The name must contain a distinctive element followed by a descriptive element. Example: ABCXYZ Manufacturing.
In the above name, 'ABCXYZ' is the distinctive element and 'Manufacturing'. Sample

It is a computerized name search report generated based on a proposed corporate / business name or trade-mark from Government databases listing similar and conflicting names of existing business names and trademarks. To incorporate an Ontario Corporation or a Federal Corporation an appropriate NUANS Report is required.

Businesses in general are not allowed to register with a name which is already taken. A NUANS report lists names which are similar to your proposed name. This helps to determine the availability of a corporate/business name to see any similar or possibly confusing existing corporation names, business names and trademarks. Simply put, you need to make sure that no one else has already registered, incorporated or trademarked the name you would like to use for your business.

Yes. There are 2 different kinds of reports:

• a NUANS report for Federal and a NUANS report for each of the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta & New Brunswick.
• The rest of the Canadian provinces have their own name approval processes and doesn't require a NUANS report. Examples of such jurisdictions are: B.C., Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland & Labrador, PEI, Yukon), they each require a name search report from their respective provincial database and registry and NOT from the NUANS database.

A physical address or street address or legal address in the Province of Ontario where the business is to be carried on. It can't be a PO Box or UPS store address.

Previously, it was known as 'master business licence' under a corporation.

To register a business name under a corporation in Ontario, the corporation must be registered in the province of Ontario and it must have an OCN number. If the corporation was registered under federal jurisdiction, it must be registered extra-provincially in Ontario to obtain the OCN number.

It includes legal, accounting and registration update services. Every new registration business receives notices from CRA, federal & provincial government, competitor business etc. As a small business, if you do not have your own lawyer and accountant, then our lawyer, accountant and registration specialist here for you. It's a $399 dollar service, but only $99 with package.

After your company is Registered we can instantly apply for a Domain Name. We do our best to get this Domain Name matching your Business Name. (example: www.businessname.ca).

Professional Email Address is the one with your Business Name in it. (Example: yourname@companyname.com).

A Corporate Seal is an embossing tool that a Corporation may use to stamp important documents. This Seal bears the Corporation name and Province. Companies use their seal to certify important documents.

The Processing Queue includes Registering the business and Emailing the Master Business License document. Remaining Processes and services in this Package like Business Number, CRA Programs Accounts Set Up, WSIB Registration, etc. (if included) are initiated after registration processes.