For many Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Ontario, incorporation is a key step toward building a sustainable and professional practice. Incorporating allows you to separate your personal assets from your business liabilities, create a more structured operation, and take advantage of potential tax planning opportunities.

Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario are entrusted with sensitive personal and health information. Every treatment involves both physical and personal interaction, and clients rely on their therapist’s professionalism to ensure privacy, safety, and informed decision-making. The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)  requires all RMTs to follow strict standards related to client consent  and confidentiality . Understanding these obligations is essential for compl

Professional Corporation vs Sole Proprietorship in Ontario

Common Professional Corporation Mistakes Regulated Professionals Make

Changing From Federal to Ontario Incorporation

Many chiropractors in Ontario choose to incorporate as their practices grow, their patient volumes increase, and their financial needs become more sophisticated. Incorporation offers tax advantages and operational flexibility. However, chiropractors face an additional layer of responsibility because they are part of a regulated health profession. Their corporations must comply not only with the Business Corporations Act but also with the rules set by the College of Chiropract

Sole Proprietor vs Corporation in Ontario

Do You Need a Lawyer to Incorporate in Ontario?

Incorporating your business in Ontario can be done provincially or federally. Learn the benefits of incorporation, the key differences, and how a lawyer can help you choose the right structure.

Psychotherapists in Ontario who wish to practise through a corporation must comply with a specific set of legal and regulatory rules. These rules go beyond standard incorporation requirements and are enforced by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

In the early stages, incorporation often feels unnecessary. Revenue may be modest. Operations feel manageable. Sole proprietorships or partnerships appear sufficient. Incorporation is frequently viewed as something to address later, once the business is larger or more stable.

If you are a regulated professional incorporating a professional corporation in Ontario, a Certificate of Authorization is not optional. It is a core compliance requirement that allows the corporation to legally practise the profession.

The decision between federal and provincial incorporation affects name protection, ongoing compliance, cost, administrative burden, and long term flexibility. Choosing the wrong structure can create unnecessary complexity and, in some cases, require costly restructuring later.