ALL SERVICES · QUEBEC & CANADA
Every incorporation, registration, filing, and compliance service Business Quebec offers, grouped by what you need to do. Pick a category, open a service, and start your order online.
INCORPORATION IN QUEBEC
Create a corporation under Quebec law, or register one you already own elsewhere. See all Quebec incorporation services →
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A for-profit business corporation under the Quebec Business Corporations Act, named or numbered.
Quebec
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An OBNL for an association, foundation, club, or community organization.
Quebec
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For members of a regulated profession incorporating under their order's rules.
Quebec
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Register a federal or out-of-province corporation to carry on business in Quebec.
Quebec
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Take over a pre-registered, never-traded numbered company when you need an entity right away.
Quebec
View service →FEDERAL INCORPORATION
Federal structures filed with Corporations Canada, with nationwide name protection. See all federal incorporation services →
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A corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act for businesses in several provinces.
Federal
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A not-for-profit corporation for charities, associations, and foundations operating nationally.
Federal
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A federal corporation that holds shares, investments, or real estate apart from your operating company.
Federal
View service →BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Registrations for sole proprietors, partners, and business names. See all business registration services →
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Register a one-owner business that operates under a name other than your own.
Registration
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Register a partnership of two or more people who share the business.
Registration
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General partners run the business while limited partners invest with capped liability.
Registration
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For partners in a professional order whose rules allow this structure.
Registration
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Ontario's registration for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and business names.
Ontario
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Update the registered details of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or trade name.
Update
View service →FOREIGN-OWNED BUSINESS
Structures and local presence for non-resident founders and foreign companies. See all non-resident services →
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Incorporate a Canadian company without living in Canada.
Non-resident
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A separate Canadian corporation owned by your foreign parent company.
Non-resident
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Register your existing foreign corporation to operate in a Canadian province.
Non-resident
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A simple one-owner Canadian business registered from abroad.
Non-resident
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A Canadian partnership with two or more non-resident partners.
Non-resident
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A local Canadian phone and fax number for your business.
Local presence
View service →NAMES & NUANS
Name searches and approvals before you file. See all name services →
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Check and reserve a name that meets Quebec's French-language and distinctiveness rules.
Quebec
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The Canada-wide name search report required for named federal and Ontario corporations.
Federal / Ontario
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A quick check of your name ideas before ordering a full report.
Before filing
View service →CORPORATE FILING
Returns, amendments, and status filings for existing corporations. See all corporate filing services →
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The first declaration a new corporation files to confirm its directors, officers, and addresses.
New corporations
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The yearly update that keeps your corporation's registry file current and in good standing.
Every year
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Report a change of directors, officers, shareholders, or address to the registry.
After a change
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Change your corporate name, share structure, or other provisions of your articles.
Amendment
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Continue your corporation from one jurisdiction to another without starting over.
Continuance
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Formally close a corporation that is no longer operating.
Closing
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Bring back a corporation that was dissolved or struck off the register.
Reinstatement
View service →NOTICE OF CHANGE
Report changes to the people and addresses behind your corporation. See all notice of change services →
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Add, remove, or update the directors listed for your corporation.
Directors
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Record a change in who holds the shares of your corporation.
Shareholders
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Update your president, secretary, treasurer, or other officers.
Officers
View service →CORPORATE SEARCH & DOCUMENTS
Registry documents for banks, lenders, tenders, and due diligence. See all corporate search services →
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A registry report showing a company's status, directors, and addresses.
Report
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Official confirmation that a corporation exists on the register.
Certificate
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Proof that a corporation is up to date with its registry filings.
Certificate
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Replacement copies of your certificate and articles of incorporation.
Copies
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Help requesting the code used to access Quebec's online business services.
Quebec
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Request the key that lets you manage your corporation's file online.
Access
View service →TAX & EMPLOYER ACCOUNTS
Quebec and federal accounts a business needs before it bills or hires. See Quebec tax registration and federal tax registration.
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Register with Revenu Québec to charge and remit Quebec sales tax.
Quebec
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Open the workplace health and safety account Quebec employers need.
Quebec
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Get set up to use Quebec government online services for your business.
Quebec
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Your federal business number with GST/HST, payroll, and import-export accounts.
Federal
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Workers' compensation coverage for employers outside Quebec, including Ontario's WSIB.
Other provinces
View service →CORPORATE SERVICES
Ongoing support once your company exists. See all corporate services →
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Preparation and filing of your corporation's annual income tax return.
Tax
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A registered address for your corporation with mail scanning.
Address
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A local representative to receive official documents on your behalf.
Representation
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Get your business listed so customers can find you in Google Search and Maps.
Visibility
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Get your business listed on Bing and Microsoft's maps.
Visibility
View service →CORPORATE KITS
Record-keeping supplies for a new or existing corporation. See all corporate kits →
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The binder that holds your articles, by-laws, resolutions, and registers.
Records
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Printed certificates that document each shareholder's holdings.
Shares
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An embosser with your corporate name for contracts and certificates.
Seal
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A custom stamp with your business name and details for everyday paperwork.
Stamp
Learn more →HOW IT WORKS
The same four steps apply whether you are incorporating, registering, or filing an update.
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Find the service that matches your situation in the categories above, or ask us which one fits.
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Give us the details the filing requires, such as names, addresses, and the people involved.
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Our team checks your information and submits it to the right registry or government agency.
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We email you the official documents and confirmations once the filing is accepted.
FAQ
What services does Business Quebec offer?
We handle incorporation, business registration, name searches, corporate filings, record searches, tax and employer account registration, and corporate supplies. Each service on this page links to its own order page.
Should I incorporate in Quebec or federally?
A Quebec corporation suits a business that operates mainly in Quebec, while a federal corporation gives name protection across Canada. A federal corporation doing business in Quebec must still register with the Quebec enterprise register.
What is the difference between registering a business and incorporating?
Registering a sole proprietorship or partnership records the business under its owners, who remain personally liable. Incorporating creates a separate legal entity with its own rights and obligations.
Do I have to register a sole proprietorship in Quebec?
You generally must register if you operate under a name that does not include your own first and last name. The Registraire des entreprises explains who is required to register.
Can a non-resident start a business in Canada?
Yes. Non-residents can incorporate, open a subsidiary, or register a branch of a foreign company; see our foreign-owned business services for the options.
Do I need a name search before incorporating?
A named federal or Ontario corporation needs a NUANS report, and a Quebec name must meet the province's naming and French-language rules. A numbered company needs no name search. See name services.
What filings does a corporation need after it is created?
Most corporations file an initial return, then an annual return each year, and a notice of change whenever directors, officers, or addresses change. Our corporate filing services cover each one.
Which tax accounts does a new business need?
It depends on your sales and whether you have employees; common accounts are GST/HST and QST, payroll deductions, and CNESST. Revenu Québec explains when GST and QST registration is required.
What should I do when my business information changes?
Report it to the registry so the public record stays accurate. Corporations use a notice of change; sole proprietorships and partnerships file an update declaration.
How do I prove my corporation exists and is in good standing?
Order a certificate of status or certificate of good standing, or a corporate profile report, from our corporate search services. Banks and lenders commonly ask for these.
Is a minute book required for a corporation?
Corporations are required to keep corporate records such as articles, by-laws, resolutions, and registers, and a minute book is the standard way to hold them.
What if I am not sure which service I need?
Contact us and describe your situation; we will point you to the right service. The Quebec government's business portal is also a useful starting point.
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