Newfoundland and Labrador: Registry of Companies
How to search
Start with the official search. It is listed first because it comes straight from the registry.
What you get
Anyone can search and view a company's profile for free, with no login.Source
Fees
| Search | FreeSource |
|---|---|
| Profile report | FreeSource |
| Certificate of status | $10Source |
| Name reservation | $10Source |
| Name search report (NUANS or equivalent) | Not offeredSource |
| Business name registration | Not offeredSource |
| Business name renewal | Not offeredSource |
| Incorporation | $270 ($300 on paper)Source |
| Annual return | $90 ($100 on paper)Source |
| Extra-provincial registration (Canadian corporation) | $560Source |
| Certified copy | $20Source |
| Uncertified copy | $0.25 per pageSource |
| Licence to view scanned documents (first year) | $1,100Source |
| Licence to view scanned documents (later years) | $350 every yearSource |
Good to know
- When to register a business name: The province appears to have no business name registration for sole proprietors.Source
- Only licensed users can view a company's scanned documents.Source
- The per-search charge in CADO is for deeds and mechanics' liens, not for companies.Source
- The registry checks a proposed name against Newfoundland and Labrador names only.Source
- To incorporate with a name, reserve it, then file the articles (Form 1) online in CADO.Source