Federal Corporations Located in Oakville

Federal Corporations Located in Oakville
Federal Corporations Located in Oakville
Takeaways:
  • Over 17,500 corporations are registered in Oakville, with 61% currently active and 33% dissolved, showing a high rate of business turnover.
  • Business growth peaked in 2021 and 2023–2024, with more than 1,500 new incorporations in each of those years.
  • L6H and L6M postal codes account for nearly two-thirds of all corporations, indicating strong business clustering in central and north Oakville.
  • Speers Rd, Winston Park Dr, and North Service Rd are leading business corridors, each with over 200 registered corporations.
  • Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakville saw robust entrepreneurial activity, with over 1,300 new corporations in 2020.

This dataset includes approximately 17,500 corporate entities registered in Oakville, offering a detailed view of local business activity and trends. It spans a wide range of business types, from active companies to those that have dissolved, amalgamated, or become inactive over time.

Roughly 61% of corporations are active, while another 33% have been dissolved. A small share is pending dissolution or inactive due to amalgamation. These figures suggest a dynamic and evolving business environment, with steady levels of registration and regulatory turnover.

Incorporation trends show consistent growth across the past decade, with peak years in 2021 and 2023–2024, each seeing over 1,500 new businesses. Even during 2020, Oakville recorded over 1,300 incorporations, indicating continued entrepreneurial activity despite the pandemic.

Postal code areas L6H and L6M account for more than 65% of all corporations, with other key business zones in L6J, L6L, and L6K. These areas likely host a combination of business parks, commercial developments, and home-based enterprises.

Street-level analysis shows that Speers Road, Winston Park Drive, and North Service Road are among the most common corporate addresses—reflecting clusters of office space and commercial facilities.

Overall, this dataset helps illustrate Oakville’s economic fabric, revealing where businesses tend to concentrate, how long they last, and how incorporation activity has evolved over time.

Statistics

This dataset covers approximately 17,500 registered corporations in Oakville, providing insight into business activity, longevity, and geographic distribution across the town. It includes data on registration status, incorporation dates, postal codes, and common business addresses—offering a detailed snapshot of Oakville’s commercial landscape.

Incorporation Status

Active corporations make up the majority of entries, with about 10,600 businesses (61%) currently in good standing. Another 5,800 (33%) have been dissolved, while a small portion are inactive due to amalgamation or are pending dissolution for non-compliance. This reflects a dynamic and evolving corporate environment, with steady turnover and enforcement activity.

StatusCorporationsPercent
Active10642
60.62%
Dissolved5769
32.86%
Active - Dissolution Pending (Non-compliance)555
3.16%
Inactive - Amalgamated428
2.44%
Inactive - Discontinued147
0.84%

Business Growth Over Time

Incorporation activity has remained relatively steady over the past decade. There were notable peaks around 2021 (1,700 new businesses) and 2023–2024 (around 1,500 each year). Even during pandemic years like 2020, Oakville saw over 1,300 new incorporations, indicating economic resilience and entrepreneurial momentum.

Incorporation DateCorporationsPercent
2025573
3.26%
20241505
8.57%
20231573
8.96%
20221504
8.57%
20211707
9.72%
20201363
7.76%
2019988
5.63%
2018959
5.46%
2017746
4.25%
2016710
4.04%
2015597
3.40%
2014588
3.35%

Geographic Distribution by Postal Code

Businesses are most concentrated in postal codes L6H and L6M, which together account for over 60% of all corporations in Oakville. Other key zones include L6J and L6L, which cover eastern and southern parts of the town. These postal areas are likely hubs for both residential entrepreneurs and commercial properties.

PostalCorporationsPercent
L6H6196
35.29%
L6M5430
30.93%
L6J2423
13.80%
L6L2239
12.75%
L6K1126
6.41%

Popular Business Locations

Several streets stand out as popular business addresses. Speers Road leads with 380+ registrations, followed by Winston Park Drive (240) and North Service Road West (200). Many top streets, including Cornwall Rd, Bristol Circle, and Wyecroft Rd, are located in industrial or mixed-use corridors, reflecting Oakville’s blend of office, retail, and service-based businesses.

Street NameCorporationsPercent
SPEERS Road383
2.18%
WINSTON PARK Drive243
1.38%
NORTH SERVICE Road West203
1.16%
BRISTOL Circle168
0.96%
POST Road158
0.90%
UPPER MIDDLE Road East154
0.88%
CORNWALL Road140
0.80%
WYECROFT Road131
0.75%
DORVAL Drive129
0.73%
LAKESHORE Road East128
0.73%
REBECCA Street128
0.73%
NORTH SERVICE Road East116
0.66%

Dataset

This dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of over 17,500 registered corporations in Oakville. It includes details on incorporation status, year of registration, postal code concentrations, and common business addresses. Use the filters to explore the age and distribution of businesses across Oakville, highlighting areas of commercial activity and patterns in business growth.

Dataset Information

SubjectEconomy
JurisdictionTown of Oakville, Province of Ontario
Data ProviderCorporations Canada
Sourceopen.canada.ca