MONTREAL, QC

Incorporating a business in Montreal? The structure you choose now affects everything later.

Incorporating federally versus provincially in Quebec changes where you can operate, what name protection you get, and your ongoing filing obligations — a decision worth getting right the first time rather than restructuring later.

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Business Incorporation Lawyer in Montreal — what to expect

Incorporating federally versus provincially in Quebec changes where you can operate, what name protection you get, and your ongoing filing obligations — a decision worth getting right the first time rather than restructuring later.

Our Montreal business team handles the incorporation filing itself, but the real value is upfront: share structure, shareholder agreements, and director/officer setup designed for how you actually plan to grow, raise capital, or eventually sell. We also flag the tax and liability implications of your structure in plain language, since most founders incorporate once and live with the consequences of that decision for years.

What this can cover

  • Federal or provincial incorporation filing
  • Share structure and shareholder agreements
  • Director and officer setup
  • Ongoing corporate compliance guidance

Why people call Northbridge first

  • Lawyers licensed with the Barreau du Québec
  • No cost to start
  • Direct line to the lawyer handling your file — no call center
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LOCAL

Our Montreal team works cases through Palais de justice de Montréal and coordinates directly with clinics like Montreal General Hospital.

DEADLINES

Quebec gives you three years under the Civil Code of Québec — earlier calls preserve more options.

LICENSING

Every Northbridge lawyer on this file is a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.

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Questions Montreal clients ask first

Should I incorporate federally or provincially?

Federal incorporation gives name protection across Canada and easier expansion; provincial is often simpler and cheaper if you’ll only operate in Quebec — we’ll help you decide.

Do I need a shareholder agreement if it’s just me and a co-founder?

Yes — especially then. Most founder disputes trace back to decisions that should have been settled in a shareholder agreement before they became a conflict.

How long does incorporation take in Montreal?

Often a matter of days for the filing itself; the legal setup around it — agreements, structure — is worth taking longer to get right.

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