Does Canada have Companies House?
There is no exact equivalent in Canada to Companies House. Business registration is done at various levels – municipal, provincial, and federal, so there is no central authority.
How can I check if a company is registered in Canada?
Use the National Registration Search to check if an individual or firm is registered. If you have questions about the results, check this guide to understanding registration search results, or contact your local securities regulator.
How do I find out who owns a company in Canada?
Some public information on a corporation, such as the registered office address, the names and addresses of directors and its governing legislation, is published on the Corporations Canada's online database. To access the information on a specific corporation, use the Search for a Federal Corporation tool.
How do I find a business number in Canada?
To learn more about business numbers and how to locate your business' unique business number, please visit the Business Number web page of the Government of Canada's webpage. The BN is the first nine digits of your company's HST account number.