Most Ontario businesses that have employees (including family members and sub-contractors) must register with us. We provide workplace insurance to 16 diverse industries and cover 324,000 businesses.
You have 10 calendar days to register from the day you hire your first employee. If you’re not registered with us, and should be, you can voluntarily register your business.
Not sure if you need to register?
If you don't know if you need to register for WSIB coverage, please click on your business type below and answer a few questions that will help you determine if you need to register your business.
Does your business
only do home repairs or renovations on private residences where you are hired and paid directly by the home’s resident?
You will need to register your business with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring your first employee. Please sign up for our online services and then use the registration service to register your business.
Do you work for more than one company or individual?
You do not have to register with us, but you can still choose to apply for
optional insurance for yourself.
You may need to register with us. Please
contact us to find out more.
You will need to register your business with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring your first employee. Please sign up for our online services and then use the registration service to register your business.
You do not have to register with us, but you can still choose to apply for
optional insurance by signing up for our online services and then using the registration tool service to register your business.
Do you have employees (other than yourself, a partner or executive officer in your company)?
You will need to register your business with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring your first employee. Please sign up for our online services and then use the registration service to register your business.
You do not have to register with us, but you can still choose to apply for
optional insurance by signing up for our online services and then using the registration service to register your business.
You will need to register your business with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring your first employee. Please sign up for our online services and then use the registration service to register your business.
If you do not have employees but work as a contractor or subcontractor, please complete the relevant questionnaire to get an independent operator status decision:
If we confirm that you are independent operator, you can choose to apply for
optional insurance.
Does your employee work for you for more than 24 hours a week?
Do you share this domestic employee with another household and together employ them for more than 24 hours per week?
You will need to register your business with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring your first employee. Please sign up for our online services and then use the registration service to register your business.
You do not have to register with us, however, your domestic employee may choose to apply for
optional insurance by signing up for our online services and then using the registration service to register your business.
You do not have to register with us if you run any of the following businesses, but you can still choose to insure your employees through the WSIB.
- bank, trust and insurance company
- trade unions
- private day care
- travel agency
- photography business
- barber shop and many hair salons
- funeral or embalming establishment
If your business or type of work is not listed, please check the employer classification manual to see further details on registration requirements.
Your registration obligation may differ if you own or operate a business in construction. Read about expanded compulsory coverage in the construction industry for more details on your obligations.
If you’re not required to register with us, or are a business owner (whether you’re a sole proprietor, partner, or executive officer) of your business, you can still choose to have WSIB insurance.
How to register
Once you’ve hired at least one employee and are ready to register your business, please gather your business information, sign up for our online services and then use the registration service to register for WSIB coverage.
Signing up for our online services does not mean you have registered your business. After creating an online services account, you must use the registration service to complete your registration. Not registering may result in penalties, investigation and provincial offences charge or having to repay retroactive premiums.
Once your registration is complete, we’ll email you the details and send you a welcome package with your account information.
