Business Registration:
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Central Production and Verifications Branch
375-393 University Avenue, 2nd Floor
416-314-8880
https://www.ontario.ca/business
Membership:
Ontario College of Trades
(Required)
647-847-3000
http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/
You may require permits or may need to meet environmental requirements that are subject to environmental regulations. More information at the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2814/.
FEDERAL
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST):
Canada Revenue Agency
1-800-959-5525
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/
Registration for HST is optional if you are earning less than $30,000 of sales revenues for the year. You may not charge HST to clients unless you are registered with Canada Revenue Agency.
MUNICIPAL
Municipal Operating License:
Not required for this business
Zoning Requirements and Sign Permits for your location:
(All inquiries are made in person - contact closest district)
North: 5100 Yonge St., 1st Fl.
West: 2 Civic Centre Court, 1st Fl.
South: 100 Queen St. W., 1st Fl.
East: 150 Borough Dr., 3rd Fl.
https://bit.ly/2GDon4X
ChemTRAC (Chemicals in Toronto) Reduction and Awareness in our Community. The City of Toronto bylaw requires facilities and businesses to track and report toxic chemicals. www.toronto.ca/chemtrac/.
USEFUL WEBSITES
- The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute, http://www.hrai.ca/
- Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, http://www.mcac.ca/
- Canada Business Otario, http://www.cbo-eco.ca/