NUANS Search & Business Name Registration — Secure Your Business Identity Before You Register
Before registering a business or incorporating a company in Ontario or Canada, you must ensure your business name is unique, available, and legally acceptable.
A NUANS report is the official name search required for most business registrations.
ONTARIS provides fast, accurate, and fully compliant NUANS reports for both Ontario (provincial) and Canada (federal) filings.
What Is NUANS?
NUANS (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search)
is a government-approved system that compares your proposed business or corporate name against:
Registered business names
Trademarks
Pending corporate filings
A NUANS report is required for:
Ontario Incorporation
Federal Incorporation
Name Changes
Extra-Provincial Registrations
Trademark protection (optional but recommended)
Our NUANS Services
1. Ontario NUANS Report
Required for Ontario corporations.
Includes a detailed list of similar business and corporate names.
Delivered in:
2 hours – same day
2. Federal NUANS Report (Canada NUANS)
Required for Federal Incorporation.
Includes a nationwide comparison of all Canadian corporate names.
Delivered in:
2–12 hours depending on availability
3. Business Name Availability Search
If you’re registering a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership, a NUANS report is not required —
but checking name availability is highly recommended to avoid conflicts.
ONTARIS performs a fast name check before registering your business.
4. Name Reservation
We can reserve your business name for:
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Ontario (60 days)
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Federal (90 days)
This guarantees no one else can take your name while you prepare to incorporate.
5. Naming Consultation
Choosing the right business name is critical.
We help you choose names that are:
Legally acceptableUnique
Brand-friendly
Easy for clients to find
Strong for SEO and social media
What You Receive
Official NUANS Report (PDF)
Formatted and approved for government filing.
Business Name Analysis
A full explanation of conflicts, risks, and acceptance likelihood.
Recommendation Report
What to change, remove, or adjust to get name approval.
Guidance on Corporate Naming Rules
Including:
Distinctive elementsDescriptive elements
Legal endings
Prohibited words
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Controlled terms (e.g. “Engineering”, “Finance”, “College”)
Unlimited Name Suggestions (Optional)
Why Do You Need a NUANS Report?
Prevent filing rejection
If the name is too similar to another business, the government will reject your filing.
Protect your brand
Ensure your name does not conflict with competitors.
Save time & money
Avoid delays or re-registration fees.
National brand protection (Federal NUANS)
Protects the name across all of Canada.
Essential for corporations
Corporate names must meet legal requirements — NUANS verifies this.
Why Choose ONTARIS for NUANS & Name Services?
Fast Delivery
Ontario NUANS: 2 hours
Federal NUANS: Same day
Government-approved format
All reports are valid for official filings.
Expert Naming Guidance
We help you choose names with the highest chance of approval.
Compliance Focused
We ensure your name meets all corporate naming rules.
English + Farsi Support
Perfect for newcomers and multilingual clients.
Secure Processing
Your information is fully protected.
Step-by-Step NUANS & Name Registration Process
Step 1 — Submit Your Proposed Name(s)
You can submit multiple name ideas.
Step 2 — NUANS Name Search
We conduct an Ontario or Federal NUANS search based on your needs.
Step 3 — Receive Your NUANS Report (PDF)
Official, government-approved format.
Step 4 — Naming Guidance
We review the results and advise on next steps.
Step 5 — Proceed With Business Registration or Incorporation
Using the approved name, ONTARIS handles the rest of the registration.
Pricing for NUANS Services
Ontario NUANS — $99
Delivered same day
Fully acceptable for Ontario Incorporation.
Federal NUANS — $99
Delivered same day
Valid for Federal Incorporation.
Name Availability Search — $99
Recommended for Sole Proprietorships.
Name Reservation — $99
Ontario & Federal options available.
Who Needs This Service?
Anyone incorporating an Ontario corporation
Anyone incorporating a Federal (Canada) corporation
Anyone changing their corporation’s name
Anyone wanting to protect their business brand
Anyone unsure if their name will be accepted