How do I choose a name for a federal Canadian corporation?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
Either a word name with a legal element such as Limited, Ltd., Incorporated, Inc., Corporation or Corp., or a numbered name such as 1234567 Canada Inc. A word name needs a NUANS name search report before filing; a numbered name does not, so it is faster and can be changed later by articles of amendment.
Source: Canada Business Corporations Regulations, 2001, Justice Laws Website, Government of Canada