5 simple steps are needed to register a company in 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 (Quebec) Company Formation
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.
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More informationBusiness registration is swift in Quebec, as it is in most other Canadian provinces. The registration procedure will be determined by the business structure chosen. Here are the 4 business structures available in Canada :
- Sole proprietorships
- Partnerships
- Corporation
- Co-operative
All registered enterprises are automatically included into the “Registraire des Enterprises” registry, marking their existence in the public knowledge.
SFM is fully licensed to register a business in Quebec. Aside from company registration, we also provide other ancillary services, such as bank account opening or professional directors. Further, we offer the below corporate services with regards to your company :- Maintaining the company’s legal status in accordance with the legislation of the state.
- Offering a registered address that you can use as your company’s official address.
- Amending your company’s name.
- Adding or removing company officers (directors, shareholders)
- Organizing contract signatures on behalf of the company.
- Transferring a business from another agency.
- Helping with further company documents as needed (Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Incumbency, etc.).
Start today and register your business in Canada with SFM .
Characteristics Of Canadian Company
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

Canada Company, ideal for:
* 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.