FREE NUANS Report and Name Reservation
A NUANS Report is required for federal and certain provincial incorporations to assess the availability of a proposed business name in Canada. A NUANS Report does not guarantee name approval and is subject to government review and approval timelines.
Step 1. Name
Choose your proposed business name to begin the NUANS name search process and check availability across Canada.
Step 2. Pay
Complete your NUANS name search for $29.99 with no additional fees. Your request is submitted for official name comparison and review.
Step 2 (Free)
Free when you purchase a $99.99 Digital Minute Book subscription, which is legally required for all incorporated businesses in Canada.
Step 3 - Report
Your official NUANS Report is delivered digitally and ready for federal or provincial name approval.
What is a Nuans Report?
A NUANS Report is a mandatory name search that compares your proposed business name against existing corporations and trademarks across Canada. It is used for federal and certain provincial incorporations to assess whether a name may be approved.
NUANS Report vs Name Pre-Approval
A NUANS Report does not guarantee name approval. It only provides a comparison of similar names for government review. Name pre-approval, when granted by the applicable registry, confirms that a business name may be used if filed before the expiry date.
When a NUANS Report Is Required?
A NUANS Report is required for federal incorporation and select provinces such as Ontario and Alberta. Other provinces may provide name approval directly without a NUANS Report. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and are subject to government review.
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Everything you need to know about NUANS Report
What is a NUANS Report?
A NUANS Report is an official Canadian name search that compares your proposed business name against existing corporations and trademarks. It is used to assess name availability for federal and certain provincial incorporations.
Is a NUANS Report required in Canada?
A NUANS Report is required for federal incorporation and some provinces such as Ontario and Alberta. Other provinces may provide name approval without requiring a NUANS Report. Requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Does a NUANS Report guarantee name approval?
No. A NUANS Report does not guarantee approval. It only provides a comparison of similar names. Final approval is determined by the applicable government registry during incorporation.
How long is a NUANS Report valid?
A NUANS Report is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued. If it expires before incorporation is completed, a new NUANS Report must be ordered.
What does NUANS stand for?
NUANS stands for Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search. It is Canada’s official system used to compare proposed business names against existing corporate names and trademarks to assess name availability for federal and certain provincial incorporations.
I already searched Google. Do I still need a NUANS Report?
Yes. Google searches are not sufficient. A NUANS Report searches official federal and provincial corporate databases that are not fully visible through public web searches.
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