Order
Preliminary Name search-(3 names for $20*)
Order
Name Reservation for BC Business or Corporation ($59.95)
The first step in business registration or incorporation is the approval of the business name. This process combines the name search and approval. The approval of any name is at the discretion of the Registrar of Companies.
Business
Name is not Protected
Please note, registration of a firm name does not provide any protection
for that name and does not mean that the name will be available if you
decide to incorporate a company using this name. Sole proprietorship
and partnership names cannot use any form of corporate designation, for
example Limited, Ltd., Inc., Corporation.
Three
Name Choices
It is recommended that you submit three business name choices, in order
of preference, for each name approval. Your first choice for a name may
be approved, if available, and held for a period of 56 calendar days.
Once approved, you will be assigned a Name Reservation number to be used
in the business registration process.
Preliminary Name Search
It is always a good idea to do a preliminary search. The main reason is
that you can check if there is an existing name that would directly conflict
with your proposed name. The cost is negligible comparing to the real
name reservation request and you can potentially save money if a direct
match is found.
Renewal
of Name Reservation
Any renewal of the reservation period requires payment of another reservation
fee. Your second and third choices are not examined unless the initial
choice of name is not available. Regardless of whether your three choices
are all examined or not, the full fee is charged.
Use
of a Name
Until your company is incorporated, or your Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
is registered, you should not invest any money on the name, e.g.: signs,
printing, advertising. The name is only on reserve and can be cancelled
prior to Incorporation or registration. It is important to know that
business names registered as proprietorship/general partnership do not
have the same protection as corporate names. A corporation may be registered
under the same name as a business – but a business name won't be
accepted if it can be confused with a corporate name.
Order
Preliminary Name search-(3 names for $20*)
Order
Name Reservation for British Columbia Business or Corporation ($59.95)
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