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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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Guide contents

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
What is a corporation?
Understand the separate legal entity, limited personal liability, asset protection, and the flexibility of the corporate structure.
02
Financing & wages
Salaries, dividends, loans: the different ways to pay yourself through your corporation.
03
Minutes book
The legal documents your corporation must maintain.
04
Provincial vs Federal
The benefits of incorporating under the Quebec Business Corporations Act (QBCA).
05
Tax advantages
Understanding corporate tax rates, deductions, and tax credits for a corporation in Quebec.
06
The Lexstart method
Our simplified 4-step process, 100% online, fast, and at a fixed price.
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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