- Our fee
- $149
- REQ fee
- $397
- Total before tax
- $546
ProvinceQC · Registraire des entreprises
Incorporate in Quebec, in French, with no residency rule
Incorporate with Quebec’s Registraire des entreprises. $397 government fee, 1–3 business days, flat fees from $149. REQ registration included.
- Registry fee
- $397 Online filing
- Typical turnaround
- 2 business days Business days, clean file
- Residency
- No requirement Directors
- Language
- French French corporate name required
- Registry
- REQ Registraire des entreprises du Québec
Facts verified on 2026-10-28 by the team · Source: Registraire des entreprises du Québec, Business Corporations Act (CQLR, c. S-31.1), Charter of the French Language · Next check: 2027-01-01
Requirements
What Quebec requires
Quebec’s Business Corporations Act is among Canada’s most flexible: one director, no residency, no minimum capital. The catch is language.
French corporate nameRequiredGeneric + distinctive + legal element (“inc.”, “ltée”). A version in another language can coexist for use outside Quebec. Misleading or reserved terms are refused.
At least one directorMinimum 1Individual aged 18+, not under tutorship, not an undischarged bankrupt. No citizenship or residency requirement.
Head office in QuebecRequiredCivic address in Quebec (no P.O. box alone). Non-residents use our registered office, included in the Non-resident plan.
Share capitalNo minimumUnlimited no-par-value shares by default. We suggest two classes (common and preferred) for tax flexibility.
Initial declarationWithin 60 daysFiled with the REQ after incorporation (directors, officers, main shareholders, establishments). We file it with the articles.
Annual updateYearlyAnnual updating declaration with the REQ, fee [amount]. Watch and Compliance handle it with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders.
Quebec-specific steps
Same flow as other jurisdictions; three screens adapt to REQ and Charter rules.
- Step 1Name checked with the REQLive search in the Quebec registry and Nuans. Language compliance assessed instantly.QC-specific: generic and distinctive elements must be French; “Studio” and “Design” are accepted.
- Step 2People and officeDirectors, officers, shareholders. Quebec head office with an “Incorpo address” option.QC-specific: no residency required; initial declaration pre-filled.
- Step 3Review and signTotal shown: our fee + $397. E-signature, payment, then human review.QC-specific: articles drafted in French; English courtesy copy available.
- Step 4REQ filing, NEQ, QSTSame-day filing. Certificate and NEQ in 1–3 days; GST and QST requested from Revenu Québec.QC-specific: QST comes on top of GST; one form for both.
Total price, no hidden lines
The $397 Registraire fee is charged at cost, separate from our fees. REQ registration is included in that fee for a Quebec company.
Compare with other jurisdictions →- Our fee
- $299
- REQ fee
- $397
- Total before tax
- $696
- Our fee
- $499
- REQ fee
- $397
- Total before tax
- $896
Ready to incorporate in Quebec?From $149 + $397 fee. Ten minutes, autosave, same-day REQ filing.Get started
Quebec FAQ
Reviewed by David Roy, lawyer (Barreau du Québec).
Can my name be in English in Quebec?
It needs a French version. You can register an English version for use outside Quebec, but signage and documents in Quebec use the French one. A coined brand name (e.g. “Zypher”) is usually fine.
I live in France: can I be the sole director?
Yes. Quebec law has no residency rule. You need a Quebec head office address, provided in the Non-resident plan ($699).
Quebec or federal if I’m in Montreal?
Quebec if your clients are mostly in Quebec or your directors live abroad. Federal if your name must be protected nationwide; you’d also register with the REQ ([amount]).
What is the NEQ?
Quebec’s enterprise number, assigned by the REQ on registration. Separate from the CRA’s federal business number (BN); you’ll have both.
When do I register for GST and QST?
Once taxable sales exceed $30,000 over four consecutive quarters, or voluntarily earlier to recover taxes paid. Included from Complete.
Is the $397 refundable if the REQ rejects the name?
No, it’s the registry’s fee. That’s why we check the name before filing and review every file. If it’s still rejected, we fix and refile at no extra fee.
Services available in Quebec
Flat fees; REQ fees at cost, shown separately.
IncorporateQuebec incorporationQuebec corporation, REQ registration included, initial declaration filed.From $149 + $397 feeIncorporateFederal + REQFederal company registered in Quebec: name protected everywhere, operating in Quebec.From $149 + $200 + [amount]IncorporateNon-resident in QuebecFrom France or anywhere: office, agent, bank onboarding, European-hours support.$699 + $397 feeRegisterSole proprietorshipREQ registration for a business under a name other than yours.[price] + [amount] feeRegisterGST and QST registrationTax numbers requested from Revenu Québec for you. Included from Complete.[price] alone · incl. from CompleteManageAnnual updating declarationOne-click REQ filing with 60 / 30 / 7-day reminders. Watch or Compliance.From $9/mo + REQ feeManageCorporate changesDirectors, office, name or share capital; current updating declaration.[price] + REQ feeManageDigital minute bookBy-laws, resolutions, registers, share certificates: current and e-signed.Included from CompleteCloseDissolution in QuebecClose properly: resolutions, dissolution filing, REQ strike-off, tax notices.[price] + REQ fee
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