Issa Haddad — RE/MAX du Cartier
Issa Haddad — RE/MAX du Cartier — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in Arabic, French, English.
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Starting a business in Retail
Opening a retail business in Montreal.
What is specific to this industry
- Commercial signage and labelling are governed by the Charter of the French Language.
- Trade practices, warranties and advertising fall under consumer protection law.
- Location, zoning and the commercial lease drive much of the viability.
Organizations involved
MTLPages is not affiliated with any government body.
Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Body responsible for applying the Charter of the French Language. Oversees businesses' language obligations in Quebec, including signage, commercial documentation and francization.
Official site ↗ Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC)
Administers Quebec's Consumer Protection Act, informs consumers of their rights and receives complaints about merchants.
Official site ↗ City of Montreal — Business Services
Municipal administration. Entry point for municipal permits, public-domain occupancy, signage rules and questions about operating a business within the City.
Official site ↗Professionals who can help
Businesses in the directory
Amy Assaad — Royal LePage Heritage
Amy Assaad — Royal LePage Heritage — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in English, French.
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Aristotelis Papakostas — RE/MAX du Cartier
Aristotelis Papakostas — RE/MAX du Cartier — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in Greek, English, French.
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Georgios Alvanos — Royal LePage Humania
Georgios Alvanos — Royal LePage Humania — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in Spanish, English, French, Greek.
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Jihane Guettar — Royal LePage Village
Jihane Guettar — Royal LePage Village — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in Italian, French, English, Arabic.
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Alaeddine Riahi — RE/MAX du Cartier
Alaeddine Riahi — RE/MAX du Cartier — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in Arabic, French, English.
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The general startup steps
Frequently asked questions
What permits does this industry need?
It depends on your specific activity and your address. The organizations listed on this page are the ones that regulate the sector; each publishes its own requirements on its official site.
Can MTLPages process my permit application?
No. MTLPages is a directory. Applications are made to the relevant body. We can point you to the directory professionals who assist with that kind of process.
Need help starting in this industry?
Tell us what you need — retail.
MTLPages is a business directory. We pass your request to our team; we are not the service provider and we do not guarantee a response. You can also contact a business directly from its listing.