Business and Personal Property Branch (ServiceOntario) – Toronto, ON

Ontario Business Registry (Mailing Office)

The office located at 393 University Avenue, Suite 200, serves as a central administrative hub for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (formerly Government and Consumer Services). 🏢 Specifically, this location houses the Business and Personal Property Branch, which manages the Ontario Business Registry. This branch is responsible for the official record-keeping of business incorporations, registrations, and significant changes to corporate entities within the province. 📂 It is the backbone of Ontario’s commercial legal framework, handling millions of records related to corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

Services and Access

It is critical for the public to understand that this specific location is primarily a processing centre and mailing address, not a standard ServiceOntario counter for walk-in transactions like driver’s licenses. 🚫 The vast majority of business services-such as registering a business name, filing an annual return, or searching the corporate registry-are now conducted online through the Ontario Business Registry portal, which operates 24/7. 💻 For those who are required to file paper documents (e.g., specific articles of incorporation or affidavits that cannot be processed digitally), this office serves as the submission point.

• Corporate Filings: Processing Articles of Incorporation and Amendment.
• Business Names: Registration and renewal of Master Business Licenses.
• Personal Property Security: Managing the PPSA registration system (liens on personal property).

While the building is accessible, entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to use the digital portal for immediate service. ⚡