Key business permits and licences in the province of Quebec 

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Learn about frequently required permits and licences for businesses operating in the province of Quebec. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. For more information on required permits and licences, you can contact Canada Business.

Frequently required permits and licences

  • Alcohol permit: Categories in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    You must have a permit if you wish to serve or sell alcohol.

  • Amusement equipment: Licences and stickers in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find information on the licence you need to own amusement equipment that generates income, such as the costs and forms required.

  • Application for a construction contractor and owner builder licence in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Learn about the rules and procedures to follow if you are a construction contractor or if you would like to carry out or oversee construction work undertaken on your own behalf.

  • Film distributor's licence in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out how to apply for a distributor's licence if you want to sell, rent, loan or trade copies of films in Quebec.

  • Licence for slaughterhouses and meat processing plants in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    All operators of slaughterhouses and plants that process meat and meat-containing food items for wholesale must hold a MAPAQ permit.

  • Mobile shop merchant's permit in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    To sign contracts or call upon customers in a location other than your own business, you must hold a mobile shop merchant's permit.

  • Opening a day care service in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out about the regulations and procedures you need to follow to open a child care service for more than six children.

  • Opening a residence for the elderly in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out about the regulations and procedures you need to follow to open a private residence for the elderly.

  • Operating permit for movie screening in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out how to obtain an operator's permit if you want to screen movies in a public place.

  • Permit for restauration and the sale of food in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    You need a food permit to operate a restaurant or food retail business. Find out more.

  • Promotional contests (Quebec) in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out about the regulations and procedures for holding a promotional contest for profit where the total value of the prizes to be awarded exceeds $100.

  • Regulations for successive delivery service undertakings in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Keep informed of the regulations and permits required to offer services or courses spread over several days or weeks in exchange for remuneration.

  • Roadside signs in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out about the legislation that governs roadside advertising and commercial signs.

  • Seafood preparation or cannery permit in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out how to obtain the required permit if you want to handle seafood for human consumption.

  • Travel Agent Permit in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    If you are a travel agent or a retailer or wholesaler for the travel industry, you must hold an operating permit.

  • Video equipment retailing permit in French only
    Applies only to: Québec

    Find out about the regulations and permits you need to sell, rent, lend or trade video equipment.