Incorporate in Quebec for $35, Prepared and Filed by a CPA Firm
Start your Quebec incorporation for $35.00, HST included. The Registraire des entreprises du Québec charges $397.00 for the certificate of constitution, and we pass that through at cost as a separate line. A CPA checks your name against the Charter of the French language and reviews your share structure before anything is filed.
AFFORDABLE Service to Incorporate a Business in Quebec
A Quebec corporation costs $432.00 in total at regular treatment: our $35.00 fee with HST included, plus the $397.00 the Registraire des entreprises du Québec charges for the certificate of constitution. The fee is the same whether your corporation is numbered or named. Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA.
Quebec is the one incorporation where the name comes before the tax planning. The name must meet the Charter of the French language, the ultimate beneficiaries are declared on a public register, and the initial declaration is due within 60 days. A CPA firm settles all three before you pay the filing fee. Register your Quebec corporation online today for $35, HST included.
Actively Accepting New Incorporations
Numbered and named Quebec corporations for owners in Quebec, across Canada and abroad.
Open Evenings and Weekends
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Sunday, from 13 Ontario offices and online.
Always Within Reach
Call 647-212-9559. We do not bill for calls while your filing is in progress.
Quebec Incorporation Services
- A Chartered Professional Accountant reviews your share structure, your directors, your head office address and your proposed name before anything is filed with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
- Preparation of the articles of constitution under the Business Corporations Act (Quebec), CQLR c. S-31.1, with the share classes, share transfer restrictions and any restriction on the corporation’s activities set out in the articles.
- Setting up either a numbered Quebec corporation with a designating number or a named one, and telling you plainly which of the two suits you and why.
- Checking your proposed name against the Charter of the French language, CQLR c. C-11, so you do not pay a filing fee on a name the Registraire will reject.
- Advising whether the optional $27.00 name reservation is worth taking in your circumstances.
- A written comparison of regular treatment at $397.00 against priority treatment, in French traitement prioritaire, at $595.50, so you decide on the $198.50 difference with the figures in front of you.
- Filing the articles of constitution on your behalf, and delivery of your certificate of constitution and your Quebec enterprise number, in French the numéro d’entreprise du Québec or NEQ, by email.
- Preparation and filing of the initial declaration, in French the déclaration initiale, due within 60 days of constitution and free at regular treatment.
- A written itemization separating our $35.00 fee from the Registraire des entreprises du Québec fee.
- Written confirmation of when your first annual updating declaration falls due and what the $106.00 fee covers.
- Your questions answered by phone and email while the filing is in progress. We do not bill for calls.
Incorporating a Business in Quebec the Right Way
Quebec is the only incorporation where the name comes before the tax planning. The Charter of the French language applies to the name you trade under, and a rejected name stops the file. We settle the name, then the articles.
Ultimate beneficiaries are the second Quebec-specific step. We work out who crosses the 25 per cent threshold before the initial declaration is filed, because a wrong answer sits on the public register and has to be corrected there. Then the calendar, which is busier here than anywhere else: your fiscal year end drives both the federal T2 and the Quebec CO-17, and the annual updating declaration is usually filed with the CO-17.
Our Quebec Incorporation Services
Our professional fees include HST. Government fees are separate, itemised and charged exactly as the government charges them.
NUANS Report for Quebec Corporations
Where you also register outside Quebec, the NUANS report a named Ontario or federal corporation needs.
Incorporation Service for Quebec Corporations
Your Quebec articles of constitution and initial declaration, reviewed by a CPA and filed with the Registraire.
Address Service for Quebec Corporations
A downtown Toronto office address for Ontario and federal corporations. A Quebec corporation keeps its head office in Quebec.
Payroll Service for Quebec Corporations
The payroll account and source deductions for an owner who takes salary or hires staff.
One Window Service for Quebec Corporations
Articles, business number, GST and QST registration and payroll accounts set up in one engagement.
Corporate Annual Filing for Quebec Corporations
Your Quebec annual updating declaration, filed each year with your CO-17.
Corporate Tax Filing for Quebec Corporations
Your T2 and CO-17 corporate income tax returns, prepared from reconciled books.
Federal Incorporation for Quebec Corporations
A federal corporation where you need name protection across Canada.
Holding Company Setup for Quebec Corporations
A holding company above your operating company, reviewed first against the shared $500,000 limit.
Everything a Quebec Incorporation Involves
Each step below is part of the filing we prepare, or a rule you live with once the corporation exists.
What It Costs to Incorporate in Quebec
Our fee is $35.00, HST included. The Registraire des entreprises charges $397.00 for the certificate of constitution.
- $432.00 in total at regular treatment
- The same fee for a numbered or a named corporation
- What the $35.00 does not cover: every government fee
- Every government fee is its own line, at cost
The Statute Your Corporation Is Formed Under
The Business Corporations Act, in French the Loi sur les sociétés par actions, CQLR c. S-31.1.
- What a société par actions is
- How it differs from an Ontario or federal corporation
- The Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises sets the fees
- Registration on the Quebec enterprise register
The French-Language Name Requirement
A Quebec corporate name must comply with the Charter of the French language, CQLR c. C-11.
- The distinctive element, the descriptive element and the legal ending
- A French generic or descriptive term alongside any other-language word
- Legal ending checked before you file
- Bill 96 tightened signage and trademark display from 1 June 2025
A Numbered Quebec Corporation
The Registraire assigns a designating number in place of a name, in the format 9XXX-XXXX Québec inc.
- You cannot choose your own number
- No name check needed
- Adopt a name later by certificate of amendment, $206.00
- Often the fastest route to a bank account
Reserving a Name Before You File
An optional reservation holds a name before the articles are filed.
- The $27.00 name reservation
- When a reservation is worth it and when it is not
- Why a name reservation is not a trademark
- Not needed for a numbered corporation
Regular Treatment and Priority Treatment
Priority treatment, in French traitement prioritaire, adds 50 per cent to the government fee.
- $397.00 regular against $595.50 priority
- The extra $198.50 buys processing order, not a different certificate
- Priority also applies to later declarations
- We show you both before you choose
Directors, the Head Office and Your Addresses
A Quebec corporation needs at least one director and a head office in Quebec.
- One director minimum, and natural persons only
- Quebec imposes no director residency requirement
- The head office, in French the siège, must be located in Quebec
- We do not supply a Quebec address
The Annual Updating Declaration
The déclaration de mise à jour annuelle, filed every year with the Registraire.
- $106.00, including the annual registration fee
- Usually filed with your CO-17 corporation income tax return
- Two missed declarations can lead to striking off
- Free current updating declarations for mid-year changes
Records and Ultimate Beneficiaries
Since 31 March 2023, every Quebec enterprise declares its ultimate beneficiaries.
- The minute book and the securities register
- Ultimate beneficiaries, in French bénéficiaires ultimes, and the 25 per cent threshold
- Declaring your three largest shareholders
- Names are public; dates of birth are not
Free Quebec Incorporation Consultation
Case Studies: Quebec Incorporation
Montreal Studio – An English Name Refused
The problem: A Montreal design studio wanted to incorporate under a one-word English name and had not heard of the French-language rules.
What we did: We explained why an English word alone is refused, paired the name with a French descriptive term, confirmed the legal ending before filing, and filed the articles the day they were approved.
The result:
- Named Quebec corporation filed at $432.00
- Name accepted on the first filing
- Initial declaration filed inside 60 days
Laval Contractor – Numbered First, Named Later
The problem: A Laval renovation contractor needed a bank account within the week but had not settled on a name.
What we did: We constituted a numbered Quebec corporation with a designating number, set up voting and non-voting classes for a spouse joining later, and noted that a name can be adopted later by certificate of amendment.
The result:
- Numbered Quebec corporation filed at $432.00
- Share classes ready for a second shareholder
- NEQ sent with the certificate
Ottawa Consultant – Owners Outside Canada
The problem: An Ottawa consultant opening a Gatineau office had a co-owner living in France and was unsure who had to be declared as an ultimate beneficiary.
What we did: We confirmed that Quebec has no director residency requirement, identified both owners as ultimate beneficiaries above the 25 per cent threshold, and filed the initial declaration with the three largest shareholders listed.
The result:
- Both owners appointed as directors
- Ultimate beneficiaries declared correctly
- GST and QST registration reviewed before invoicing
Here is how to incorporate in Quebec with Open Corporation for $35: a CPA firm checks your name, files your articles of constitution with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec, and files your initial declaration within 60 days.
Intake and CPA Review
Complete the intake form. A CPA reviews your shares, directors, head office and name within one business day.
Name or Number
We check your name against the Charter of the French language, or take a designating number in place of a name.
Approve and File
You approve the articles of constitution and we file them with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
Certificate and Declaration
We email your certificate and NEQ, then file your initial declaration well inside the 60 days.
Why Choose Open Corporation for $35 for Quebec Incorporation?
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Transparent Pricing – No Hidden Fees
Our fee of $35.00 includes HST. Government fees are passed on exactly as the Registraire des entreprises du Québec charges them. Every 2026 government registry fee in one table.
| Item | Amount | HST | Total | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our incorporation fee: CPA review, preparation and filing of the articles of constitution under the Business Corporations Act (Quebec) | $35.00 | Included in the $35.00 | $35.00 | Open Corporation for $35, a department of Gondaliya CPA |
| Government fee: certificate of constitution, regular treatment | $397.00 | Not applicable | $397.00 | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Government fee: certificate of constitution, priority treatment, optional in place of the regular fee | $595.50 | Not applicable | $595.50 | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Government fee: name reservation, optional | $27.00 | Not applicable | $27.00 | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Government fee: initial declaration, due within 60 days of constitution | No charge | Not applicable | No charge | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Government fee: annual updating declaration, including the annual registration fee | $106.00 | Not applicable | $106.00 | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Government fee: current updating declaration for a change of director, officer, address or ultimate beneficiary | No charge. $53.00 if you elect priority | Not applicable | No charge | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Government fee: certificate of amendment, for example to adopt a name in place of a designating number | $206.00 | Not applicable | $206.00 | Registraire des entreprises du Québec |
| Total to constitute a Quebec corporation at regular treatment | $432.00 | Included in our $35.00 | $432.00 | Us and the Registraire des entreprises du Québec, as two separate lines |
What the $35.00 Does Not Cover
- The $397.00 certificate of constitution fee, payable to the province.
- The optional $27.00 name reservation and the $595.50 priority fee if you elect it.
- A French translation service. We check your name against the Charter but do not compose or translate it.
- A head office address in Quebec, which you must supply.
- Signage, packaging, website and commercial document compliance with the Charter of the French language.
- The minute book, by-laws, organizational resolutions, share certificates and the securities register.
- Legal advice. We are a CPA firm, not a law firm or a notary.
- CRA business number, GST and QST registration, payroll, bookkeeping, your T2 and your CO-17.
- Annual updating declarations in later years and later current updating declarations.
- Extra-provincial registration and trademark searching. A name reservation is not a trademark.
How Long Each Stage Takes
| Stage | Who | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Intake reviewed and share structure discussed with a CPA | Us | 1 business day |
| Name checked against the Charter of the French language | Us | 1 business day |
| Articles of constitution drafted for your approval | Us | 1 business day |
| Articles filed with the Registraire | Us | Same day as your approval |
| Certificate of constitution issued and NEQ assigned | Registraire des entreprises du Québec | Set by the registry; priority treatment is faster |
| Certificate and NEQ forwarded to you | Us | Same day we receive them |
| Initial declaration prepared and filed | Us | Within the 60 days allowed |
Quebec is the only incorporation where the name comes before the tax planning.
The French name
The name must meet the Charter of the French language and carry a proper legal ending. We settle it before the filing fee is paid.
Ultimate beneficiaries
Who crosses the 25 per cent threshold is worked out before the initial declaration, because the answer sits on a public register.
Share classes
Voting common, non-voting common and preferred are free to include now and cost a $206.00 amendment later.
Family shareholdings
A dividend reaching a spouse, parent or adult child has to clear section 120.4 of the Income Tax Act, on hours worked and on 10 per cent of the votes and value.
Three returns, one calendar
Your fiscal year end drives the T2 and the CO-17, and the annual updating declaration usually goes in with the CO-17.
GST, QST and structure
Revenu Québec administers both GST and QST, with the $30,000 threshold triggering registration. Then salary against dividends, the shared $500,000 limit and whether a holding company is worth it yet.
Ready to Incorporate in Quebec the Right Way?
Pay $35.00 including HST. A CPA settles your French name, your shares and your head office, and we file the same day you approve.
Quebec Incorporation From Anywhere in Canada
Quebec articles of constitution are filed online, so you never need to visit. We incorporate remotely for owners in Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau and across Quebec, and for founders anywhere in Canada or abroad. When you want to meet, our offices are open 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Sunday, on 647-212-9559.
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Guelph (ON)
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Windsor (ON)
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North York (ON)
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Frequently Asked Quebec Incorporation Questions
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How long does the Registraire des entreprises du Québec take to constitute a corporation?
What is priority treatment and what does it cost?
Does Quebec require a Canadian-resident director?
What is a NEQ and how do I get one?
Can I choose the number for a numbered Quebec company?
What is the annual updating declaration and what does it cost?
What happens if I miss the annual updating declaration?
Do I need a physical Quebec address for the head office?
Who must be declared as an ultimate beneficiary?
Is the initial declaration free?
Meet Your Quebec Incorporation Experts
A Chartered Professional Accountant reviews your shares, French name and head office before anything is filed.
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Insights Relevant to Quebec Incorporation
Corporate name rules
Distinctive, descriptive and legal elements explained.
Which provinces still require resident Canadian directors
Why Quebec is open to non-resident boards.
What is due after your certificate of constitution arrives
Business number, GST, QST, year end and the bank account.
Ownership registers explained
The 25 per cent test behind Quebec’s ultimate beneficiaries.
10 Smart Quebec Incorporation Tips That Save You Money
Settle the French name first
A name that fails the Charter of the French language stops the file. Check it before you pay $397.00.
Take a number if you are in a hurry
A designating number skips the name check, and a name can be adopted later by certificate of amendment.
Skip priority unless the day matters
Priority treatment costs $198.50 more and buys processing order, not a better certificate.
Reserve a name only when you need to wait
The $27.00 reservation is worth it only if you cannot file the articles straight away.
Draft three share classes on day one
Voting common, non-voting common and preferred cost nothing extra now and save a $206.00 amendment later.
Diary the 60-day initial declaration
It is free when filed on time. We file it for you, well inside the window.
Get the ultimate beneficiaries right
Anyone at 25 per cent or more of the votes or value is declared, and the names are public.
File the annual declaration with your CO-17
Most corporations file the $106.00 declaration with their Quebec return, so one date governs both.
Never miss two annual declarations
Two consecutive misses let the Registraire strike the corporation off the register.
Register for GST and QST together
Revenu Québec administers both, and registering early recovers tax on start-up purchases.
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Ready to Incorporate in Quebec Accurately and Affordably?
Fill in the incorporation intake form and we will confirm your name, your legal ending, your share classes and your Quebec head office before we file. Our fee is $35.00 with HST included. The $397.00 government fee for the certificate of constitution is charged at cost on top, and the optional $27.00 name reservation only if you ask for one. Send $35.00 by Interac e-Transfer to info@gondaliyacpa.ca with the security question set to “Not Applicable”, as auto-deposit is enabled. Card is also accepted. Your initial declaration is due within 60 days of constitution and we prepare and file it for you.
No legal advice. Gondaliya CPA Professional Corporation is a firm of Chartered Professional Accountants licensed by CPA Ontario, firm registration number 61330051. It is not a law firm. We prepare and file corporate documents and we provide accounting and tax advice. Nothing on this page is legal advice, and reading it creates no solicitor and client relationship. For legal advice, including advice on a shareholder agreement before you sign it, consult a lawyer licensed in the province where your corporation carries on business.
Open Corporation for $35 is a department of Gondaliya CPA.
