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Federal + Provincial Company Name Change

Federal + Provincial Company Name Change

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In the course of a company's operations, company information may change. The company may undergo various changes such as changes in ownership structure, mergers, acquisitions, relocation, dissolution, etc. When changes occur, appropriate documentation must be promptly submitted to the MGS government department and recorded in company documents.

Company Name Change

If you need to change your company name to another name, we will include name search and registration fees.

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FAQ

1. Can Canadian companies change their company name?

Yes.

A Corporation incorporated in Canada can generally change its Legal Corporate Name through a formal corporate amendment process.

Depending on the company's jurisdiction of incorporation, this usually falls into:

  • Federal Corporation Name Change
  • Ontario Corporation Name Change
  • BC Corporation Name Change
  • Alberta Corporation Name Change
  • Manitoba Corporation Name Change
  • Quebec Corporation Name Change
  • Other provincial company name changes

After a company changes its name, the company itself usually remains the same legal entity and is not re-registered as a new company.

2. Will the Corporation Number and BN change after a company name change?

Usually no.

A company name change generally only modifies the company's Legal Name.

The company's:

  • Corporation Number
  • Business Number (BN)
  • CRA Account Number
  • GST/HST Account
  • Payroll Account
  • Corporate History

Usually continue with the original company entity.

Therefore, a company name change usually does not create a new corporation.

3. What is required for a Federal Corporation name change?

For a Federal Corporation to change its Legal Name, it usually needs to submit Articles of Amendment to Corporations Canada.

If changing to a custom name, it usually also needs to be confirmed whether the name is available and whether it complies with federal company naming rules.

Once the name change is approved, a new:

Certificate of Amendment

Will usually be issued to certify that the company's Legal Name has been officially changed.

4. What is the difference between changing a provincial company name and a federal company name?

The biggest difference is the responsible Registry.

For example:

Federal Corporation
→ Corporations Canada

Ontario Corporation
→ Ontario Business Registry

BC Corporation
→ BC Corporate Registry

Alberta Corporation
→ Alberta Corporate Registry / Registry Agent

Different provinces may have different requirements for:

  • Name Search
  • Name Reservation
  • NUANS
  • Articles of Amendment
  • Government Filing Fee

Therefore, before changing a company name, it is necessary to first confirm which jurisdiction the company is registered in.

5. Is a NUANS Name Search always required for a company name change?

Not necessarily.

Whether NUANS is required depends on the company's jurisdiction of incorporation and the type of new name.

For example, some Federal or Ontario name changes may involve a NUANS Name Search, while other provinces may use their own name search or reservation systems.

If the company changes to a Numbered Corporation, the process may also differ from a custom name.

Therefore, the specific Registry's naming requirements should be confirmed before formal submission.

6. Do I need to reapply for a CRA Business Number after a company name change?

Usually no.

After a company name change, the company's original Business Number typically continues to be used.

However, the company should ensure that the Legal Name in the CRA system is also updated simultaneously.

If the company name on CRA, Corporate Registry, bank, and business documents is inconsistent, it may affect:

  • Tax Filing
  • GST/HST
  • Payroll
  • Banking
  • CRA correspondence

Therefore, completing the company Registry name change is only the first step; subsequent data synchronization is also very important.