Registering as a Professional Corporation In Ontario

The colleges of many regulated professions in Ontario permit their members to incorporate as a Professional Corporation in Ontario. These colleges do not permit a federal corporation, an out-of-province corporation, nor an LLC to receive a Certificate of Authorization. So you need to order an Ontario biased Nuans report for your corporate name and incorporate in Ontario.

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College of Optometrists of Ontario

Before applying for articles of incorporation, members are advised to review the College’s application package for a Certificate of Authorization, Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) including the Health Professions Procedural Code(sections 85.8-85.14), and College by-laws. Applicants are urged to ensure that they are in compliance with regulations governing the corporation name as this is strictly enforced.

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