■ INCORPORATION SERVICES
We recommend the right structure, clear your name, and file it with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec — usually within three business days.
Filed in 1–3 business days
Name search included
Bilingual filing agents
CHOOSE YOUR STRUCTURE
Five paths to a registered Quebec entity. Start a brand-new corporation, register a company you already own elsewhere, or take over a pre-registered shelf corporation.
START A NEW QUEBEC ENTITY
Most requested
Most Requested
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A for-profit business corporation constituted under the Quebec Business Corporations Act — the standard choice for founders operating in the province.
Named or numbered incorporation
Articles of incorporation drafted & filed
NEQ registration & initial declaration
Share structure, bylaws & minute book
Filed in 1–3 business days
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Incorporate an OBNL for an association, foundation, club, or community organization that reinvests its surplus into its mission.
Part III non-profit constitution
Mission & objects drafting
Directors, members & bylaws
Guidance on registered-charity next steps
Filed in 3–5 business days
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For members of a regulated profession — physicians, lawyers, notaries, accountants, engineers, dentists and others — incorporating under their order’s rules.
Eligibility & order-requirement review
Compliant name and share structure
Declaration to your professional order
Incorporation filed with the Registraire
Order approval required
Get started →EXPAND OR ACQUIRE AN ENTITY
Already incorporated elsewhere?
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Register a federal or out-of-province corporation to legally carry on business in Quebec and obtain its NEQ.
Registration declaration with the Registraire
French name version where required
Attorney / domicile in Quebec
Annual updating declaration set-up
Required to operate in QC
Get started →Fastest Option
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Take over a pre-registered, never-traded Quebec numbered company when you need an incorporated entity immediately.
Ready-made numbered corporation
Same-day director & share transfer
Clean, never-operated history
Optional name change after transfer
Available same day
Get started →WHY BUSINESS QUEBEC
A rejected name, a missing declaration, or the wrong share structure costs weeks and money to unwind. Our agents work in the Quebec and federal registries every day, so your file is prepared the way the registrar expects it.
Prepared to the registrar’s standards, so files are accepted rather than returned.
Straightforward incorporations filed within one to three business days.
One bilingual specialist who knows your business, not a ticket queue.
Your minute book, registers, and first-year deadlines set up from day one.
Corporations incorporated and registered
Years working in the Quebec registry
Business days for a standard filing
Bilingual service, French and English
HOW IT WORKS
Most straightforward incorporations are filed within one to three business days of receiving your information.
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A short intake call or form: what you do, who is involved, and where you operate.
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We recommend the entity type, clear your name, and quote a fixed price.
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Articles, declarations, and registry submission handled by your agent.
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Certificate, NEQ, minute book, and a calendar of what is due next.
EXPERTISE & TRUST
Business Quebec has supported entrepreneurs across the province for more than two decades. Incorporation is not a side product for us — it is the core of what our filing team does, in French and in English, for founders, accountants, and law firms alike.
Provincial, federal, and extra-provincial filings handled daily since 1999.
We routinely file for physicians, lawyers, notaries, accountants, and engineers.
Documents, correspondence, and registry filings in either official language.
Accountants and law firms across Quebec refer their incorporation work to us.
INCORPORATION GUIDE
Quebec incorporation is handled provincially by the Registraire des entreprises du Québec. Once your articles of incorporation are accepted, your company exists as a separate legal person and receives a Quebec enterprise number (NEQ) used for every future filing, tax account, and permit.
Incorporate in Quebec if your operations, clients, and staff are primarily in the province — it is simpler to maintain and your name is protected under Quebec law. Choose federal incorporation when you need Canada-wide name protection or plan to operate in several provinces; note that a federal company still has to register extra-provincially in Quebec.
Quebec requires a French name, or a French version alongside another language. Names must be distinctive and must not mislead or duplicate an existing enterprise, so we run a CIDREQ search — and a NUANS report where a federal element is involved — before anything is filed. A numbered company is available when speed matters more than branding; a trade name can always be added afterwards.
Structure
Best suited to
Typical filing
Quebec Corporation
For-profit businesses operating mainly in Quebec
1–3 days
Non-Profit Organization
Associations, foundations, clubs, community groups
3–5 days
Professional Corporation
Members of a regulated professional order
Order-dependent
Extra-provincial Registration
Federal or out-of-province companies entering Quebec
2–4 days
Shelf Corporation
Founders who need an entity today
Same day
Incorporating is the start of an annual cycle. Every Quebec enterprise must file an updating declaration each year, keep its registry information current within the prescribed delays, and maintain a minute book of resolutions, registers, and share records. Missing declarations can lead to penalties and, eventually, striking off the register.
We handle the ongoing work too — corporate filing, business updates, and corporate searches — so your corporation stays compliant from year one onward.
Tell us what you plan to do and we will tell you what to file — no obligation.
Get a RecommendationFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to incorporate a corporation in Quebec?
A standard Quebec corporation is typically filed within one to three business days once we have your information and a cleared name. Non-profits take slightly longer, professional corporations depend on your order’s approval, and a shelf corporation can be transferred to you the same day.
What does it cost to incorporate in Quebec?
Cost depends on the structure and whether you incorporate provincially or federally, plus the government registry fees. We quote a single fixed price up front that covers your name search, articles of incorporation, registry filing, and minute book — with no surprise charges. Contact us for a fixed quote based on your situation.
Should I incorporate provincially in Quebec or federally?
Provincial (Quebec) incorporation is best when your business operates mainly in the province — it is simpler and less costly to maintain, and your name is protected under Quebec law. Federal incorporation suits businesses that need Canada-wide name protection or plan to operate in several provinces, but a federal company must still register extra-provincially in Quebec.
Does my corporation need a French name?
Yes. Quebec requires a French name or a French version of your name. It must be distinctive and must not duplicate or mislead against an existing enterprise. If branding is not a priority, a numbered company lets you incorporate quickly and add a trade name later.
Can a non-resident incorporate a Quebec corporation?
Yes. Non-residents can incorporate a Quebec corporation. Depending on the structure, you may need a resident attorney or a domicile in Quebec for service of documents, which we can help arrange as part of your filing.
What is a shelf corporation and why would I use one?
A shelf corporation is a pre-registered, never-traded Quebec numbered company. Taking one over gives you an incorporated entity the same day — useful when you need to sign a contract, open a bank account, or close a deal immediately. Directors and shares are transferred to you, and you can change the name afterwards.
What do I have to file after incorporating?
Every Quebec enterprise must file an annual updating declaration, keep its registry information current within the prescribed delays, and maintain a minute book of resolutions, registers, and share records. We can handle these ongoing filings so your corporation stays in good standing.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Send us your details and a filing agent will confirm the right structure, clear your name, and file with the registrar — usually within three business days.
