Ontario NUANS® Report
Order an Ontario NUANS® reservation report for your proposed corporate name — generated instantly and delivered by email, 24/7.
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About your Ontario NUANS® report
- What it is
- Your Ontario NUANS® report is an official Ontario-biased or weighted name search and reservation report used for eligible Ontario corporate name filings. It helps identify similar corporate names, business names and trademarks, while the relevant registry completes the final name approval or registration as part of the filing process.
- Common use cases
- New named Ontario corporation
- Corporate name change
- Eligible extra-provincial filing
- Other filing requiring an Ontario report
- 90-day period
- The proposed name is reserved in the NUANS database for 90 days. Articles containing the proposed name must generally be submitted while the report is within the applicable 90-day period.
- Automatic delivery
- GetNuans automatically processes Ontario NUANS Reports. Completed reports are typically delivered electronically within minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Common questions about Ontario NUANS Reports
Do I need an Ontario NUANS Report?
You generally need an Ontario NUANS Report when you are incorporating an Ontario business corporation under a proposed word name. The report may also be required for a corporate name change and certain other Ontario filings. Requirements depend on the entity and transaction, so confirm the Ontario Business Registry instructions for your filing before ordering.
How long is an Ontario NUANS Report valid?
An Ontario NUANS Report is generally usable for 90 days from its report date. Ontario rules require articles containing a proposed corporate name or name change to be supported by an Ontario-biased or weighted report dated no more than 90 days before submission. If that period passes, a new search is generally required.
Does a NUANS Report reserve my corporation name?
Yes, an Ontario NUANS Report reserves the proposed name in the NUANS database for 90 days. That reservation helps connect the search to the proposed filer, but it does not create a corporation, register a trademark, or guarantee that the Ontario registry will accept the name in the filing. Keep the report and its reference details with the records for the intended filing.
Does NUANS mean the Ontario government approved my name?
No, a NUANS Report is not Ontario government approval of the proposed name. It supplies name-search results for the filing process. The Ontario registry still applies its naming rules and makes the final determination, and a report does not give trademark rights or protection from every future name dispute. Treat the report as one input to the registry review.
Do I need a NUANS Report for a numbered Ontario corporation?
No, a numbered Ontario corporation generally does not need an Ontario NUANS Report. When no proposed word name is specified, Ontario assigns the corporation a number name, so there is no custom corporate name to search. Separate business-name registration requirements may apply if the corporation later operates under another name.
Do I need a new NUANS Report to change my Ontario corporation name?
Yes, a new Ontario NUANS Report is generally required when articles of amendment propose a new word name for an Ontario corporation. The report must cover the new proposed name and normally be dated no more than 90 days before the articles are submitted. A change only to a number name follows different rules.
Should I include Inc., Ltd. or Corp.?
Yes, choose the legal ending that will form part of the corporation’s full legal name, such as Inc., Ltd. or Corp. On the GetNuans order form, enter the business-name portion without the legal ending, then select the ending separately. This keeps the proposed name clear and avoids accidentally entering the ending twice.
What is the distinctive term in a NUANS search?
The distinctive term is the unique part of the proposed name that helps distinguish it from other organizations. In “Stacey’s Flower Boutique Inc.,” for example, “Stacey’s” may be the distinctive term, while “Flower Boutique” describes the business and “Inc.” is the legal ending. Enter the strongest identifying word or phrase from your name.