Manitoba Name Reservation Report

Are you looking to incorporate a company in Manitoba and would like to be a named company? If yes you will need to obtain a Name Reservation Report.

What is a Name Reservation Report?

It is the first step required to register a named company in Manitoba. An approved Manitoba Name Reservation Report is valid for 90 days. Within these 90 days you should incorporate your company.

What must be included in a company name?

When the Manitoba government reviews a name they are looking for the following items to be included in the name:

  1. A Distinctive element. This should be a unique word 5 to 12 characters in length. It could be a coined word.
  2. A Descriptive element. This word should clearly describe your business activity.
  3. A legal ending. You may select from: Limited, Incorporated, Corporation, Limitée, Ltd., Inc., Corp., Ltee. There is no difference between the endings it is just a matter of personal preference. Legal endings are only required for corporations.

Manitoba Name Reservation

Regular 10 to 12 business days
$75
Expedited in 1 to 2 business days
$160

How long does a Name Reservation Report take?

Name Reservation Reports take approximately 10 to 12 business days to obtain. If you would like to obtain your report sooner you may order expedited services within 1 to 2 business days for an additional fee.