from our team, long after your key is delivered.
Why Entrepreneurs Trust Us with Their Filings
Officially recognized
A Registered Intermediary for the Province of Ontario, filing through official government channels since 2016.
Fast turnaround
Company Key requests verified and submitted within 2 business hours.
Transparent pricing
One flat, all-inclusive price covering service and government fees. No hidden charges, ever.
Lifetime support
Real guidance long after your key is delivered, to help your business stay compliant.
When I contacted Opstart, they provided excellent customer service, and went out of their way to help me resolve the issue. I'm very grateful for the effort they made to help me!
The expertise and advice I received were greatly appreciated and simplified the incorporation process, so I could rest assured I was doing things properly, without having to worry about legal consequences in the future.
Trusted professionals who take the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your goals.
At first, I was uncertain about the quality of service by Opstart since it was relatively unknown compared to other popular service companies.
However, it has been a great experience with Opstart every time I rely on its expertise. It is fast, professional, easy to communicate, accurate and importantly reasonably priced for the services.
I recommend Opstat for others.
Drew
Owner of an accounting firm in Toronto, Ontario.
This is a brief testimonial to tell you about my experience as a small business Entrepreneur with “Opstart”.
I am a new small business Entrepreneur who needed to incorporate my company and services with the Government. After researching a few companies, I did speak to “Opstart” and found them very efficient and they quickly provided all the information, documentation and pricing. My experience in dealing with them was positive as they were very professional with clear timely communications. They delivered on time and sent me all the documentation and most importantly made it stress free with a successful experience.
If you are looking to get your company Incorporated, I would highly recommend getting in touch with “Opstart” who will explain the process and deliver all your documentation on time for an economical fee.
Thank you “Opstart” and wish you continued success!
Ontario Company Key FAQ
What is a Company Key used for?+
It's the access code for your business's Ontario Business Registry record. You (or anyone filing for you) need it to submit annual returns, update your registered address or directors, file articles of amendment, dissolve the corporation, and make most other OBR filings.
How long does it take to get my Company Key?+
We verify and submit your request within 2 business hours. With a current official email on file, ServiceOntario emails the key directly to it — typically within minutes of submission. Otherwise, we retrieve it directly and email it to you within 2 business days.
How much does an Ontario Company Key cost?+
$99 + HST, all-in, government fees included. Standard requests carry no government charge, and where the registry applies a fee for direct retrieval, it's covered. No hidden fees.
How will I receive the key?+
By email — either from ServiceOntario to your corporation's official email on file, or from Opstart to the email address on your order if we retrieve it directly.
I don't know if my corporation has an official email on file. What do I do?+
Leave that field blank. Businesses registered before October 2021 usually don't have one. We'll route your request the right way automatically — same price either way.
What if the email I provide doesn't match the registry's records?+
We'll let you know and begin direct retrieval right away, at no extra cost. If you'd rather we first try a different email address, reply to that message and we'll attempt it once before proceeding.
What happens if my request is rejected?+
Mismatched or incomplete details are the usual cause. Our verification step catches most of them before submission, and if a request is still rejected, we correct and resubmit it at no extra charge.
What if I still don't receive my key?+
That's what our Money-Back Guarantee is for. If your key hasn't arrived — for any reason — we retrieve it directly and deliver it ourselves. And if we still can't get it to you within 2 business days of verifying your order, you receive a full refund. The guarantee assumes the business exists on the Ontario Business Registry and the details provided are accurate.
Is this the same as the federal Corporation Key?+
No. Corporations Canada issues a separate "corporation key" for federally incorporated companies. This page is for the Ontario Company Key used with the Ontario Business Registry. If your corporation is federal, you may need both — the Ontario key applies to your Ontario extra-provincial registration.
I lost my Company Key. Can you get me a new one?+
Yes — a replacement request works the same way as a first-time request. Order above and we'll take care of it.
Does this apply to sole proprietorships and partnerships?+
Yes. Registered sole proprietorships and partnerships in Ontario have Company Keys for their Business Identification Number (BIN) records too, and the request process is the same.
Can't I request a Company Key from the government myself?+
Yes — anyone can request a Company Key directly from ServiceOntario at no charge, and if your corporation has a current official email on file, that's a fine option. Our service is for everyone else: no email on file, an out-of-date registered address, uncertainty about what the registry has on record, or simply no time for ministry back-and-forth.
Ready to get your Company Key?
Your next filing is waiting on one 9-digit code. Requests verified and submitted within 2 business hours — delivery guaranteed.
Get Your Company Key — $99 + HST