#1ASCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA Nova Scotia's online service for business Easy, secure, 24/7 access to your business information Guide to: Registering a Business NOVA SCOTIA#2Partnership and Sole Proprietorships are the only types of Business Registrations that can be completed online. For all other types, please contact the Registry of Joint Stocks: Registry of Joint Stocks P.O. Box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4 Phone: 902-424-7770 Toll-Free: 1-800-225-8227 [email protected] Note: A "sole proprietor" is anyone who is carrying on a business which is not incorporated and who is doing so without any legal partners, that is, carrying on business by oneself. In Nova Scotia, a sole proprietorship is actually registered as a "partnership" -- but with only one partner listed, in other words, it is a partnership of one. For more information about business types, please visit: http://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/access/business/which-business-structure-is-right- for-you.asp NOVA SCOTIA#3Sign into Nova Scotia's online service for business. If you have not already created an account, select 'Create account' and follow the steps. NOVA SCOTIA NovaScotia.ca Terms of Use Frequently Asked Questions Privacy Statement Contact Help Nova Scotia Login System A secure way to access Government of Nova Scotia online services Don't have an account? Create one here. With an account, you can ⚫ securely access Government of Nova Scotia online services " ⚫ log in to participating online services Create account Learn more about the login system Already have an account? Log in here. Username Forgot username? Password Cancel Forgot password? Log in NOVA SCOTIA#4Under Top tasks, select 'Register a business name' NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin 1+ Home Renew now Enter your 25-digit PIN here Choose a role My Business My Business My Messages Name Action Renewal Description Licences, Permits and Applications Currently no businesses. +Add a business My Messages Submit My History Top Tasks OPEN Start or Grow My Business Apply for Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund Register a business name Add a business to your account Access a Workers' Compensation Board clearance letter Sign up for tender notifications Search for licences, permits and programs Start or grow a restaurant or accommodation business What's New Film and television production incentive fund The Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund is now available. Learn more about the incentive at the Nova Scotia Business Inc. website. Navigating government is easier Just click on Start or Grow My Business to find what you need to start or expand a restaurant or accommodation business in Nova Scotia. Easier to use We are committed to making it easier for you to complete your business transactions. Thanks to input from real users, it will keep getting better. Tell us what you think. NOVA SCOTIA#5Step 1: Review the requirements for naming a business to ensure the name you are thinking of fits the criteria as determined by the Registry of Joint Stocks. Note: This is not a mandatory step. >< NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher Home Register a Business Name My Business Licences, Permits and Applications 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Step 1: Choose your business name The requirements for naming your business depend on the type of business you want to start. Please review the name reservation instructions (pdf) to guide you through the process of choosing your name. My Messages My History Step 2: Preliminary name search To reduce potential conflicts in naming your business, we recommend that you do a preliminary search of your proposed name in the Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Corporations Canada and Canadian Trademarks databases. OPEN Start or Grow My Business Step 3: Reserve your business name Complete the Name Reservation Request form. You will then need to click 'Submit' and complete payment. * Note: do not commit to a name before it has been approved. Complete form NOVA SCOTIA#6Step 2: It is recommended users attempt a preliminary name search to see if your business name is already in use. Note: A new tab will open to the Registry of Joint Stocks web site. This is not a mandatory step. 25 NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher Home Register a Business Name My Business Licences, Permits and Applications 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Step 1: Choose your business name The requirements for naming your business depend on the type of business you want to start. Please review the name reservation instructions (pdf) to guide you through the process of choosing your name. My Messages. My History Step 2: Preliminary name search To reduce potential conflicts in naming your business, we recommend that you do a preliminary search of your proposed name in the Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Corporations Canada and Canadian Trademarks databases. OPEN Start or Grow My Business Step 3: Reserve your business name Complete the Name Reservation Request form. You will then need to click 'Submit' and complete payment. * Note: do not commit to a name before it has been approved. Complete form NOVA SCOTIA#7A new window will open for the Registry of Joint Stocks. Accept the Terms, and you will be taken to their database to complete your preliminary name search. REGISTRY OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES > Search Our Database > Who Needs to Register? > Forms & Information > Co-operatives Branch > Name Reservation Request Status > Fees & Reports > Contact Us SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES Search our Database Printer Version We've made some improvements to the database search capabilities to make it easier for you to find the information you need. We welcome your comments. This database is available for inquiries and review of the public record maintained by the Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations owns it and is responsible for its storage and maintenance. You may print specific records in order to establish the record. However, you are not permitted to transfer information in bulk. I Accept These Terms Otherwise, you may return to the Registry's Home Page or use the navigation links at the top of the page to go to any other page in the Registry's Web site. SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS LICENCES, PERMITS AND FORMS ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT NOVA SCOTIA#8Step 3: Reserve your business name. Select 'Complete form' and the Name Reservation Request form will open for you. NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher Home Register a Business Name My Business 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Licences, Permits and Applications Step 1: Choose your business name The requirements for naming your business depend on the type of business you want to start. Please review the name reservation instructions (pdf) to guide you through the process of choosing your name. My Messages My History Step 2: Preliminary name search To reduce potential conflicts in naming your business, we recommend that you do a preliminary search of your proposed name in the Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Corporations Canada and Canadian Trademarks databases. OPEN Start or Grow My Business Step 3: Reserve your business name Complete the Name Reservation Request form. You will then need to click 'Submit' and complete payment. * Note: do not commit to a name before it has been approved. Complete form NOVA SCOTIA#9Complete the 'Name Reservation Request', and select 'Submit'. NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher NOVA SCOTIA 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Close Print Submit Name Reservation Request 1. Search type (please check one): Atlantic region search Federal search (required if name contains "Canada" or "Canadian") Extra provincial Society 2. Requested name Fee: $53.09 $7.96 HST = $61.05 + Fee: $66.30 + $9.95 HST = $76.25 Fee: no charge Fee: no charge (type or print clearly) 3. Reason for request New Reinstatement Name Change 4. Clearly describe your business activities: NOVA SCOTIA#10To pay for your application, select "Pay." Note: You can edit the form by clicking on the form name, under description, or go back to the Home page to add additional forms to your cart. VASCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher 1 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Home My Cart My Business Delete Business Name Description ป Licences, Permits and Applications Newer Business Business Name: Search and Reservation (Atlantic) My Messages My History OPEN Start or Grow My Business Attachments Fee $61.05 TOTAL $61.05 HST is included in the cost. < Back to hom Pay You will be redirected to a secure site to complete y NOVA SCOTIA#11Once your business name has been submitted, allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive a reservation letter in the mail from the Registry of Joint Stocks. Now that your business name has been approved, select 'Register A Business Name' to continue registering your business. SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher Home Renew now Enter your 25-digit PIN here 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Choose a role My Business My Business My Messages Name Action Renewal Description Licences, Permits and Applications Currently no businesses. +Add a business My Messages Submit My History Top Tasks OPEN Start or Grow My Business Apply for Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund Register a business name Add a business to your account Access a Workers' Compensation Board clearance letter Sign up for tender notifications Search for licences, permits and programs Start or grow a restaurant or accommodation business What's New Film and television production incentive fund The Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund is now available. Learn more about the incentive at the Nova Scotia Business Inc. website. Navigating government is easier Just click on Start or Grow My Business to find what you need to start or expand a restaurant or accommodation business in Nova Scotia. Easier to use We are committed to making it easier for you to complete your business transactions. Thanks to input from real users, it will keep getting better. Tell us what you think. NOVA SCOTIA#12When your business name request has been approved you will see notification at the bottom of the Register a business name page under 'Submitted Name Reservation Requests' Your name request has been approved once the "Apply" button is activated. Select the 'Apply' button to open the business registration form. Step 4: Register your business Only Partnership and Sole Proprietorship registrations may be completed online at this time. To complete the registration process, follow the steps below: 1. When your Name Reservation Request has been approved, you will be able to view the registration by selecting 'Apply' in the table below. 2. Complete the Registration Form. 3. Print the form, sign and send a copy by one of the following methods: . Mail to Nova Scotia Business Registry P.O. Box 1529, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4 • Fax to 902-424-4633 " Drop off at any Access Nova Scotia Centre 4. From the registration form, click 'Submit' and complete payment. * Note: for all other registrations, visit the RJSC Forms and Information page or contact us at 902-424- 7770 or toll-free at 1-800-670-4357. Submitted Name Reservation Requests Name Company Type NEWER Sole BUSINESS Proprietorship Expiry Date Nov 04, 2015 Request Status Reserved Notes Action Click on the 'Apply' button to register your business. Apply NOVA SCOTIA#13Once you complete the Business Registration form, select 'Submit' to add the form to your cart and complete the payment.. IMPORTANT The Business Registration form has to be mailed in to be processed. Print the form and mail it to: Registry of Joint Stocks: P.O. Box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4 Welcome, Christopher NOVA SCOTIA Registry of Joint Stock Companies Information Please type or print. 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Close Print Submit Page 1 of 5 Application for Registration of a Business Name, Sole Proprietorship or Partnership in Nova Scotia Partnerships and Business Name Registration Act Business Name: Newer Business Business location in Nova Scotia: Civic Number and Street. Apt/Suite/Unit Town or Municipality Sole Proprietorship Partnership NS Province or State Canada Country Postal Code NOVA SCOTIA#14Now that your registration has been added to Cart, select the Pay button and you will be taken to our secure online payment provider. Note: You can also edit the form from the cart by clicking on the form name, under description NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher 1 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Home My Cart My Business Delete Business Name Description Licences, Permits and Applications Newer Business Business Name, Sole Proprietorship or Partnership: Registration Application My Messages My History OPEN Start or Grow My Business Attachments Fee $68.55 TOTAL $68.55 HST is included in the cost. < Back to home Pay You will be redirected to a secure site to complete NOVA SCOTIA#15Your browser may ask you to confirm the redirection to our secure online payment provider. Once you have completed filling out your payment information select "Submit." Online Payment Processing Information to process your transaction has now been collected. Before your transaction can be completed, payment must be finalized using one of the available payment card options. Note: This service uses secure server technology to ensure that privacy and security of your information is maintained. Please see Privacy and Security for a more detailed description of the security features supported and our privacy policies. Access Nova Scotia accepts online payments on behalf of Nova Scotia's online Service Please enter your payment information below: Total Fee: Payment Card: $ VISA OVISA CREDIT MASTERCARD AMEX Card Number: No spaces in number CVV: Visa/MasterCard American Express AMERICAN EXPRESS CVV 3021 1122 25302 CVV AF NOVA SCOTIA#16Your form submission is now complete. To confirm your transaction or review the form submitted, select 'My History' and you will also receive an email confirmation. SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA Welcome, Christopher Home My Business 0 Items Account Settings Log Out Admin Thank you. Your payment has been received. Your form has been submitted for processing. My Cart Licences, Permits and Applications Delete Business Name Description Attachments Fee No records found. My Messages My History OPEN Start or Grow My Business TOTAL $0.00 < Back to home Submit NOVA SCOTIA#17SUPPORT Phone: 902-424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357 toll-free in North America Email: [email protected] Additional help resources are also available from the footer on every page. Help Privacy Terms and Conditions Contact Feedback NOVA SCOTIA