Quebec incorporation online: which plan should you choose?
Create your business online
If you don't build your dream, someone will hire you to build theirs.Good to knowGeneral rule: to create your company, you will — without exception — have to submit your information through an online form, or through an authorized person (a lawyer, for example) for the filing of your incorporation application with the relevant authorities.Note that you can also create your company yourself directly with the Registraire des entreprises for $397.Last updated: September 19, 2026
$497
total priceEssential Plan — Quebec Inc. incorporation online, $497 all included, government fees covered
- Your company can have an official name or a numbered name. You can add trade names to the REQ for free after your company is created (e.g. 1234-5678 Québec inc. operating as “Alex Technologies”).
- 3 directors and/or shareholders at no cost.
- Without GST/QST registration, you cannot charge these taxes to your clients.
Receive your certificate of incorporation and your NEQ by email.
The simplest, most affordable way to start.
- Includes:
- Provincial feeFees of the Quebec Enterprise Registrar
- Initial declaration with the REQFirst mandatory declaration to the REQ that officially establishes the basic information of your company (directors, registered office, shareholders, beneficiaries, etc.).
- Filing of Articles of IncorporationOfficial document that legally creates your share corporation and defines its structure (name, founders, directors).
- Numbered CompanyNumbered designation automatically assigned by the REQ (e.g. 1234-5678 Québec inc.). You can still add one or more business names to your company free of charge afterwards (e.g. 1234-5678 Québec inc. doing business as “Coiffure Sylvain Inc.”).
- 3 or more directors and/or shareholdersIncludes the registration of 3 or more directors and/or shareholders to your file, at no extra cost.
$697
total priceComplete Plan — Quebec Inc. with an official name, GST/QST and source deductions registrations, $697
- GST/QST tax registration: you can charge GST and QST to your clients
- Source deductions: required as soon as you pay a salary, even to yourself.
- Express service: priority processing of your request, even on non-business days.
- Your company can have an official name or a numbered name. You can add trade names to the REQ for free after your company is created (e.g. 1234-5678 Québec inc. operating as “Alex Technologies”).
Receive your certificate of incorporation and your NEQ by email.
Ready to invoice and hire from day one.
- Everything in the Essential Plan at $497, including:
- Company with an official nameOfficial company name (e.g. “Élégance Coiffure Inc.”)
- GST/QST tax registrationGST/QST and corporate tax accounts with Revenu Québec. Required once taxable sales exceed $30,000 in a calendar quarter or the last four quarters.
- Source deductions registrationProvincial and federal source deduction accounts. Required as soon as your company pays wages, including to you as a shareholder-director.
- Express servicePriority processing of your request. We process your file even on non-business days.
100% refundable before your application is filed with the relevant authorities.Good to knowGenerally, we submit your application to the relevant authorities within a few hours of receiving your information and payment.For a refund, write to us at:
remboursement@incorp-quebec.org
Comparison · 2026 rates
Incorporating in Quebec: all your options compared
Registrar government fees included in the totals.
| Registraire des entreprises (you do the filings) | Incorp-Québec (Essential package) | Other online services, lawyer or notary | |
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| Total cost | $397 (government fees)+ your time | $497 all-in$397 government fees includedStart | $750 to $3,500depending on provider and file complexity |
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| Registraire des entreprises (you do the filings) | $397 (government fees)+ your time |
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| Incorp-Québec (Essential package) | $497 all-in$397 government fees includedStart |
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| Other online services, lawyer or notary | $750 to $3,500depending on provider and file complexity |
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How do you incorporate a business in Quebec online?
To incorporate a business in Quebec online, you fill out a form in about 20 minutes; we prepare and file your articles with the Registraire, then you receive your certificate, articles and NEQ by email.
The form
About 20 minutes: name or number, head office address, directors, shareholders and activities.
Your documents
We prepare and check your articles of incorporation and initial declaration.
The filing
We file everything with the Registraire des entreprises and pay the $397 government fee, included in your package.
Your corporation exists
Certificate of incorporation, articles and NEQ by email, within 2 to 48 business hours. An official name may take longer.
Who can incorporate a business in Quebec?
Anyone 18 or older with legal capacity and valid ID: no Canadian citizenship or residency is required, but the company needs an address in Quebec.
Age
Be a natural person aged 18 or older with legal capacity.
Identity
Have a valid government-issued ID. No citizenship or Canadian residency required for a Québec inc. (e.g. a Tunisian passport is accepted).
Address
An address in Quebec where the company's official documents will be sent by mail (virtual office accepted).
Frequently asked questions about incorporating in Quebec
Answers to the questions we hear most often.
What is a Québec inc. company?
It is a business corporation incorporated in Quebec with the Registraire des entreprises: a legal person separate from you. A numbered company is named, for example, “1234-5678 Québec inc.”
Register or incorporate a business in Quebec online: what is the difference?
Registering means registering a sole proprietorship with the Registraire des entreprises ($41): it is one and the same with you. Incorporating creates a business corporation separate from you, for $397 in government fees, or $497 all-inclusive here.
Numbered company or official name: do I have to choose a name right away?
No. A numbered company is not only created faster, but is fully operational from the moment it's created, and you can add a business name later at no cost (e.g. 1234-5678 Québec inc. doing business as “Coiffure Sylvain”).
Should I wait until I land a first contract before incorporating?
The decision is up to you, but it's important to note that some contracts are only offered to companies that are already incorporated — and sometimes even ones with a few years of existence.
Do clients really require an incorporated company?
Often, yes: many staffing agencies and large companies prefer to contract with an incorporated company rather than an individual, to reduce their administrative risk. For many consultants and self-employed workers, it's even the trigger for incorporating.
What are the advantages of incorporating?
Incorporating strengthens your credibility, opens up contracts reserved for companies, and limits your personal liability. It also offers greater tax flexibility as your revenue grows.
I'm still an employee: can I incorporate anyway?
Yes, nothing prevents an employee from incorporating a company for work on the side. However, check your employment contract (exclusivity or non-compete clauses).
Is the $397 government fee really included?
Yes. The $497 price includes the $397 the Registraire des entreprises charges for the certificate of incorporation. Nothing is added at checkout and there is no subscription: only the Registraire’s $106 annual fee comes back each year.
How long before I receive my NEQ and articles?
Usually 2 to 48 business hours. We submit your application a few hours after receiving your information and payment, then you receive your certificate of incorporation, articles and NEQ by email. A company with an official name may take longer.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Yes, 100%, as long as your application has not been filed with the Registraire des entreprises: just write to us. Once the application is filed, the government fees are incurred and are generally not refundable by the government.