Order a NUANS Name Search

In Canada, including Ontario, a NUANS Report is mandatory to incorporate a named company.

An Ontario NUANS searches federal and provincial databases to confirm that your chosen name is unique, legally available and compliant.

A NUANS report is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. You must complete your incorporation within that timeframe.

BizWize delivers your official NUANS report straight to your inbox—often in as little as 60 minutes.

If your NUANS Report reveals an exact match to your proposed corporate name, you’ll need to purchase a new NUANS for an alternative name. To avoid this, we recommend adding a NUANS Pre-Search to your order – this quick check flags exact matches before you pay for the full report.

No, a NUANS report does not reserve your name. It simply confirms availability. You secure the name when you complete your incorporation.

You’ll need your proposed business name and the jurisdiction (Ontario) where you plan to incorporate.

You can order a Federal NUANS report directly through Corporations Canada. However, for Ontario corporations, you must order an Ontario NUANS Report through an authorized provider such as BizWize. We ensure your NUANS report is accurate, government-compliant and delivered quickly – often in as little as 60 minutes.