What Is a Corporate Profile Report (and Why You Might Need One)
- Lisa Shaw
- Nov 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 17
Ever wondered what a Corporate Profile Report is and why people order them? Whether you’re a business owner trying to confirm your company details, or you’re checking up on another business before signing a deal, this report is one of the best ways to get official, government-verified information about a corporation.
Let’s break it down.
What Exactly Is a Corporate Profile Report?
A Corporate Profile Report is an official snapshot of a corporation’s key details—straight from the government’s database.
If you’re looking up an Ontario corporation, the report comes from the Ontario Business Registry. If it’s a federal corporation, it’s pulled directly from Corporations Canada.
Think of it like the company’s “report card”—it confirms who they are, their current status, and whether they’re in good standing.
What’s Included in a Corporate Profile Report?
A Corporate Profile Report gives you a clear overview of the company’s official record. Here’s what you’ll typically find inside:
✅ Corporation Name – The exact legal name on file.
✅ Corporation Number – The government-issued registration number.
✅ Status – Whether the corporation is active, dissolved, or inactive.
✅ Date of Incorporation – When the business officially came into existence.
✅ Registered Office Address – The current address on record.
✅ Directors’ Information – The names and addresses of the corporation’s directors.
✅ Tradenames – Any current or previous tradenames registered under the corporation.
✅ Filing History – Details of annual filings or updates.
✅ Amendment History – Any changes made to the name, structure, or address.
✅ Jurisdiction – Whether it’s registered federally or provincially in Ontario.
It’s basically the go-to document for confirming a corporation’s legitimacy and details.
Why Would You Order a Corporate Profile Report?
There are plenty of situations where ordering a Corporate Profile Report just makes sense. You might want to:
Verify company details before signing a contract or entering a partnership.
Confirm a corporation’s address or director information to send official correspondence.
Do your due diligence before investing, merging, or buying a business.
Update your internal records if you manage multiple corporations.
Support legal or compliance filings, like obtaining a company key or updating records.
Professional governing bodies typically require a profile report be provided annually.
Basically, if you want accurate, up-to-date information straight from the source, a Corporate Profile Report is what you need.
How to Order a Corporate Profile Report
Ordering a Corporate Profile Report is quick and easy with Launch A Business.
We can access Ontario Corporate Profile Reports, Federal Corporate Profile Reports, or any other jurisdiction across Canada, pulling them directly from the government’s corporate registry. Most reports are delivered by email on the same day they’re requested.
All you need is:
The corporation name or number, and
The jurisdiction where the corporation is registered
Not sure how to find this information? Don’t worry — we can help you figure this out.
How Current Is the Information?
Corporate Profile Reports pull data in real time from the government’s database. That means what you see is the most current information available at the time you order.
Just keep in mind that if the corporation recently filed a change (like a new address or director update), it might take a short while before that update appears in the registry.
Why It Matters
A Corporate Profile Report is more than just a formality—it’s a reliable, government-sourced document that gives you confidence in the company you’re dealing with. Whether you’re checking your own corporation or researching someone else’s, it’s an easy way to make sure everything checks out.
At Launch A Business, we make it simple to order Corporate Profile Reports across Canada. You’ll get fast results, clear details, and peace of mind knowing your information comes straight from the source.
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