Canada company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Canada
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How do I search the company register in Canada?
The Canada company register is maintained by Corporations Canada (https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/cc/CorporationsCanada/fdrlCrpSrch.html). Search it by company name or registration number to see Corporation name and number, Federal/provincial jurisdiction. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Canada, company records sit on Corporations Canada. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
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Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows Corporation name and number, Federal/provincial jurisdiction. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canada company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Corporations Canada and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Canada?
Corporations Canada, at https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/cc/CorporationsCanada/fdrlCrpSrch.html. Anything else republishing Canada company data is a copy of that register.
What does a Canada register entry show?
Corporation name and number, Federal/provincial jurisdiction. Availability of each field depends on what Corporations Canada publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
Should I search federal or provincial?
If you know the company incorporated federally, search Corporations Canada. Otherwise, most Canadian businesses register provincially. Ontario (ONBIS), BC (BC Registry), Alberta (CORES), and Quebec (REQ) each have separate searchable databases.
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Is the Canada company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Corporations Canada / Provincial Registries are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Canada business registry?
The Corporations Canada / Provincial Registries is the official public register of companies incorporated in Canada. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/cc/CorporationsCanada/fdrlCrpSrch.html.
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