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.
What is a corporate registry in Canada?
Corporate Registries are responsible for extra-territorial registrations, NWT incorporations, co-operative associations, and societies within the Northwest Territories. They are also responsible for the registration of business names (sole proprietorships), partnerships, and limited partnerships.
How do you find out who owns a company in Canada?
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.