Checking business names and their availability
- Thread starter Cobster
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If you want to register a business name you can do it at a terminal at your local federal office I believe. (They may have it online now.)
Check with Canada Government Services or Ontario Government services (I did it a few years ago... I forget). It is the same place you get your GST registration.
Check with Canada Government Services or Ontario Government services (I did it a few years ago... I forget). It is the same place you get your GST registration.
you can do a search online, or at the office. its $12.00 to do a name search.
you might want to call the business centres there is one in brampton and one downtown city hall www.enterprisetoronto.com and Staples Biz Launch resource team can help.
you might want to call the business centres there is one in brampton and one downtown city hall www.enterprisetoronto.com and Staples Biz Launch resource team can help.
twentynine said:
You can also go to the Ontario Government site:
https://www.ibsa.serviceontario.ca/...ervlet?command=screenflownoscript&screenid=26
Answer "yes" to consent and select "enhanced business name search". It also accesses NUANS and gives you results for similar names acorss Canada as well. It's $8 to $26 depending on what you need:
Detailed Business Names Report $8
Certified Detailed Business Names Report $16
Certificate of Non-Registration $26
http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servle...ay&c=GuideFactSheet&cid=1085667968842&lang=en
....If you plan to incorporate a business in Ontario, you must submit the following to the Companies and Personal Property Security Branch using either paper forms or electronically via the Internet:
..... a Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search (NUANS) report. This is a computer report consisting of corporate names, business names and trademarks that have already been registered and are similar to the proposed corporate name. The NUANS can be conducted by a searcher of record or by ONCorp Direct Inc., or biz-connex . Please contact the provider of your choice for information on the fees for a NUANS. A NUANS is not required if incorporating a numbered company;.......
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Canadian Trademark Database...it's free...but only good for trademarks.
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/cipo/trademarks/search/tmSearch.do?language=eng
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/cipo/trademarks/search/tmSearch.do?language=eng
How much did your Lawyer charge? You know you do not need a lawyer in Canada, to search names, register, etc., or you can do it yourself or you can use a service. They are in the phone book.smiley27 said:
I used this company, because my lawyer wanted over $1000 to incorporate an Ont. Corp...
They were very helpful on the phone, in terms of searching for names, the process, etc.:
www.jasar.com and their sister company is
Charityguide.ca
'At JASAR.COM, we offer complete incorporation packages at exceptionally low prices, but at the highest standard of quality and professionalism in Canada.
Our phone line is open for consultation during our business hours. We always do our best to answer all your questions before you proceed with registering your business.
Our minute books and share certificates are premium quality and are individually prepared and printed in your corporation name.
NOTE: For more information, please call: (416) 465 - 5400 or email us at: info@jasar.com
Please ask us about our other packages and single deals: incorporation only and other registrations. You will be happy you did.'
RogerRabbit said:
You can also use:
https://www.ibsa.serviceontario.ca/...ervlet?command=screenflownoscript&screenid=26
Answer "yes" to consent and select "business name registration". It also does sales tax registration, health tax registration and worker comp. I think it's like $60 to register a company name (sole prop) and $300 for a corp.
sammyfluffy said:
Good tip, but only searches identical trademarks. It doesn't search confusing trademarks. So, even if you do a Nuans search and the name seems clear, it might still be infringing a confusing registered trademark.
So, go see a lawyer that does BOTH corporate names and trademark matters. And the list of the top firms in the area is pretty limited.
blopar said:
In Ont., this is a good resource for lawyers, do your homework before you see one, big law firm trademark lawyers aren't cheap:
http://www.lsuc.on.ca/public/a/finding/
PM if you want more info.
