[header] How to register a business name in canada [title] Decide what structure you want for your business. [step] Your business's name will need to identify your business's structure. Before you decide on a name, choose whether you ultimately want your business structured as a corporation or some form of partnership. 
[substeps] Even if you're not planning on structuring your business that way right now, you still need to make sure the name you choose isn't taken by another canadian business. For example, suppose you run a sole proprietorship named " sunny's smoothies.