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16658 109 Ave NW‎, Edmonton, AB T5P 1C2

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Please note All Registry Offices will be CLOSED on the 2nd Sunday of every month due to mandatory Government system upgrades. Our regular hours resume on Monday!

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Purchase a NUANS and Business Name Report in Alberta

A NUANS (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search) search is a comprehensive search that compares a proposed Alberta or extra-provincial corporation name or a proposed non-profit name to a database of Alberta and federal corporation names. Our registry agents can help you obtain one.

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When do you require a NUANS report?

There are many reasons you may need a NUANS report, including:

  • Before incorporating newly-named Alberta corporations, societies and religious societies
  • Amending names for named Alberta or extra-provincial corporations registered in Alberta
  • Reviving an Alberta corporation that has been struck or dissolved for more than three years
  • Registering or reviving a named extra-provincial corporation
  • Amalgamating 2 or more corporations where a new name is selected

A NUANS search is not necessary if you choose to incorporate as a numbered Alberta corporation. A NUANS report is valid for 90 days – if you wish to incorporate the name, it is important that you have the incorporation completed within the 90 days as you’ll need to purchase a new report if you still wish to use the name.

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At Registrations Are Us, we can guide you through the process of incorporating your business, ensuring your documents are complete, and all information is entered into the system. Start the process today.

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Whether you need a NUANS report, a Business Name Report, or other corporate registry services, you can find what you need at Registrations Are Us.

Need more information? Contact us at : 780-448-2233

A NUANS (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search) search is a comprehensive search that compares a proposed Alberta or extra-provincial corporation name or a proposed non-profit name to a database of Alberta and federal corporation names.

  • The person who ordered the report uses it to decide whether they should proceed with their proposed name for an Alberta or extra-provincial corporation.
  • In the case of a non-profit organization, Corporate Registry will examine the report to decide whether or not the proposed name can be used in Alberta.
  • In most cases, a NUANS report is required for incorporation, amalgamation, name change, or revival of an Alberta corporation or non-profit organization and for registration, amalgamation, name change, and reinstatement of an extra-provincial corporation.

The NUANS report reserves the proposed name for 90 days. The complete report, whether an original or fax copy, must be submitted with the incorporation/registration details and must be less than 91 days old.

A NUANS report typically includes the results of the name search, listing existing business names that closely resemble the proposed name. It provides information about similarities in phonetic sounds, spelling, and wording. The report may also include a list of jurisdictions where similar names are registered. This information helps you assess the uniqueness of your proposed name and make informed decisions about whether to proceed with your business registration or name change.

The following situations do not require a NUANS report

  • When the proposed name is a ’number name’ for an Alberta or extra-provincial corporation.
  • When the proposed name is for a federal (Canada) corporation that is extra-provincially registered in Alberta.
  • When the proposed name is for an Alberta corporation that is reviving within three years of its dissolution.

The Business Name Report focuses on Alberta partnership and trade names (business names) and does not reserve the proposed business name. Corporate Registry recommends this report be purchased and reviewed before the registration of a business name.

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