Steps to company formation - Canada (Quebec)

Complete our application form - Canada (Quebec)

Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.

Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.

Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.

Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Canada Company
Good to Know
A Quebec Corporation is a prestigious entity for starting your business and setting up regional headquarters in Canada. It will benefit from a substantial tax regime for new investments, tax holidays for foreign investors and entrepreneurs, and from an access to the North American market.
Main Characteristics
Company type
Limited Company
Governing corporate legislation
Canadian companies are regulated under the federal business law in Canada which is the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) or under any Provincial Corporations Act.
Information published relating to company officers
Upon registration of the company, the name of the Directors and Shareholders will appear on public record (available on the internet)
Accounting requirement
No accounting filing requirements as long as the company is considered a non resident company.
Taxation
Companies that are not resident will not be subject to the taxation of their revenue by Canada.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability
Legislation
Modern Corporate law.
Standard currency
Canadian dollar
Time to form
2 working days (upon validation of your identification documents)*
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with very good reputation.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT-4
Secretary required
Not applicable
Paid up capital requirement
Minimum share capital: 1 Canadian dollar.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
A certified copy 
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Canada Company video presentation
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
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25-Apr-2022
Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.

Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.

04-Mar-2022
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.

SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.

24-Feb-2022
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.

It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.

23-Dec-2021
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable

Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable

10-Dec-2021
Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.

Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.

20-Sep-2021
The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.

The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.
