Business Startup Cost Calculator Quebec
Separate your one-time costs from your monthly costs to see your first-year cash requirement.
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What this number means: The calculation separates one-time startup costs from recurring monthly costs, then adds the months of runway you want covered and the buffer you set. The result is the starting capital to raise.
What the calculation assumes
- The amounts are the ones you enter: no official fee schedule is applied.
- Registration and permit fees vary by legal structure and by activity.
- GST/QST registration and source deductions depend on your situation — check with Revenu Québec.
- No revenue is subtracted: the result is a gross cash requirement, before sales.
- The number of months and the contingency buffer are your assumptions, not standards.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a business in Quebec?
It depends entirely on legal structure, sector, and whether you need premises or inventory. A home-based service business and a restaurant do not have the same cost structure.
Do I need to register for GST and QST?
It depends on your revenue and your activity. The rules and exceptions are published by Revenu Québec — check the official source rather than a threshold found online.
Do I need a lawyer and an accountant?
MTLPages does not give legal or tax advice. Many founders consult an accountant on structure and tax, and a lawyer or notary on incorporation and contracts.
Official sources
Amounts, thresholds and schedules change. MTLPages does not reproduce them in the page: check the source for the figure currently in force.
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Notice
This calculator does arithmetic on the values you enter. It is not financial, legal or tax advice, does not account for your personal situation, and guarantees no approval and no price. Confirm any decision with a qualified professional.