How to Search an Existing Business Within Canada Corporation Search

13-Nov-2017

Quick AI Summary

Searching for a business or corporation in Canada can be an extremely simple process if you know what you are doing and what you are looking for. Technology has given us the tools to make the entire search process simple and allows us to gather valuable information in minutes.

One popular tool to make the entire search process faster is using a Canada business database. Here you can not only gather basic information on a company such as its address, phone number, and website, but also extensive information such as the company’s number of employees, annual revenue, executive information, etc. This wide-ranging and comprehensive amount of information can help you craft marketing strategies and use the information to be more successful in your dealings with the company.

Search Using Corporation Canada

Another resourceful tool is the Government of Canada’s Corporation search option. This function, available online, allows you to search for federal corporations in Canada aside from those that were created under financial legislation. This includes companies such as banks, insurance companies, or those that offer loans and trusts. You also cannot search for corporations created under territorial legislation or legislation from another jurisdiction.

How to Search

When searching corporations in Canada online, the search process is relatively easy. You don’t need an extensive amount of information to conduct the search. To search, you will need one specific piece of information regarding the company such as the corporate name, number, or business number. You can also search by province of registered office and its corporation status, meaning whether it is an active business, dissolved, inactive due to it being discontinued, or inactive because it combined with another company or organization. You can also base your search on governing legislation.

How to Understand Your Results

Once you have conducted your Canada corporation search, a list of options will be displayed. By clicking on an option, you can browse through ample information regarding the corporation including its business number, corporation number, address, and any governing legislation. You can also view information regarding the company’s history, annual filings, and its directors. The information on each company may vary. If the company is active, the information should be current. Active companies are required to update any information within 15 days of all changes, whether that is a change in directors, an address change, phone number change, etc.

If the information is unclear to you, a glossary is available online that explains what different pieces of information mean. Additionally, if you have difficulty finding exactly what you are looking for, detailed search tips for searching Corporations Canada online is available.

There are many options for finding businesses and corporations in Canada online. Corporations Canada, a government resource, is an excellent starting point. A Canada business database should also be utilized to gather as much information as possible to help you in all your business dealings.

Author

Lori Meloche

Lori Meloche is the Vice President of Marketing at Scott’s Directories, where she oversees the company’s marketing strategy and brand development with a distinctly strategic approach. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Lori blends business acumen, creative vision, and strategic insight to drive organizational growth and innovation. She holds a d... Read More