OMDC Online Application Portal
OMDC is digitally transforming the way we do business and making it easier for you, our clients to apply for tax credits and to our programs by going green in 2010-11 with a paperless, secure Online Application Portal (OAP).
Now, you will be able to apply online (including uploading and storing corporate documents), track the status of your applications and communicate with OMDC regarding your applications through the OAP. The Portal makes it easy for you to collaborate with others on applications across multiple companies with a single user login. Click here to download the Quick Start Guide and register for your user account today!
OAP Login Page
Frequently Used Documents and Links
OAP Quick Start Guide
Signing Officer Delegation of Corporate Administrator and Portal User Form
Details on Role-Based Security – Corporate Administrator vs. Portal User
Online Training Sessions via WebEx – Register Today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the link to the OMDC Online Application Portal?
Answer: https://apply.omdc.on.ca
Question: How do I register for a user account?
Answer: From the login screen, click “Register”. The system will take you through a three step registration process. The first step is where you will setup your account login and password. Secret question(s) are used for retrieving a forgotten password. Step 2 of registration will ask for Organization information. If you will be managing and working on applications for multiple companies, just register for one here. The first company that you register for does NOT have to be the parent company. Once your user account has been created and activated, you will be able to login to your user account to register for other companies that you may be submitting applications for. Step 3 is where you will enter some user information such as your first and last name and confirm that you have read the terms and conditions of the portal. Once you have completed the three step registration process, you will receive a system generated email with a link that you must click to activate your user account. If you do not receive this system generated email, please contact us at applyhelp@omdc.on.ca.
Question: Can I add other users into my company so that we can collaborate on applications?
Answer: Yes. You will be able to add other user to your company once OMDC has received your Signing Officer Delegation of Corporate Administrator and Portal User form. This form can be downloaded here or at the bottom of this page. You must insert the legal name(s) of the company(ies) in the table at the top of the form. All users who the signing officer(s) would like to delegate as Corporate Administrators on the Portal should be listed in the table at the bottom of the first page. At least one signing officer from the company must sign the second page of the form. This form can be uploaded directly during Step 2 of user registration or when registering for a new company within your user account. You also have the option to return the form via fax or email.
Fax: 416-314-6876
Email: applyhelp@omdc.on.ca
Question: Where can I download a copy of the Signing Officer Delegation of Corporate Administrator and Portal User form?
Answer: The form can be downloaded here.
Question: Do I have to submit my tax credit and funding program applications online?
Answer: Program applications (with the exception of the Intellectual Property Development Fund) MUST be submitted online via OAP by the program deadline. If you are unsure about whether you must submit your application online, please visit the webpage for the program or tax incentive in which you are planning to submit an application for. As of April 1, 2011, all tax credit applications must be submitted online via OAP.
Question: Do I have to submit my Intellectual Property Development Fund application online via the Portal?
Answer: No, applications for the Intellectual Property Development Fund MUST be submitted as hardcopy. There is currently no online application on OAP for this pilot program.
Question: Will there be training sessions for the OMDC Online Application Portal?
Answer: Yes, there will be online training sessions held monthly for the Online Application Portal. These sessions are provided using WebEx technology and training will be done online. Therefore, you can now receive training remotely at the comfort of your office. Click here for more information on system requirements or to register for upcoming training sessions today!
Question: Will I be able to start an application and come back to it at a later date?
Answer: Yes, the Portal allows you to start any application, read over the requirements and supporting documents, save the application and return to it at a later date. Therefore, there is no harm in starting an application early as you are not forced to submit until the entire application is complete.
Question: If my Articles of Incorporation or other corporation documents are already on file at OMDC, will I need to resubmit those under Supporting Documents?
Answer: Yes, we do require that companies submit their articles of incorporation or other corporation documents with every application. However, we have provided you with a Corporate Documents Library within the Portal that allows you to upload these documents that you will be using frequently once. Once uploaded into the documents library, you will be able to reference them within each application so that you no longer need to look for them on your computer. They will be stored securely on the Portal.
Question: What is the difference between a Corporate Administrator and a Portal User on the Online Application Portal?
Answer: Please download and read this document for a more detailed comparison of a Corporate Administrator vs. a Portal User on OAP. This will help you determine the best way to setup your Corporate Profile.
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Portal, email us at applyhelp@omdc.on.ca.
