Before you start your business in Wasaga Beach there are some important steps to take:

make sure have met all Provincial and Federal government regulations

make sure that appropriate zoning is in place for your proposed place of business

make sure you have completed a business licence application for the Town of Wasaga Beach

Canada Ontario Business Call Centre (COBSC)
Entrepreneurs can email the Canada Ontario Business Call Centre (COBSC) for business start-up information regarding federal and provincial government programs and services: cobc@torcbsc.mc.gc.

Centre for Business and Economic Development
The Centre for Business and Economic Development is a one-stop resource. They will provide the information and guidance you need to get your business going and operate it successfully. They can provide you with funding services with loans up to $75,000, counselling and information services. The Centre for Business is a not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation sponsored by Industry Canada.(705)445-8410. www.centreforbusiness.ca.

Land Registry Office
The Land Registry office is located at 114 Worsley Street in Barrie (705) 725-7232 and offers a one-stop registration process for registering:

A.P.S.T. Number

Business name

WSIB number

Employers Health Tax number

Computers are available for the entrepreneur to register at no cost. The service will also conduct a business name search for $10. Registration fee at the the office is $70.00. Office hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Town of Wasaga Beach Economic Development Office
The Town's Economic Development Officer is available to answer your questions about business opportunities. The office is located at the Town of Wasaga Beach Administration Office, 30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach or via email:
edo@wasagabeach.com.

Financial Services within the Community
There are a number of financial services available in the Town of Wasaga Beach including TD/Canada Trust,Meridian Credit Union and Scotia Bank. There also a number of financial planning consultants, financing consultants, chartered accountants and bookkeeping services. For more information, you can check the listings in our business directory.