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What You Need to Know Before Ordering a Nuans name Search Report
November 19, 2011
A Nuans name search report compares a suggested business name against the Nuans system and provides comparisons.
This system maintains a database of all of the names registered in Canada including trade-marks, sole proprietorships, business names, partnerships, non-share and regular share companies. The system is mandated to keep track of all names registered provincially and territorial in Canada.
By comparing the proposed name against the name search system, any similarity existing between the proposed name and the names in the database, will show up on the report. This will allow you to determine whether you are planning on using a name for your company that is too similar to another name. It is important for your name to be as distinct as possible.
Nuans name search reports must accompany articles of incorporation when incorporating a company in the federal, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Yukon jurisdictions of Canada.
Not all provinces and territories will accept the Nuans report. Some jurisdictions in Canada have their own search system. The Nuans system contains all names registered across Canada regardless and it is advisable to do a preliminary name search through the Nuans system before incorporating or registering a business name.
In Canada certain jurisdictions only will review a Nuans prior to registering a company and they are shown below:
Federal
Ontario
Ontario
New Brunswick
Federal
Alberta
The governments which do not accept reports from the Nuans system provide a list of any names that have been registered in their province or territory to the system and these names are added to the database.
A company is not allowed to have the same name as another company in Canada. The governments in all jurisdictions need to ensure this does not happen.
Even if the name you propose for your business is different than all other names registered but possibly too close in similarity to another name registered your business could be taken to court and ordered to change its name. You are the one who is expected to ensure you have picked a name that is not similar to any other name registered.
If you are incorporating a company in Alberta you will be required to provide an Alberta biased Nuans name search report and if you are registering a business federally you will be required to provide a Canada biased Nuans name search report. These reports are biased to the jurisdiction they represent but the report still covers all names registered across Canada.
If you are registering a partnership, sole proprietorship or business name in Alberta and Ontario, and maybe in some other provinces, you will not be required to provide a name search and can register a name exactly as any other name registered.
This does not mean that you should just go ahead and register and name you wish. A preliminary name search should be done to ensure that you do not register an exact same name.
A preliminary name search can be performed by a registered search house. Preliminary name search results can be provided by email. An average person would not be able to pick up all the conflicts when performing a preliminary name search since search houses are trained for this purpose.
Attend at Resources for Canadian Business Owners for a Free Incorporation Checklist and Nuans Name Search Report and other legal services.
Read This Before You Order a New Brunswick Nuans Report
October 25, 2011
A New Brunswick Nuans Name Search Report is a seven page report which is generated from the Canadian Nuans name search system. This database compares a proposed corporation name or trade-mark with a database of existing names that have already been registered in a province or territory across Canada with a few exceptions.
You will not be able to incorporate a company in New Brunswick without providing a Name Search Report along with your articles of incorporation. When you go to incorporate the Nb government will compare the name you wish to use for your new company to all of the names on the New Brunswick Nuans name search and this will let the NB government know if the name is available for use.
You will also be required to provide a New Brunswick Nuans report when you are registering a business name on behalf of a NB company (already registered), a partnership and when registering a sole proprietorship. You should realize that the NB government takes great care in ensuring that a proposed name is quite different from other names registered and it is important that you choose a name that is very different from others already registered anywhere in Canada. It is advisable to perform a preliminary name search before ordering your New Brunswick Nuans name search report. A preliminary name search will give you an idea whether the name has been taken or is in use by another company or person and what competition you have for the name. It would not be a good idea to just order a New Brunswick name search without checking to see if the name is available because once the search is ordered there is a cost. If the report shows a conflict it will be too late and you will need to order another search after you pick another business name. To avoid this cost you perform a preliminary name search. The New Brunswick government compares not only the names already registered in New Brunswick but names that have been registered right across Canada.
Most reputable search houses will perform a preliminary name search for your proposed New Brunswick name as part of the service when you buy a New Brunswick Nuans name search from them. Beware of companies that charge an extra fee for this. The only time there should be a fee for a preliminary name search is in the case where you are registering a trade name in a province where a Nuans is not required for registration but you still want to determine the availability of the name. In New Brunswick you are required to provide a Nuans for all business names registered. In light of that when ordering a New Brunswick Nuans name search look for a service that will check your name as part of the cost and that will provide you with confirmation that you have a good chance of getting the name accepted.
You must have a legal element for the proposed name (explained below) but for registrations such as New Brunswick partnerships or New Brunswick trade names the legal element is not required or even allowed.
Outlined below is a breakdown of the elements of a corporation name which principles can be used for business names as well with the exception of the legal element.
If the name you choose to register is “Ryan Carpentry Inc. , the distinctive element is the word “Ryan”, which is distinctive because it is a last name of a person. Another example of a distinctive element in a name might be “Owen Sound” as in “Owen Sound Garden Supplies Ltd.” which is distinctive because it describes a location. “Treetop Tree Cutting Services Corp.” has the distinctive word “Treetop” in it to make it stand out from other dental service companies.
The descriptive element describes the type of business. In “Shipview Business Services Inc.”, the descriptive element is “Business Services” which describes the nature of business. In “Swan Pool Supplies Ltd.” the descriptive element is “Pool Supplies” which describes the type of products this business sells. “Dental Services” is the descriptive element for “Union Dental Services Corp.”.
The Legal Element in the company name “Titanic Business Services Inc. is the word “Inc.” which is a mandatory legal ending that signifies that the name given to that entity is connected to a registered company. In Canada you can have the following endings for your company name: “Inc.”, “Incorporated”, “Ltd.”, “Limited”, “Corp.”, “Corporation” and the French equivalents of “Ltee.” “Limitee”, “Inc.” (same in English and French) or “Incorporee”, The Legal Element distinguishes your name as a company that can issue shares rather than a business name, sole proprietorship or partnership registered in Canada.
As indicated, the New Brunswick company is very particular about name granting. You must order your Nuans report from a search house. When the search house checks your name (NB: if a search house does not perform a preliminary name search for your name you must request this) if it takes the effort to ensure your New Brunswick name is available you will have a better chance of having your name accepted. Even then, it may still not be accepted. The government has its own internal policies and different examiners have different ideas about what is an acceptable name. You could still need to order another search if your name is rejected. If the search house has made efforts to check your name then it would not be the fault of the search house if the name is rejected. Not all names will show up on a preliminary name search report. If you happen to get a difficult examiner you could still have your name rejected.
We provide unlimited preliminary name searches as a free service when purchasing a New Brunswick Name Search Report and can assist with Sole Proprietorship Registrations.
How to Register an Alberta Business Name Registration (Alberta Trade Name)
September 2, 2011
An Alberta Registration of a Sole Proprietorship is governed by the Partnership Act (Alberta). An Alberta Sole Proprietorship is sometimes called an Alberta Trade Name.
The statute says that each person who: (1) is engaged in business for trading, manufacturing, contracting or mining purposes; and (2) is not associated in partnership with any other person or persons and uses as the person’s business name some name or designation other than the person’s own, or the person’s own name with the addition of “and company” or some other word or phrase indicating a plurality of members in a firm; shall file with the Alberta Registrar a declaration in writing of the fact. If you are doing an Alberta Registration it would be a good idea to review the Partnership Act online before you register your sole proprietorship.
In layman’s terms what the statute is trying to say is that any individual who is operating under a name other than his or her own name must register an Alberta sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship registration in Alberta must be filed six months from the date it commences business in Alberta.
An Alberta Nuans name search report is not required when registering an Alberta sole proprietorship. The Alberta Partnership Act has no requirement for an Alberta trade name/Alberta sole proprietorship to be different than other Alberta registrations. You are allowed to register the exact same name as another sole proprietorship already registered with the Alberta government. Should you register a name that is the same as another name already registered? Absolutely not, unless you are connected in some way to that other registration or have written permission to register the name.
A preliminary name search should be done to ensure your name is available and a search house can do this for you for a small fee. Many search houses will clear your name in advance for free if you chose their service when registering your Alberta trade name.
Is it a requirement to register an Alberta trade name in order to conduct business as a sole proprietorship. No. However if you work under your personal name there may be situations where an Alberta registration would be advantageous as proof that you are in business. You may be required to show a valid registration when you register for other licenses connected to your business or when business proposals are set forth. The Alberta government will not allow you to register an Alberta trade name using your own name. You will need to register an actual business name. On another note, you can obtain a Business Number for your sole proprietorship even if you are operating under your personal name. Business Numbers (GST) are connected to the individual not to the Alberta sole proprietorship registration.
It is not possible for you to register a sole proprietorship on your own. The Alberta government mandates that a service provider must assist you. This is really a good thing since if you pick the right service provider they will check your name in advance for you free of charge. Look for this type of provider before you register and then you can be assured that your name is not only available in Alberta but clear right across Canada.
To terminate an Alberta trade name registration a form must be filed called a Declaration of Ceasing to Carry on Business under a Trade Name.
When you register an Alberta Trade name it will be registered forever unless you chose to terminate it.
Resources for Canadian Business Owners can assist you with your Alberta Trade Name and Alberta Corporate Search or Preliminary Name Search
Holidays And Holy Days In The USA
August 10, 2011
Congress and the president have selected ten days as federal holidays. Being ‘federal’, these holidays theoretically only pertain to federal employees and inhabitants of the District of Columbia, although they are so widely observed that they could be thought of as national holidays.
Legally, it is up to each individual state to designate public holidays. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Friday before or the Monday after is given in lieu to make a long weekend.
New Year’s Day (January 1) – celebrating the New Year dates back to pre-Christian times, when rites were performed to attempt to ensure the return of Spring.
Martin Luther King Jnr. Day (third Monday in January) – before he was shot dead in 1968, Martin Luther King Jnr. was the foremost civil rights leader in the 1950′s and 1960′s. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Congress set this day aside to commemorate his life and accomplishments in 1983.
Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February) – originally it was celebrated on Washington’s actual birthday, the 22nd of February, but it was moved in 1971 to make a long weekend. It is occasionally known as Presidents’ Day, because it is close to Lincoln’s birthday on the 12th February.
Memorial Day (last Monday in May) – also called Decoration Day, it honours soldiers fallen in battle.It originates from the Civil War and is traditionally marked by parades and services.
Independence Day (4th July) – this, the most significant US holiday, marks the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. It was first celebrated in 1777 and is marked by fireworks, parades and speeches.
Labor Day (first Monday in September) – this, the suggestion of Peter J. McGuire, the president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, was taken up in 1894 to celebrate American workers.
Columbus Day (second Monday in October) – Christopher Columbus and his crew landed in the Bahamas on Oct 12th 1492. It was first commemorated in 1792, although it was not officially adopted until 1909. It is a cause of special pride to Italian-Americans, who claim the Genoan voyager as their own.
Veterans Day (Nov 11th) – or Armistice Day commemorates the end of the First World War on Nov 11th 1918. It was made a legal holiday in 1938, but its name was changed in 1954 to honour all American veteran soldiers.
Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) – it was first commemorated in Plymouth County, Massachusetts in 1621, the year in which the Pilgrims landed in the New World to give thanks for the new harvest and the new land they had colonized. President Lincoln proclaimed it a holiday in 1863.
Christmas Day (December 25th) – Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Federal Name Registration – Tips on Ordering a Canada Name Search
June 14, 2011
A Federal Nuans Name Search is required when incorporating a federal company in Canada. These searches are sometimes called a Canada Business Name Search or a Canada Name Search.
The federal government will take great steps to ensure that when incorporating a federal corporation there will be more protection for the name across Canada. Industry Canada will ensure that a proposed name for a corporation does not conflict with any other company name already registered in Canada.
Industry Canada will review your proposed name extremely carefully. The Name Granting Guidelines which is published by Industry Canada outlines the manner in which the government approves a name. A person wanting a federal name search has to realize that they will not be able to determine which names are a problem for the federal government.
You will save yourself trouble and time if you have a search house do a preliminary name search first. It is a good idea to have a search house perform this kind of search because when submitting a name to Industry Canada they will not allow you to register the name if it is remotely close to another name already registered and even names that sound the same will be a conflict.
A registered search house has the experience to weed out these types of conflicts. If a preliminary name search is not done on a proposed name for a federal government and the federal government find a conflict, your name will rejected and you will need to order another federal name search. It can go on forever so it is better to try and weed out as many conflicting names as possible.
It is possible to obtain a Federal Name Decision from the federal government before you file your articles so you will know whether the name is going to be accepted. One of the requirements for having the federal government look at your proposed name in advance is to provide a federal nuans name search report. It is still necessary to do a preliminary name search before ordering your federal name search report to ensure you have a name that you feel is available.
The federal government is extremely careful when it scrutinizes a federal nuans name search report and there really is no guarantee your name will be accepted but an experienced search house can help reduce the likelihood of a rejection.
Resources for Canadian Business Owners provides legal and government information to Canadian businessowners including information about Canadian Name Search
Ontario Sole Proprietorships – Read this Before You Register
June 13, 2011
When registering an Ontario sole proprietorship the statute that you need to review would be the Business Names Act (Ontario). Frequently an Ontario sole proprietorship is called an Ontario trade name. A responsible business person will read the statute to ensure that he or she follows the legal requirements of the statute.
The law requires that a person must not give the public the opinion that he or she is carrying on business under another name unless that name has been registered. Further a person must be registered in order to be legally allowed to use a name other than his or her own.
An Ontario Nuans name search report is not required when registering an Ontario sole proprietorship. The Business Names Act (Ontario) has no requirement for an Ontario trade name / Ontario sole proprietorship to be different than other Ontario registrations. You are allowed to register the exact same name as another sole proprietorship already registered with the Ontario government. Should you register a name that is the same as another name already registered? Absolutely not, unless you are connected in some way to that other registration or have written permission to register the name.
A preliminary name search should be done to ensure your name is available and a search house can do this for you for a small fee. Many search houses will clear your name in advance for free if you chose their service when registering your Ontario trade name. It is important that you have your name cleared by an experienced search house. These businesses are trained to check out a name right across Canada and clear it for you. Many businesses are doing business online and will do business in other provinces so it is even important that you do not register a name that is the same or close to a name in British Columbia for instance. Attempting to clear your own name without the assistance of a search house can create problems. If you pick a name that is the same as another name the government will not let you know this in advance of registration. Situations have occurred where an individual had to register another name right after registration of a sole proprietorship because he found out after the fact that there was a conflict.
Once you have registered your Ontario business it will stay in place for five years. A Master Business Licence will be issued for the Ontario sole proprietorship. It will be a photocopy and if you order it online from a Ontario service provider it will be sent to you in the form of a pdf. The expiry date of the Ontario business registration will be on the form and you must ensure that you keep track of this since the government will not remind you.
It should be noted that no Ontario company can have the same name. It is only Ontario business names, Ontario sole proprietorships and Ontario partnerships that have no protection for the name.
If any information on the Ontario sole proprietorship changes you must file an amendment within fifteen days. You cannot amend the name of an Ontario sole proprietorship. If you wish to change the name you must register a new Ontario trade name.
A dissolution of an Ontario sole proprietorship must be filed if you no longer wish to carry on business under the name you have registered.
An Ontario sole proprietorship registration expires after five years. The expiry date will be shown on the Master Business Licence. The onus is on you to renew your licence and it is a good idea to renew it a few days before the expiry date. No reminder notice is sent out by the government.
Resources for Canadian Business Owners handles legal and government registrations and can assist you with an Ontario Business Name Registration and GST Number and other legal and government services
Search an Alberta Company to Determine Officers, Directors and Shareholders
June 12, 2011
Is there an Alberta company that you wish to find out information about such as the names and addresses of the officers and directors of the company? Are you wanting to find out the official address of an Alberta company and who the President of the company is? You can find out this information by ordering what is called an Alberta company search or Alberta corporate search.
You will not be able to determine information about an Alberta sole proprietorship or an Alberta partnership from this type of report. If you wish to find out information about a partnership or a sole proprietorship registered in the province of Alberta, you need to obtain an Alberta Business Name Search.
The Corporate search report will tell you the address of the registered office of an Alberta company, the names and addresses for service of all directors, the names, titles and address for service of all officers, and all filings done on behalf of the company such as articles of amendment, the share attributes of the company, all previous names of the company and even ownership of the company. The Alberta government actually provides more information about a company than most other provinces or territories provide. Usually you cannot determine ownership of a company but in Alberta you can. This means you are able to find out the names of all the shareholders.
All provinces and territories in Canada offer these kinds of searches but every jurisdiction calls them by different names and provides slightly different information. When ordering an Alberta corporate search you should ensure to let the search house know what jurisdiction the company was registered in so it can search the proper jurisdiction.
You will need to know the proper name of the company. If you do not know this you can as well write the contact person at the search house and tell them you are not sure and they can do a quick check for you to see what names are on file, prior to your spending your money. Every company including companies registered in Alberta have a corporation number assigned at the time of incorporation. In Alberta it is called an Alberta Corporate Access Number. It helps a lot if you can provide this number to the search house and will prevent an error occurring when the company is searched.
You cannot search an individual’s name to determine what companies the person is a director on or what companies a person owns. You have to know the name of the companies that he or she owns before you perform the search.
Resources for Canadian Business Owners is a registered search house and can provide you with information about Alberta Company Searches and a Company Registration
Facts You Should Understand As A Future FBI Agent
February 9, 2011
Federal Bureau of Investigations has influenced the younger generation a lot as most of the people watch various programs or movies that focus on various FBI personnel. These movies have such an attractive impact on the youth that many want to join FBI.
The FBI lifestyle and career is very tough and not as simple as we thought. You will have to struggle hard to make your selection in the FBI. If your main goal is just to get selected in the FBI, there are some tips that will be very useful to guide you in this regard. These are discussed below;
There are some rules and guidelines for the eligibility for FBI. You are required to be a resident of the United States or from the Islands of Northern Mariana. You should also be able to travel to any other territory.
You will have to go anywhere across the globe and if you have an idea that you can not work in the Sahara Desert or anywhere else, you should stop thinking about joining FBI. The age limit is also a very strict criterion. You must have age between 23 to 37 years. You should be able to pass the entire physical test for the final selection.
The final criterion is that you should also pass the four important programs for the qualification. These include; the law, diversification, language and the accounting.
The diversified programs are easy and most of the agents are passed in this test since there is no need for training. The law degree is a must in case of law program.
The language fluency and the COPA are a must for the language and accounting programs respectively and you will have to qualify these programs.
You should plan it and organize yourself for having a good college degree and to qualify the selection of FBI.
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An Article Discussing Well-being Insurance Programs In The USA And Their Values
January 29, 2011
Are you considering wellness insurance coverage policies? If so, you ought to know that wellness insurance coverage policies differ from country to country. Numerous inexpensive wellness insurance coverage businesses within the U.S. are really competitive, and this competition is advantageous for buyers. For choosing an incredibly affordable wellness insurance coverage plan, you are able to rely on the internet quotes which are simple and fast.
Privacy may be a significant challenge for a lot of shoppers who have a preference for inexpensive wellbeing insurance policy quotes on the net. Some companies will supply links to others, in that way potentially putting at risk your personal privacy.
Make certain that the personal details requested on the web by a well being insurance plan business is employed only to establish the consumer’s rewards and alternatives, and will not be marketed to internet marketing firms or employed for other uses. If you’ve any issues, be certain to read their policies extremely carefully prior to entering any of your details on the web.
Most well being insurance plan ideas accessible inside the U.S. are developed for individuals and families currently residing in America. Green card and visa holders are also eligible for U.S. well being insurance plan ideas at cost-effective rates.
The maximum limit of a U.S. wellness insurance coverage policy is $8 million, which is much more than enough for most consumer requirements. The coverage choices of U.S. wellness insurance coverage strategies consist of prescription drugs, dental, vision, pregnancy and child birth advantages.
It is possible to find distinct well being insurance plan ideas to meet the wants of employers, labor unions and professionals, as well as the premiums for these are much lower than other policies.
Well being insurance plan inside the U.S. is flexible, cost-effective, guaranteed and renewable. Several insurance firms in America provide cost-effective medical wellness insurance ideas and they enable customers to pick their doctor, hospital and specialist. Several of these firms also provide high-quality health care insurance coverage.
Most affordable medical health insurance organizations inside the U.S. only produce personal policies and not offer additional group or association owned policies. These medical health insurance policies provide life-time health benefits and financial coverage.
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Memorable Events From January Ten Years Ago
I was looking through a history book and it was going on about memorable events of ten years ago, but I had forgotten most of them. I have picked out some of the events of exactly ten years ago this month – January, in a word. So here are a few news items that you may or in all probability will not remember from January 2000.
1 – on his first day as interim president, Vladimir Putin departed to visit Russian troops in Chechnya.
4 – President Clinton recommends Alan Greenspan to a fourth four year term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
5 – President Clinton decides that Elian Gonzalez, a six year old Cuban boy who survived the capsizing of a refugee boat, should be returned to his father in Cuba.
6 – much of Miami is shut down by hundreds of Cuban-Americans protesting the Gonzalez decision. – the S.E.C reports that most partners of Price, Waterhouse, Coopers, the world’s largest accounting firm, violated regulations requiring that they may not hold stock in firms that they audit. Five partners were fired.
7 – Vice Pres. Al Gore back-tracks on his promise to ensure that all new appointees to the Joint Chiefs of Staff were sympathetic to permitting gays to serve openly in the military.
8 – AOL announces a merger with Time Warner for $165 billion: the world’s biggest ever.
11 – the British government rules that General Pinochet is medically unfit to stand trial for suspected crimes against humanity in Chile during his presidency.
13 – executives at the nation’s leading drugs companies say they want to cooperate with Clinton to institute Medicare coverage for prescription drugs this year.
15 – Arkan, the notorious Serbian paramilitary leader was shot dead in a hotel lobby in Belgrade.
18 – Helmut Kohl resigns as honorary Christian Democratic Party chairman over suggestions of corruption from within the party.
24 – the Supreme Court decides that laws limiting political donations to $1,000 in Missouri are constitutional.
25 – the Congressional Budget Office reports that the flood of tax revenues ensuing from the exceptionally strong economy will last for ten years.
26 – ‘The New York Times’ informs that U.S investigators have unveiled links between a group of Algerians charged with plotting a terrorist strike in the U.S. and Osama Bin Laden, the exiled Saudi accused of bombing two American embassies.
31 – Republican Gov. George Ryan of Illinois halts all executions in the state citing a disgraceful record of convicting innocent people and putting them on death row. – top officials n the C.I.A. are accused of blocking an internal investigation into indications that the agency’s past director, John M. Deutsch, mishandled secret information.
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