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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Child care start-up checklist
Find resources that can help you start a child care business.
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Food truck start-up checklist
Find resources to help you get your food truck business on the right track.
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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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Restaurant and catering start-up checklist
This restaurant and catering start-up checklist is designed to help you create and implement your recipe for success.
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Store retailer business start-up checklist
Find out what you need to do before opening a brick-and-mortar retail store.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Competition Bureau Canada
1 800 348-5358
Services offered:
Registration - Laws and regulations
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Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)
1 800 386-5114, 514 383-1550
Services offered:
Standards Development - Certification - Laboratory assessment
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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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Office des professions du Québec
418 643-6912, 1 800 643-6912
Services offered:
Registration - Regulations
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Québec courthouses
Services offered:
Laws and regulations - Mediation - Registries
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
613 773-5131
Services offered:
Domestic and import related permissions
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Réseau Environnement
514-270-7110, 1-877-440-7110
Services offered:
Sustainable development - Training - Networking - R&D and innovation
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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