Manitoba Companies Office
Sign into Companies Online and use Entity Search by name or registry number. Basic information is free; a File Summary costs $5 CAD per company under the published search instructions.
This jurisdiction’s full registry is not integrated. Results covered here come from separate sources; use the official service to confirm provincial or territorial registration.
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Guidance checked October 30, 2026.
Search the data covered here
Search federal corporations with a filed office in this region. This filter does not cover every provincial or territorial registration; confirm those with the official registry.
Key facts for this registry
Use Manitoba Companies Online for a free entity check; order a File Summary when you need more information.
| Identifier to prepare | Registry Number. |
|---|---|
| Access and fees | Basic check free; File Summary paid. |
| Choosing a document | A File Summary and Certificate of Status are separate products. |
Carry out an official search
- Sign into Companies Online.
- Choose Entity Search or File Summary.
- Search the name and select the correct entity.
The name search returns too many hits? Add distinctive words; official tips warn that common words can cause timeouts.
These steps guide the research; available screens and products can vary by entity type.
Continue the right check
Compare federal and provincial incorporation · Distinguish business and corporation numbers
Business types covered
Manitoba business and non-profit corporations, extra-provincial and federal registrations, cooperatives and business names.
Read the official guidanceChoose and check a name
A named corporation first requests a name reservation. Manitoba also assigns numbered names. A reservation and incorporation are separate filings with separate charges.
Read the official guidanceIncorporate or register
Reserve the name when required, then file articles before the reservation expires. The Companies Office supplies sample clauses, but the corporation must choose clauses appropriate to its share structure.
Read the official guidanceUnderstand government fees
Regular share-capital incorporation: $350 CAD. Name reservation: $45 when required. Share-corporation annual return: $65. Expedited and non-share services have different charges.
Read the official guidanceKeep up with annual filings
The annual return is due by the end of the month following the incorporation anniversary month. Two consecutive years without a return can lead to dissolution.
Read the official guidanceObtain official documents
Select the correct entity in Companies Online, then choose Order a Certificate of Status. This is a different product from the $5 File Summary.
Read the official guidanceHow should you interpret a match?
Match the legal name and identifier, then check status and the date of the information. Registration does not guarantee solvency or trustworthiness. If there is no result, check spelling, previous names and the incorporating jurisdiction.
Manitoba registry questions
Which business types does this registry cover?
Manitoba business and non-profit corporations, extra-provincial and federal registrations, cooperatives and business names.
Read the official scopeWhen is the annual filing due?
The annual return is due by the end of the month following the incorporation anniversary month. Two consecutive years without a return can lead to dissolution.
Check the filing rulesHow can I obtain official evidence?
Select the correct entity in Companies Online, then choose Order a Certificate of Status. This is a different product from the $5 File Summary.
See available official documentsOfficial sources
Source checked October 30, 2026. A page check does not mean a transaction was completed or tested.
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