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You can file Articles of Amendment online if you received a company key giving you authority over the corporation (see Notice ? Company Key). You can file directly with the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (Ministry) through ServiceOntario at our website .ontario.ca/businessregistry.

What's the difference between a business name and a brand name? A business name is primarily used on legal documents, including receipts and contracts. A brand name identifies your line of products/services, and is used to market and sell your products/services to the general public.

Can I change the name of my LLC or corporation? Yes. To change the name of your LLC or corporation, you will need to file ?Articles of Amendment? with your state. Once approved, you can start operating under the new name.

For marketing purposes, you may choose to carry out your business under a different name than your legal one. This will be your trade name, also known as an operating name. Typically, it appears on a website or a storefront. You must register a trade name at the provincial or territorial level.

To make any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, the amendment must be authorized by a resolution adopted by the board of directors. This resolution must be also ratified by the shareholders present at a special general meeting.

You can propose a name for your federal corporation when incorporating, amalgamating or importing (continuance). You can also change your federal corporation's name by amending your articles. Corporations Canada reviews proposed names to confirm that they comply with regulations.

Advising the CRA of a change to your first name or your last name is a straightforward process. The CRA does not accept changes of name by email or online, not even in the My Account platform. If you are only changing your first name or last name, you need to call 1-800-959-8281 to advise the CRA of your name change.