How do I reach the Toronto Business Development Centre’s two locations?
The Toronto Business Development Centre is located in Toronto at 1071 King Street West at the intersection of Sudbury Street.

TBDC’s Toronto West office is located at 105 Judge Road near the intersection of Bloor Street West and Kipling Avenue.

Directions to TBDC at 1071 King Street West.

By TTC?
Take the King Streetcar to the Sudbury Street Stop, located between Bathurst and Dufferin Streets. There are TTC stops immediately in front of TBDC on both the eastbound and westbound directions of the King Streetcar Line.

By Automobile?
TBDC is located the south side of King Street, just west of Strachan Avenue, between Bathurst and Dufferin Streets. If you are coming from the East, exit the Gardiner Expressway at Spadina Avenue and continue westward on King Street. If you are coming from the West, exit the Gardiner Expressway at Jameson Avenue and continue in easterly direction along King Street.

Directions to TBDC at 105 Judge Road

By TTC?
Take the Bloor Street subway line to the Kipling Station. Take the Kipling 44 Bus to the Olivewood stop and enjoy a brief walk to Judge Road.

By Automobile?
TBDC is located at the intersection of Judge Road and Bering Avenue. Exit Kipling Avenue onto eastbound Olivewood. Turn north on Judge Road until you reach Bering Avenue.

What are some of the regulations I need to consider when starting a business in Ontario?

• Business Name Registration

  If the name of the business is different from your own name, it must be registered with the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, before you start using it. To register your sole proprietorship or partnership online, go to Ontario Business Connects www.cbs.gov.on.ca/obc

  Ontario Business Connects workstations are available at the following Enterprise Toronto locations:
  Toronto: 100 Queen St West
  North York: 5100 Yonge St
  Scarborough: 150 Borough Drive
  Etobicoke: 399 The West Mall

• Provincial Sales Tax - Vendor's Permit

  Ontario law requires businesses to collect and remit Provincial Sales Taxes on most retail goods and some services. A Vendor's Permit is required to do this. To apply online, go to Ontario Business Connects www.cbs.gov.on.ca/obc

• Goods and Services Tax (GST)

  Most businesses are required to collect and remit this federal tax. Businesses with annual sales of less than $30,000 can choose not to participate. For more information, see the Guide for Canadian Small Businesses at www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca

• The Business Number

  The Business Number (BN) is the number required to deal with the Federal Government and includes Revenue Canada's four major business accounts - Corporate Income Tax, Import/Export, Payroll Deductions, and GST. For more information, go to www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca

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