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An unincorporated business is operated by an individual without a separate legal entity, personally liable for debts. A corporation is a separate legal entity, offering limited liability protection to its owners (shareholders).

No, unincorporated business names are not automatically protected within the Province. Registration of a business name does not provide legal protection against others using the same or similar name as per the Business Names Act

Numbered corporations are automatically assigned from government databases, so individuals cannot register their own numbered company names.

Numbered Company name example- “220033445566 Alberta Ltd." or "987654321 Ontario Ltd.

Named corporation, individuals can register a specific name of their choice. This involves conducting a proper name search, reserving the name, or obtaining name approval, as required by the Business Corporations Act in each province.
Examples include "ABCD Consulting Inc." or "David Marketing Consulting Inc."

In a named corporation, a distinctive term is uncommon and sets the business apart (e.g., "David Marketing Consulting"). "David" is distinctive (unique), while "Marketing Consulting" describes the business's activities.

A corporation is allowed to own shares in another corporation.