ONTARIO • ANNUAL RETURN
File your
Ontario Annual
Return
Stay in good standing.
We'll file your annual return with the Ontario Business Registry, confirm your corporate details, and keep your records current. Done in minutes.
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Comprehensive process
Filed within two business days
Minute book updated automatically
Free annual compliance monitoring
What is an Ontario annual return and why do I need to file it?
Every Ontario corporation is required to file an annual return each year. Here's what you need to know.
What it is.
A yearly filing with the Ontario Business Registry that confirms your corporation's details: registered office address, directors, officers, and business activity. It keeps your corporation active on the public record. This is separate from your corporate tax return (T2), which goes to the CRA.
Who needs to file.
Every corporation incorporated in Ontario. This includes active companies, dormant corporations, holding companies, professional corporations, and non-profits. If it's incorporated, it files.
When it's due.
Within six months of your fiscal year-end. If your year-end is March 31, your annual return is due by September 30. Until recently, most accountants filed this automatically with your tax return. That stopped in 2022, so if you haven't been filing it separately, you may have missed one or more years.
What happens if you don't file.
Here's what's at stake if your annual return isn't filed.
The Ontario Business Registry shows your corporation as non-compliant. Anyone who searches, whether it's a bank, a client, or a landlord, can see it.
Banks and lenders check the registry before approving loans or opening accounts. A non-compliant status can stall the process entirely.
Buyers and investors check good standing during due diligence. A missed return creates questions and slows everything down.
If you miss enough returns, Ontario can dissolve your corporation. Reviving it costs significantly more than filing on time.
Built in Canada, for Canadian corporations.
Built on a lawyer-designed process, in plain language, on a platform that keeps your records together.
Canadian-built.
Made specifically for Canadian corporations across the jurisdictions we serve.
Lawyer-designed.
The platform and document templates were designed by a corporate lawyer.
Plain language.
We explain what's happening in words you'd actually use.
Records, kept current.
Everything stays in your Tobuso account so it's there when you need it.
Tobuso is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, accredited since 2020, an independent, third-party benchmark for how a business treats its customers.
View our BBB profile →What's Included
One clear price covers the whole job. We're upfront about what's in it and what isn't, so you're never surprised.
- Preparation of annual corporate return
- Filing of annual corporate return with Ontario Business Registry
- Filing documents added to your digital minute book
- Annual directors resolutions
- Annual shareholder resolutions (in lieu of an annual general meeting)
- Shareholder waiver of audited financial statements
- Director and officer consents
- Updated registery of ownership interests in land
- Corporate tax filing (T2)
- Federal annual return (CBCA corporations)
Your filing comes with a free starter subscription: free compliance monitoring with reminders for annual filings, plus hosting and unlimited sharing of your digital minute book, at no extra cost.
Things people usually ask.
Do I have to change my corporate address if I move?
Yes. Your registered office address is on the public record, and it has to match where your corporation can actually receive legal and government mail. If it doesn't, you can miss filings and fall out of good standing.
What's the difference between my registered office and my mailing address?
The registered office is the official address on the corporate record. It's where legal notices are delivered. Your mailing address is where you receive day-to-day mail. They can be the same, or different.
How long does it take to change a corporate address in Canada?
We file within two business days of receiving your information. Most registries process address changes immediately, though some provincial registries take longer and CRA can take weeks to process and address change.
Do I need a lawyer to change my corporate address?
No. Changing a corporate address is an administrative filing, not something most business owners need a lawyer for. Tobuso's platform and document templates were designed by a corporate lawyer, so the process is built for you to handle yourself. For advice on your specific situation, you should still consult a licensed professional.
Will the CRA know about the change?
Yes. We update your CRA business address as part of your filing. The CRA and the corporate registry keep separate records, so they don't update each other automatically, but we handle both for you. The CRA can take several weeks to update an address.
What if I'm registered in more than one province?
You'll need to file in each one. We handle multi-jurisdiction filings, and the cost for each additional province is shown in our pricing above.
What if my address changed a while ago and I never updated it?
That's usually fine, and it's common. We file the change within two business days. The address update itself is usually straightforward, but if a stale address meant you missed other filings, those may need catching up separately to get back in good standing.
About Tobuso Corporate Support
Tobuso helps business owners, professionals, and non-profits across Canada manage their corporate records affordably, transparently, and reliably. From address changes to annual filings, we keep your corporation current and in good standing, year after year.
Prefer to talk it through first? We're here. If you're unsure about anything, a real person can walk you through it.
Upfront pricing.
No surprises.
One price, shown upfront. Government fees, where applied, are billed separately.
Your annual return filed with the Ontario Business Registry. Your digital minute book is updated with the filing.
Everything in the $149 filing, plus directors' and shareholder resolutions, audit waiver, consent letters, and your minute book updated with all documents.
Helping business owners and professionals in Canada with an affordable, transparent, and reliable way to manage their corporate records.
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Prefer to talk it through first? We're here.
If you're unsure about anything, a real person can walk you through it.
What is an Ontario annual return and why do I need to file it?
Every Ontario corporation is required to file an annual return each year. Here's what you need to know.
What it is.
A yearly filing with the Ontario Business Registry that confirms your corporation's details: registered office address, directors, officers, and business activity. It keeps your corporation active on the public record. This is separate from your corporate tax return (T2), which goes to the CRA.
Who needs to file.
Every corporation incporated in Ontario. This includes active companies, dormant corporations, holding companies, professional corporations, and non-profits. If it's incorporated, it files.
When it's due.
Within six months of your fiscal year-end. If your year-end is March 31, your annual return is due by September 30. Until recently, most accountants filed this automatically with your tax return. That stopped in 2022, so if you haven't been filing it separately, you may have missed one or more years.
What happens if you don't file.
Here's what's at stake if your annual return isn't filed.
The Ontario Business Registry shows your corporation as non-compliant. Anyone who searches, whether it's a bank, a client, or a landlord, can see it.
Banks and lenders check the registry before approving loans or opening accounts. A non-compliant status can stall the process entirely.
Buyers and investors check good standing during due diligence. A missed return creates questions and slows everything down.
If you miss enough returns, Ontario can dissolve your corporation. Reviving it costs significantly more than filing on time.
What's Included
One clear price covers the whole job. We're upfront about what's in it and what isn't, so you're never surprised.
- Preparation of annual corporate return
- Filing of annual corporate return with Ontario Business Registry
- Filing documents added to your digital minute book
- Annual directors resolutions
- Annual shareholder resolutions (in lieu of an annual general meeting)
- Shareholder waiver of audited financial statements
- Director and officer consents
- Updated register of ownership interests in land
- Corporate tax filing (T2)
- Federal annual return (CBCA corporations)
Your filing comes with a free starter subscription: free compliance monitoring with reminders for annual filings, plus hosting and unlimited sharing of your digital minute book, at no extra cost
Upfront pricing.
No surprises.
One price, shown upfront. Government fees, where applied, are billed separately.
Your annual return filed with the Ontario Business Registry. Your digital minute book is updated with the filing.
Everything in the $149 filing, plus directors' and shareholder resolutions, audit waiver, consent letters, and your minute book updated with all documents.
Built in Canada, for Canadian corporations.
Built on a lawyer-designed process, in plain language, on a platform that keeps your records together.
Canadian-built.
Made specifically for Canadian corporations across the jurisdictions we serve.
Lawyer-designed.
The platform and document templates were designed by a corporate lawyer.
Plain language.
We explain what's happening in words you'd actually use.
Records, kept current.
Everything stays in your Tobuso account so it's there when you need it.
Tobuso is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, accredited since 2020, an independent, third-party benchmark for how a business treats its customers.
View our BBB profile →Things people usually ask.
Is the annual return the same as my corporate tax filing?
No. The Ontario annual return is a separate filing with the Ontario Business Registry. Your T2 corporate tax return goes to the CRA. You need to file both, but they're independent of each other. Until recently, most accountants filed the annual return automatically with your tax return. That changed in 2022, so many corporations are now behind without realizing it.
Do I need a company key to file?
Yes. Since October 2021, a company key is required for all Ontario Business Registry filings. If you don't have yours, let us know and we can help you get it.
What information do I need to provide?
We'll ask you for some basic information. From there, you'll review your corporation's details on file, including directors, officers, and registered office address, and confirm everything is up to date before we file.
What if I've missed more than one year?
We can file multiple years of overdue annual returns to bring your corporation back into good standing. Each year requires its own filing. We'll file the current year first, then flag any prior years that are outstanding so you can decide how to proceed.
What if my corporate details have changed?
If your directors, officers, or registered office address have changed, there might be additional steps and filings required. We'll guide you through the process and let you know what's required.
Do I need a lawyer to file an annual return?
No. Filing an annual return is an administrative task, not something most business owners need a lawyer for. Tobuso's platform was designed for you to handle yourself. Plus we have a corporate services representatives to help if you need it.
My corporation is dormant. Do I still need to file?
Yes. Even if your corporation isn't actively doing business, it still needs to file an annual return every year to stay in good standing. The only way to stop filing is to dissolve the corporation.
About Tobuso Corporate Support
Tobuso helps business owners, professionals, and non-profits across Canada manage their corporate records affordably, transparently, and reliably. From address changes to annual filings, we keep your corporation current and in good standing, year after year.