Starting a Business In Ontario?

Register a Sole Proprietorship

Once you have found a business name that is available for registration you can proceed directly to registering the Sole Proprietorship

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Register a General Partnership

Once you have found a business name that is available for registration you can proceed directly to registering the General Partnership

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Register an Operating Name

Once you have found a business name that is available for registration you can proceed directly to registering the Operating Name for your Existing Corporation

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Change the name of an Existing Corporation

1. Order Your NUANS Name Reservation Report

2. File Articles of Amendment

Articles of Amendment must be filed either in person or by mail. The form and detailed instructions can be downloaded here.

Corporate Information

If you are looking for additional information about an Existing Corporation such as:
- Director Information
- Registered Head Office Address
- Mailing Address
- Corporate Name History
- Current and Expired Business Names

You can order a Corporate Profile here.

Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership or Operating Name Information

If you are looking for additional information about a Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership or Operating Name such as:
- Business Identification Number
- Address of Principal Place of Business
- Mailing Address
- Activity being carried out
- Registration Date
- Expiry Date
- Registrant Information

You can order an Enhanced Business Name Search here.
Please note that if no businesses are found with searched business name you will receive a Statement of No Match Found. It is, therefore, recommended to verify the business name is registered using the Free NUANS Preliminary Search prior to ordering an Enhanced Business Name Search

Other

For additional information and inquiries please feel free to Contact Us and we would be more than happy to assist you.