The majority of professionals regulated by the Professional Code of Quebec, such as doctors, dentists, optometrists, pharmacists, denturists, veterinarians, chartered and licensed general accountants, land surveyors, lawyers, and notaries can now practice their profession through a business corporation.

However, the different professional orders have established specific rules to be followed regarding the operation of a professional business corporation, such as the ownership of voting shares, the composition of the board of directors, the quorum at board meetings, the restrictions on activities to be included in the bylaws, and the conditions surrounding authorized corporate names.

Some professionals also wish, in collaboration with their accountant and tax specialist, when incorporating, to establish a more elaborate structure including the creation of a family trust and a management business corporation, allowing for better income splitting and minimizing tax impacts.

Notary-Direct^® offers professionals the possibility to handle all the legal aspects related to their incorporation. This includes the formation of the business corporation, obtaining authorization from the professional order, and, if applicable, setting up the family trust and the management business corporation that can complement the new structure.

We invite you to consult a member of the Notary-Direct^® team because:

• they are legal advisors;
• they are specialists in business law;
• they are required to have liability insurance.

If you don't have time to consult us, visit our FAQ.

Required documents

• the choice made between a federal company with competence and a provincial company by shares (Quebec);
• the chosen name for the company by shares as well as two other names, in the event of the first one being refused (an English and French version can be provided), or, if applicable, let us know if you want a digital company by shares;
• the origin of the chosen name(s), if applicable;
• the planned activities of a company by shares;
• the anticipated territory where the activities will be carried out;
• the anticipated number of employees;
• the chosen trade name, if applicable;
• the address of the headquarters of a company by shares;
• the name and contact information of the directors of a company by shares;
• the name and contact information of the accountant of a company by shares, if already determined;
• the planned date for the end of the fiscal year, if already determined;
• the name and contact information of the shareholders of a company by shares, and the percentage of shares to be issued to each of them;
• the name and contact information of the financial institution of a company by shares, if already determined.