Corporate name and assumed name of a business corporation
The choice of a corporate name for a Canadian business corporation must be subject to a prior name search and comply with the applicable rules and laws.
The name search is the first step to perform PRIOR to the incorporation of a business corporation with a corporate name. The next step will be available in your account, once the name search service is duly completed and the pre-approval of the chosen name is confirmed.
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You must ensure that the chosen name is not already in use, or that it does not cause any possible confusion with the name of another existing corporation or a trademark.
An assumed name, also known as business name, can also be used to identify the corporation.
A period of 5 to 10 business days will be required for the preparation of your service request