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Incorporating your business in Quebec

Everything you need to know about incorporating under the Quebec Business Corporations Act: QBCA advantages, key actors, articles of incorporation, annual costs, financing options, and how to get started.

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What's inside the guide

A comprehensive guide to Quebec provincial incorporation, from QBCA advantages and corporate governance to financing options and annual obligations.

Incorporating Your Business in Quebec
01
Why incorporate under the QBCA
Advantages of provincial incorporation: simpler process, lower cost, no director residency requirements, and where to establish your headquarters.
02
Key actors & governance
The roles and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, and officers, and how they govern your Quebec corporation.
03
Articles & tax advantages
Articles of incorporation, certificate of incorporation, and the tax advantages that come with incorporating your business.
04
Annual costs & legal name
Fixed corporate annual costs, filing deadlines, and how to choose a business legal name that complies with Quebec law.
05
Financing & minutes book
Flexible financing and wage options, the minutes book requirement (physical vs digital), and incorporating alone vs with a lawyer.
06
The Lexstart method
Our simplified 4-step process to incorporate your business in Quebec online, including all government fees and legal documents.
Why this guide

What you'll learn

Practical, actionable information to help you incorporate your business in Quebec with confidence.

QBCA advantages
Understand why incorporating under the Quebec Business Corporations Act is simpler, faster, and less costly than federal incorporation.
Legal protection
Learn how a corporation creates a separate legal entity that limits personal liability and protects your personal assets.
Tax & financing
Discover tax advantages, flexible payment options through salaries, dividends or loans, and how to use corporate assets as collateral.
Required documents
Know exactly which legal documents your corporation needs: articles of incorporation, minutes book, by-laws, and shareholder agreements.
Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about the guide and Quebec incorporation.

Yes, the guide is 100% free with no commitment. We share it to help entrepreneurs better understand Quebec incorporation and make informed decisions.
No, this guide is for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, Lexstart can connect you with one of our partner lawyers.
Provincial incorporation under the QBCA is simpler, faster, and less expensive since you register in a single step with the REQ. It also imposes no director residency requirements. You can still sell products and services outside Quebec.
While possible, incorporating without a lawyer means you won't receive the articles of incorporation schedules or minutes book from the government. These are legal requirements. With Lexstart, you get all documents included at a fixed, affordable price.
Lexstart offers online Quebec incorporation at fixed, affordable prices. Our technology handles all government filings and document generation, and all fees and legal documents are included in one package.

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