Reserving a name for your business or non-profit: guidelines

Process of reserving a name for your business or non-profit with Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Once Registry of Joint Stock Companies approves your name, you can register your business or non-profit.

This guide describes the steps required to reserve a name for your business or non-profit. Registry of Joint Stock Companies needs to approve your name before you can register a business or non-profit in Nova Scotia.

Information includes:

  • considering a name for your business or non-profit
  • checking that your name is unique

Type:
  • Guide

Author: Registry of Joint Stock Companies
Department: Service Nova Scotia