Corporations Canada

Four Steps to a Corporate Name Review

Step 1

Read Proposed Name

Is the name any of the following:

  • Obscene?
  • Misleading?
  • Missing legal element?
  • Absolutely prohibited because of the words or letters it contains e.g., "Air Canada", "RCMP"?
  • Connote inappropriate sponsorship (e.g., government)?
  • Different in French & English?
  • Reserved for someone else?
  • Provided without a proper search report?

Module 7: Corporate Name Review | Step 2