To start a business or operate an existing one, you might need to obtain a series of permits and licences to comply with government regulation.
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QUICKLY FIND THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ON BUSINESS REGULATIONS, PERMITS AND LICENCES
Explore these free resources to quickly find information on current permits, licences and regulations related to the operation of a business in Quebec.
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New farm establishments (in French only)
Do you want to start an agriculture and agri-food business in Quebec? Access a wide range of information to help you with your business project.
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Permits and licences (BizPal)
Use this tool to find federal, provincial/territorial and municipal permits and licences that you may need to start your business.
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Business registration online
Register for a business number, GST/HST, corporation income tax, payroll and import/export accounts in one convenient online location.
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ATA Carnet — A Passport for goods
Simplify customs procedures for the temporary and duty-free admission of your commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for use at events.
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Becoming a registered charity for community economic development
Your social enterprise may be eligible for charitable status, making your earned income tax exempt. See how your social enterprise may qualify.
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Registration with the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (in French only)
You are required to register with the CNESST if you have paid employees and your business is located in Quebec.
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Employer responsibilities — The payroll steps
As an employer, you must follow a number of steps for managing your employees' payroll. Understand your obligations.
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La Zone entreprise (in French only)
Take advantage of this secure space to access Government of Québec services online, to change your address and to meet your obligations.
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Normes du travail du Québec
If you are an employer, you must familiarize yourself with and comply with Quebec labour standards and the acts and regulations governing them.
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Ressources Entreprises
1 866 649-6116 | 418 649-6116
Services offered:
Referral - Consulting Services - Market Intelligence - Training - Referencing
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Association d'Isolation du Québec (AIQ)
514 354-9877
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Satrt-up - Business plan - Training - Managing - Mentoring - Cross-referral - Business plan - Networking - Consulting services - Equiped utilities
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First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC)
418 843-1488
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Startup - Sustainable development - Busines plan - Training - Managing - Marketing and sales - Mentoring - Business plan - Networking
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
1 800 442-2342
Services offered:
Domestic and import permits - Food safety (Food inspection) - Animal health - Plant protection - International market access
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Competition Bureau Canada
819 997-3301, 1 800 348-5358
Services offered:
CA Identification Number - Enforcement of the law that protects competition
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Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
613 238-3222
Services offered:
Accreditation programs - Standards development - Conformity assessment - Consulting services - Training
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Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
1 800 665-2472
Services offered:
Standards development - Certification and qualification programs - Management systems programs - Federal government procurement and materiel management community certification program
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Natural Resources Canada
1 855 525-9293 | 343 292-6096
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Consulting Services
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Services aux Autochtones Canada
1 800 263-5592 (Québec et Kahnawake)
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Consulting Services
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Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)
1 844 838-0808
Services offered:
Employers' rights and obligations - Pay equity
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Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
1 866 248-6936
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Consulting Services - Authorizations and permits
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Office de la protection du consommateur
1 888 672-2556
Services offered:
Operating permits and certificates - Rights and obligations
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Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux
514 873-3577, 418 643-7667, 1 800 363-0320
Services offered:
Laws and regulations - Forms and publications - Permits and licences
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Tourisme Québec
1 877 644-4545
Services offered:
Classification certificate - Financing - Laws and regulations
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Association de la construction du Québec
514 354-0609, 1 888 868-3424
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Sustainable Development - Training - Management - Mentoring - Networking - Consulting Services - RBQ License Training - Technical services
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GS1 Canada
514 355-8929, 416 510-8039, 1 800 567-7084
Services offered:
Implementation of e-commerce supply chain standards (Bar Codes - Products images)
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Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)
1 800 386-5114
Services offered:
Standards development - Certification - Laboratory assessment - Verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions claims - Verification of claims (AGRO-COM) - Water Treatment Technology Validation - ASI standards
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Réseau Environnement
514 270-7110, 1 877 440-7110
Services offered:
Regroupement de spécialistes en environnement du Québec- Sustainable development - Training - Networking - R&D and innovation - Representation to various authorities - Programs of excellence - Regional committees
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Granby Industrial - Industrial Incubator (CITIG)
450 777-2707
Services offered:
Coaching for industrial business - Industrial incubator - Facilities and lands search - Financing - Recruitment - Eco-responsible certification - Circular economy
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Service Canada
1 800 622-6232
Services offered:
Employment insurance - Hiring programs - Federal labour standards - Laws and regulations
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Québec courthouses
Services offered:
Laws and regulations - Mediation - Registries - Vary depending on the courthouse
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Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)
1 888 222-6272
Services offered:
Financing - Sustainable development - R&D and innovation - Permits - Agri-environment - Agrotourism - Farm registration - Mandatory health and safety training - Food inspection - Animal health - Agricultural property taxes
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Office des professions du Québec
418 643-6912, 1 800 643-6912
Services offered:
Registration - Regulations