Start a business in Quebec online — $497 all-inclusive incorporation cost, the best price to start a business: Quebec Inc., federal Canada Inc. or offshore company
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: August 12, 2026
Create a Quebec Inc. — Quebec Inc. incorporation online, $497 all included, government fees covered
Receive your certificate of incorporation and your NEQ by email.
Timeline: usually 2 to 48 hours.
The fastest, simplest and most affordable way to start doing business in Quebec.
from $497
Start NewWith a lawyer — incorporation guided by a lawyer: shareholder agreements and custom structures
A lawyer prepares your file and files it for you.
Timeline: depends on your file.
For complex setups: multiple shareholders, agreements, share classes.
custom quote
Tell us about your project100% refundable before your application is filed with the relevant authorities.
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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Minimum requirements to start a business in Quebec
Age
Be a natural person aged 18 or older with legal capacity: not under tutorship or curatorship, and not bankrupt (s. 108 BCA, art. 327 C.C.Q.).
Identity
A valid, unexpired government-issued ID showing name and date of birth is required for each director. No citizenship or Canadian residency requirement for a Québec inc. (e.g. a Tunisian passport is accepted).
Address
A real street address in Quebec where official documents can be served in person, on you or your representative. Residential address, mail-forwarding service or virtual office accepted; PO boxes are refused.
Frequently asked questions about incorporating in Quebec
Answers to the questions we hear most often.
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).