Ownership and control
Clarify who owns what, who decides and what happens if a founder leaves.
Quebec business project · Legal guidance
Starting a business in Quebec? Choose the right legal structure first.
Whether you are starting alone or with partners, a lawyer helps you compare the options, ownership structure and legal consequences before you register or incorporate.
Quebec-wide remote service
Any mandate after the consultation requires a separate agreement and fees.
The free 15-minute call identifies the right service and next step; it does not include legal advice. Personalized advice is available in the 30-minute consultation.
- Lawyer who is a member of the Quebec Bar
- Quebec or federal corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship
- Scope and professional fees confirmed before any mandate
Start with your reality
You do not need to know the legal answer before speaking with us
Tell us where you are today. The first step is to identify the decision that must be made and the appropriate level of legal help.
I am starting aloneCompare a sole proprietorship and a corporation for your activities, risks and plans.I am starting with a partnerAddress ownership, contributions, decision-making and possible exits from the start.My business already existsAdd a partner, reorganize ownership, prepare an agreement or plan the next corporate step.
Advice before official filings
The cheapest structure today is not always the best structure tomorrow
The right choice depends on the owners, activities, territory, expected financing, liability exposure, tax planning and how decisions will be made.
- Choice of legal structure and jurisdiction
- Founder roles and protection between partners
- Sequence of legal steps and costs explained clearly
- Questions to raise with your accountant or tax adviser
The next step
Start with a legal consultation
Legal consultation
Discuss your project with a lawyer
30 minutes to compare your options and plan your next steps.
30 minutes for $50 + tax
The package includes an assessment of your situation, answers to your questions and a written summary of next steps.
Filings, registrations, documents and fees for any later mandate are separate. Review the package scope before payment.
View the package and paySubject to a conflict check and acceptance of the mandate.
Booking
A question before buying?
Free option: 15 minutes to identify the appropriate service, without legal advice.
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FAQ
Before you book
Will the free call tell me which structure to choose?
The free call is used to understand your general need and identify the appropriate service. Personalized legal advice is provided through a paid consultation or an accepted mandate.
Can you help if I am unsure whether to incorporate?
Yes. A consultation can compare a sole proprietorship, partnership and a Quebec or federal corporation in light of your project.
Can the work be completed remotely?
Yes. Services are offered remotely throughout Quebec, subject to a conflict check and acceptance of the mandate.
Do government filing fees form part of the consultation price?
No. The $50 price is for a 30-minute legal consultation. Any later professional fees, taxes, government fees and disbursements are identified separately in writing before a mandate proceeds.