Frequently Asked Questions


                        
                             What is a Nuans® Name Search?
                        
                        
                            NUANS® is an acronym that stands for Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search.  It is a computerized search system that compares prospective business or corporate names to a database of existing, reserved and proposed corporate names and trademarks in all of Canada, except the Province of Quebec.


                                    
                        
                             Do I require an Initial Notice of Return?
                        
                        
                            Corporations must complete and submit an Initial Return to the Companies and Personal Property Security Branch within 60 days after the date of incorporation, amalgamation or continuation. After filing an Initial Return, corporations must complete and submit a Notice of Change to the CPPSB within 15 days after any change takes place (e.g., when a corporation changes its address, directors or officers).
Please compare our Corporation Registration packages to see which is more suited for you!
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             What are Articles of Incorporation?
                        
                        
                            The Articles of Incorporation are a legal document submitted to Provincial, Territorial or federal government within Canada which establishes a business within Canada. This formation of a business structure is a separate entity from the individuals who own the business.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             What is a Certificate of Incorporation?
                        
                        
                            A certificate of incorporation is a legal document relating to the formation of a company or corporation. It is a license to form a corporation issued by the government.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             I have submitted my application.  What will happen next?
                        
                        
                            One of our representatives will be in contact within the next business day to go over your application with you and answer any questions you may have.
Once your application has been reviewed with you, we will process your payment for the registration.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             Can you offer any advice, tips, or guidelines that can help me start my business?
                        
                        
                            Canada Business Network offers an excellent amount of checklists and guides for starting a business.  These checklists are available for a variety of different types of buisnesses.
The Government of Canada’s Job Bank website has many resources that can help entrepeneurs looking to start their business and to help them grow and succeed.
You may also like to visit the Government of Ontario’s webpage offering advice, support services, and regulations for small businesses.  Whether you are looking for information regarding guidance, grants, general support and advice, this page is a valuable resource for anyone looking to start their new business.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             What are the regulations regarding Corporations in Ontario?
                        
                        
                            Please reference the Corporations Act available on the Government of Ontario’s website.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             Where can I find regulations regarding businesses in Ontario?
                        
                        
                            You may visit ServiceOntario’s Regulatory Register to find current regulatory proposals, information on regulatory proposals that have past comment due dates, and approved regulations affecting businesses.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             Will I need a lawyer if I proceed with EQBR?
                        
                        
                            No, a lawyer is not required when registering with EQBR.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             How long will it take for my registration?
                        
                        
                            All applications will take a maximum of 2 business days to submit to the Ontario government. The Ontario government may take up to 1 week to process the application and about a week to mail the result of the application from Toronto.
If you require a faster turn-around service, we can provide expedited services at an addtional cost.  Please contact us should you require more information about our expedited services.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             Can you assist me with the application?
                        
                        
                            Yes, although we are not advisors we will have no problem assisting you completing the application.
                        
                    
                                    
                        
                             Are you the government?
                        
                        
                            EQBR does not represent the Ontario or any other provincial or federal government body. We do however register your application(s) with the Ontario government.