FAQ

A NUANS® report is a name search report that compares a proposed corporate name against similar corporate names, business names, and trademarks in the relevant search scope.

No. A NUANS® report helps identify similar names and trademarks. The applicable registry makes the final decision for a filing.

A provincial NUANS® report is generally valid for 90 days from the report date. The registry or filing process may still require additional review.

A preliminary search is an early screening tool. It does not reserve a name, replace an official NUANS® report, or provide a legal conclusion.

Choose the province that matches the filing you are preparing. This first release focuses on Ontario and Alberta only.

A numbered Alberta corporation does not require a NUANS® report. Other filing requirements can vary, so confirm the filing path before ordering.

No. New federal incorporation and corporate name preapproval are handled through Corporations Canada's own process and are not sold through this website.

Yes. You can enter the proposed name details and the contact email that should receive the report, so you can order on behalf of a client or colleague.

Have the proposed corporate name, main business activity, any distinctive wording, optional alternate spellings, and an email address ready.

A full refund is available before your report is generated. Once a report has been generated and delivered it is generally non-refundable, but we always fix technical problems or duplicate charges. See the Refund Policy page for details.

No. GetNuans is an independent private service operated by a NUANS member. It is not a government registry.

Review the report carefully and use it in the applicable filing process if it fits your next step. A report does not itself register, incorporate, trademark, or clear a proposed name.