A $20 Name Pre-Search plus three full report types ($40–$60) cover Ontario incorporation, federal incorporation, and Canadian trademark clearance. All are generated through the official, government-run NUANS system — backed by our guarantee: if your report is rejected by the registry due to our error, we’ll rerun it free.
Still deciding on a name? A Name Pre-Search gives you a quick, affordable read on whether your proposed name is likely to clear, before you pay for a full NUANS report. It's a lighter-weight check, not the official report required for incorporation.
When you're ready to move forward, upgrade to the full Ontario, federal, or trademark report for the official documentation your filing needs.
Order a Name Pre-SearchNot a substitute for the official NUANS report required for incorporation or trademark filing.
Any business incorporating under a specific name in Ontario (rather than a numbered company) is required to submit a NUANS name search report as part of its Articles of Incorporation. The report screens your proposed name against existing corporate names, business names, and trademarks across Canada to confirm it isn't too similar to an existing entity.
We run the search directly through the official NUANS system and prepare the report in the format accepted by the Ontario Business Registry and Corporations Canada, ready to attach to your incorporation filing.
Order Ontario Nuans Name SearchBoth are automated NUANS trademark searches. The long form screens a wider set of similar-sounding and phonetically similar names, so it surfaces more potential conflicts than the short form.
Before you invest in a brand, it's worth knowing whether the name is already in use. We run your proposed trademark through the same automated NUANS system operated by the Government of Canada, checking it against existing trademarks and business names nationwide.
This is an automated search, not a full professional trademark search — it's a fast, affordable first screen commonly used by founders validating a name before launch, and by accountants and lawyers preparing trademark applications for clients.
Incorporating federally under Canada's Corporations Act? A NUANS name search is required for a named federal corporation, screening your proposed name against existing corporate names, business names, and trademarks across Canada.
Add a name review and AI Name Clearance Review if you'd like a second look at your results before you file.
Order a NUANS search FederalPrices in CAD. Paid by Interac e-Transfer, PayPal, Visa, or MasterCard.
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