The 5 steps to incorporate a business in Quebec

These 5 steps match exactly the sections of our online form, which takes about 20 minutes to complete, for $497 all included, $397 government fee included — see our pricing and packages and the detailed cost of incorporating. Once the form is completed, we file your application with the Registraire des entreprises and you receive your NEQ within a few business days.

Incorporating in Quebec, simplified into 5 clear steps:

1. Contact

Provide your details or those of the person responsible for your file.

See step 1 →

2. Company name

Choose a numbered company or reserve an official name.

See step 2 →

3. Registered office

Declare the legal address of your corporation in Quebec.

See step 3 →

4. Directors & shareholders

Identify officers, shareholders, and share distribution.

See step 4 →

5. Corporate organization

Finalize share capital and constitutional provisions.

See step 5 →

What happens after step 5?

Once the form is completed, we prepare your articles of incorporation and your initial declaration, then file everything with the Registraire des entreprises — the $397 government fee is already included in your package. As soon as the government has processed the application, usually within a few business days, you receive your certificate of incorporation, your articles, and your NEQ: your corporation exists.

5 steps, about 20 minutes, $497 all included

Answer the form's questions and we take care of the rest: articles of incorporation, initial declaration, filing with the Registraire, and government fees included.

Start my incorporation — $497