Why Register for a Quebec Business Number (NEQ)?

• You want to use a different legal name for your business (other than your personal name). Your legal name will still be used as your official business name but you will be able to use an additional name for your business for invoicing and marketing
• You want to open a business bank account to separate your personal and business transactions. You will be able to claim the bank fees as a business expense

• Your legal name (as the business name)
• Business address
• Description of your business activities

1. Go to the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) website.
2. Select "Déclarer une nouvelle entreprise" (Declare a new business).
3. Fill in your details, using your legal name as the business name.
4. Pay the registration fee (~$38).
5. Receive your 10-digit NEQ immediately after completing the online payment.

You must register for GST/QST in the following situations:

1. Voluntary Registration:
   • You choose to register voluntarily because it is beneficial for your business (e.g., if you have zero-rated or non-taxable revenue).

1. Mandatory Registration:
   • You exceed $30,000 in self-employment revenue within 4 consecutive quarters.
   • You must register by the first day of the month following the quarter you exceeded the $30,000 threshold.

• Your NEQ (from Step 1)
• Your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Business address and contact information
• Estimated annual revenue

You can register for GST and QST using one of the following methods:

• Register a New Business Service: Use this if you are not registered with Revenu Québec. This service allows you to register for consumption taxes, source deductions, corporation income tax, and clicSÉQUR.
• My Account for Businesses: Use this if you are already registered with Revenu Québec. Access the service in the Consumption Taxes section in My Account.
• Form LM-1-V: File the Application for Registration form if you prefer a paper-based method.