How to register a corporation in Quebec in 4 simple steps.
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Fill out the form
It only takes 30 seconds. That's your starting point.
02
We call you for free to discuss your project
We assess your situation and answer your questions. If needed, we set up a 30-minute video call, free and no-obligation.
03
Free strategy consultation with the lawyer
A 30-minute video call. We clarify your structure, validate the strategy and answer all your questions. If you want to move forward, we'll start your incorporation!
04
Congratulations! Your company is officially formed
Your company is ready to operate in 48h. You can officially start your activities.
A 100% online incorporation service. The form, the call with the lawyer, the signatures and the delivery of your minute book all happen online, from anywhere in Quebec.
Why work with a business incorporation lawyer rather than an online form?
Automated platforms do only one thing: submit your application. They don't check your situation, don't advise you on your structure, and don't answer the phone. If something is missing or done wrong, you're the one who bears the consequences.
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Our solutionExpert lawyer
DIY platformOnline form
Covered by the Barreau's professional liability insurance
Personalized advice for your situation
Share structure tailored to your goals
Complete, compliant minute book
Rarely included
Flat, all-inclusive price, no surprises
Often partial
Guarantee that your company is compliant and ready to operate
Starting a business is one of the most important steps in an entrepreneur's life.
It's exciting, but it also comes with its share of uncertainty.
You believe in your project, but the decisions pile up fast:
where to start
what to prioritize
who to trust
Incorporation is the moment your project becomes real.
And for many, that can bring a certain pressure.
I understand it well, because I've been there too.
Before becoming a lawyer, I tried to launch several businesses myself.
I lived the same duality you're probably feeling: the excitement of the project combined with the stress of not knowing which way to turn.
Wondering whether to incorporate, where to do it, how to do it right… and feeling like the answers only come with expensive consultations.
Back then, what would have helped me was an accessible person who explains things clearly and simply wants to help you make your project happen.
If you know the blue ocean theory, you can guess what comes next.
That's the lawyer I became.
A lawyer who explains:
What you actually need
Why you need it (or not)
And how much it will cost, before we start
No unnecessary complexity.
No surprises.
Just clear guidance to help you start off on the right foot.
My mission is to support you because I want to see you succeed.
My name is Charles Goelen. I'm a business incorporation lawyer based in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore, and I work online with entrepreneurs across Quebec.
I support ambitious entrepreneurs from incorporation to growth so they can move forward with confidence, right from the start.
Horizon Legal is a law firm providing legal services to Quebec businesses, from startup to growth.
FAQ
Incorporation questions, answered by a lawyer.
For 95% of Quebec entrepreneurs, provincial is the right choice. Cheaper, faster, and enough to operate anywhere in Quebec. Federal makes sense in one specific case: you plan to actively operate in several provinces. We assess this together during our call. In 5 minutes, you'll know which option is right for you.
They're not the same thing. Registering a business (an immatriculation with the REQ) simply records that your business exists. It's what sole proprietors and partnerships do, and it gives you no legal separation from your business. Incorporating creates a separate legal entity (a corporation) that protects your personal assets, can lower your taxes, and gives your business its own legal standing. If you're weighing the two, we'll tell you honestly which one fits your situation during our free call.
A DIY online platform gives you a business number, not a structure. It submits your form without checking whether what you're asking for is right for your situation. No minute book, no thought-out share structure, no one on the line if something goes wrong. A lawyer makes sure your incorporation is complete, compliant and built to last, not just registered.
What you see in the Pricing section is what you pay. No clock running, no surprise at the end of the mandate. The price is set before we even begin.
We submit your application the same day. After that, the government sets the timelines: 1 business day for a federal corporation, 2 business days for a provincial one. In practice: you can start operating in under 48h.
Legally, no. Strategically, it's one of the most important decisions you'll make. This document is like a prenuptial agreement: it defines your rights and obligations to prepare for the worst and avoid problems if disagreements arise, or if a partner passes away or becomes unable to run the business. It's not included in the base package; we can discuss it during our call.
It's not immediately mandatory, but it becomes so once you reach $30,000 in revenue. You can also register right away if you're already billing clients. It simplifies your bookkeeping and saves you from coming back to it later. We can take care of it directly during your incorporation.
Yes. There's no restriction on owning a corporation in Canada. There are, however, some specific rules about who can be a director. That's exactly the kind of detail we clarify during our call, so your structure is valid from day one, whatever your situation.
Yes. Our incorporation service is 100% online: you fill out the form, we call you, the lawyer reviews your structure on a video call, you sign electronically, and your minute book is delivered digitally. No travel, no paper, wherever you are in Quebec.
Our firm is based in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore, and we work with entrepreneurs across Quebec: Montreal, Laval, Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke and everywhere in between. Since the whole process is online, you get a lawyer on the line within the hour, wherever you are.
Four things: choosing between provincial and federal incorporation, filing the articles of incorporation, registering with the REQ (and Corporations Canada for a federal company), and building the minute book with a share structure that fits your goals. We handle all four for you, and your company is ready to operate in 48h.
Yes, it's possible. But every change after the fact costs time and money. A well-thought-out structure from the start avoids costly restructurings later. If you already have a change in mind, tell us during our call. We'll build it in now, while it's still simple to do.