Who do I talk to regarding setting up my business?
Federal Government
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Federal Government
1-888-576-4444
www.canada.gc.ca
www.businessgateway.ca |
Provides links to business registration, patents, tax and license registration, payroll deductions and many other FAQs.
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Province of Ontario
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Province of Ontario
1-800-567-2345
www.cbs.gov.on.ca |
Most business permits and licensing are handled by local municipalities, so check with them first. Some are regulated by the province and the list is available on the web site.
This site also contains many other useful links. |
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Province of Ontario
Ontario Business Connects (OBC)
www.cbs.gov.on.ca
1-800-565-1921
obcinfo@cbs.gov.on.ca |
OBC is the government's initiative to simplify and streamline registration, renewal and reporting processes for Ontario businesses. The OBC web site provides business clients with the opportunity to register or renew their business name, change their business information, apply for provincial and federal programs, and subscribe to a business information service. |
Town of East Gwillimbury
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Town of East Gwillimbury
905-478-4282
www.eastgwillimbury.ca |
The town regulates property zoning, uses, by-laws and some businesses which require licensing. Check here first for requirements regarding your business. |
Town of East Gwillimbury
905-478-4282
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Planning Department |
Will provide general information on zoning requirements and regulations for operating home based businesses |
Town of East Gwillimbury
905-478-4282
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Building & Bylaws |
Business licenses, building permits, sign permits as well as information on bylaws regarding parking, fencing, noise generation, and operating certain types of business can be obtained in this department. |
Town of East Gwillimbury
905-478-4282
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Engineering & Transportation Services
engineering@eastgwillimbury.ca |
Waste management regulations (garbage disposal and recycling)
Water and sewer servicing issues
Property entrance modifications
Road, streetlights and sidewalk maintenance
Traffic engineering
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