Instant NUANS Search Widget: Check Name Availability in 30 Seconds
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Quick Summary
A NUANS report checks your proposed corporate name against existing names across federal and provincial registers. It costs $25 here and the search itself is near-instant. Please note the report is a search result, not an approval, and it is not used in every jurisdiction.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| What it is | A name search report comparing your name against existing ones. |
| What it is not | An approval, and not a guarantee your filing will be accepted. |
| The cost | $25, with incorporation from $35 plus government fees. |
| The shortcut | A numbered corporation skips the name search entirely. |
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Table of Contents
The Numbers That Matter
This article covers Canada, with Ontario and Toronto context. All figures are in Canadian dollars and exclude government filing fees. Name search requirements differ by jurisdiction and change over time. A search report is not a reservation or an approval. This is educational information only and not tax, legal, or financial advice. Please confirm requirements for your jurisdiction before filing.
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The Basics
The name search is the first real decision in incorporating, and it is the one most often rushed. Filing articles with a name that conflicts with an existing registration gets the application rejected, and you start the queue again.
NUANS Name Search: Secure Your Business Name in 30 Seconds
NUANS Name Search: Secure Your Business Name in 30 Seconds
Name Search
Before you incorporate, you need to ensure your business name is available. That’s where a NUANS report comes in.
✅ Instant NUANS search in 30 seconds
✅ Affordable fee — just $25
✅ Covers all provinces & territories in Canada
✅ Helps you reserve and protect your business name
NUANS ensures your chosen name is unique and approved by provincial or federal authorities. With our service, you can check availability Canada-wide — Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, PEI, and more.
Risk Warning: Two claims above need correcting. NUANS is not used in every jurisdiction, since British Columbia and Quebec run their own name search systems. And a NUANS report does not approve or reserve a name; it reports what already exists, and the registry makes the decision when you file. Please ask us which search applies where you are incorporating.
Distinctiveness is what gets names rejected, not spelling. Two words that merely describe what you do, such as “Toronto Plumbing Services”, will usually fail even when nothing identical exists. A coined or distinctive first element is what survives the search.
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Us?
Why Us
- Lowest Incorporation Fee in Canada – $35 Only
- NUANS Report – $25
- Official Intermediary for Ontario Incorporation
- Licensed CPA Firm (Gondaliya CPA)
- Free CPA Consultation Included
- Nationwide Coverage – All 13 Provinces & Territories
We keep everything simple, quick, and reliable.
Our Services & Pricing
Our Services & Pricing
Pricing
- Incorporation Service – $35
Fast, affordable company registration across Canada. - NUANS Report – $25
Instant business name availability check. - Annual Compliance + Tax Bundle – From $100/month
Handles annual filings and tax compliance so you avoid penalties. - Toronto Registered Office Address – $100/month
A professional Toronto address for legal and business credibility.
Provinces We Serve
Provinces We Serve
Coverage
We support entrepreneurs Canada-wide:
- Ontario – NUANS search + Incorporation
- Alberta – NUANS search for Calgary, Edmonton & more
- New Brunswick – Quick NUANS checks & incorporation
- Prince Edward Island – Easy name reservation & setup
- Toronto & GTA – Business name search + office address service
Plus federal incorporation and services across all 13 provinces and territories.
Get Started Today
Get Started Today
Get Going
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- Quick incorporation for $35
- NUANS report for $25
- Free CPA guidance
- Transparent pricing, no hidden costs
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Professional Guidance on Name Searches: How Open Corporation For $35 Helps
Professional Guidance and Quick Reference
Guidance
A name search answers one question: does something confusingly similar already exist? It does not tell you whether the registry will accept your name, and it does not stop someone else registering something similar tomorrow. Treat it as due diligence, not protection.
Open Corporation For $35, backed by Gondaliya CPA, runs the search, reads the result properly, and tells you before you file whether the name is likely to clear.
Everything is done remotely, across all 13 provinces and territories.
Quick Answers: Key Numbers & Concepts at a Glance
At a Glance
- NUANS® report: $25
- Incorporation: $35 plus government fees
- CPA consultation: Free
- Search turnaround: Near-instant
- Federal filings: NUANS required
- British Columbia and Quebec: Separate provincial name search systems
- Numbered corporation: No name search needed
- What the report does: Lists similar existing names
- What it does not do: Approve, reserve or trademark your name
- Coverage: All 13 provinces and territories
Who This Is For / Not For
Fit Check
- For: Anyone about to incorporate with a named company, owners choosing between two or three candidate names, and businesses expanding into a new province.
- Not For: Anyone incorporating as a numbered company, since no search is required, and anyone seeking trademark protection, which is a separate application entirely.
People Also Ask
Quick Answers
Does a NUANS report guarantee my name will be accepted?+
No. The registry makes the decision when you file. The report shows what already exists so you can judge the risk, but distinctiveness rules still apply and a name can be refused despite a clean search.
Is a name search the same as a trademark?+
No, and this catches people out. Registering a corporate name gives you the right to operate under it. Trademark protection is a separate application through the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
Can I skip the search altogether?+
Yes, by incorporating as a numbered company. You can register a trading name later once you have settled on branding, which is often the cheaper path when you are still deciding.
Glossary of Key Terms
Plain-English Definitions
- NUANS®: The name search report comparing your name against existing registrations.
- Distinctive element: The unique part of a corporate name, as opposed to the descriptive part.
- Legal element: The ending such as Inc., Ltd. or Corp.
- Numbered corporation: A company using a registry-assigned number instead of a name.
- Trading name: An operating name registered separately from the legal name.
- Name reservation: Holding a name for a period, available in some jurisdictions.
- Registry: The federal or provincial office that accepts or refuses the name.
- Trademark: Separate protection for a brand, applied for through CIPO.
- Articles of incorporation: The founding document that carries the approved name.
- Extra-provincial registration: Registering your name to operate in another province.
Run the search before you spend anything on branding, choose a name with a genuinely distinctive first element, and remember the report is evidence rather than approval. If you are still undecided, a numbered corporation now and a trading name later costs less than getting it wrong twice.
Name Search Readiness Check
This quick self-check flags what to settle before you run the search. Please answer the six questions below.
Name Search Readiness Check
Six quick questions on your chosen name. No fee quoted.
Points to review:
This is a general prompt, not legal advice and not a guarantee your name will be accepted. The registry decides when you file.
Want a checklist to work from? Please download our free name search checklist before your consultation.
Check your name, then incorporate from $35
NUANS® report at $25, incorporation from $35 plus government fees, and a free CPA consultation before you commit to a name. Please book a free consultation.
What to Send Us
Send us your preferred name plus a second choice, the province you will incorporate in, and whether you plan to trade in more than one province. We will run the search and tell you honestly whether it will clear.
Published: August 24, 2025 · Last updated: August 24, 2025
Editorial policy: Our content is prepared by our team and reviewed by Sharad Gondaliya, CPA, and we update it as name search requirements and fees change.
Disclaimer: This article is educational information only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. A name search report is not an approval, a reservation or a trademark. Please confirm requirements for your jurisdiction before filing.
