Corporate Address in Quebec: NEQ Legal Obligations

Executive summary

This research report provides an in-depth analysis of the legal obligations related to corporate addresses in Quebec, the possible address choices when obtaining an NEQ (Québec enterprise number) and business address solutions for entrepreneurs. It summarizes legislative developments (including the Business Corporations Act – LSAQ – and the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises – LPLE), presents statistical data on Quebec's entrepreneurial landscape and examines current trends ( remote work, coworking, virtual offices). The report details the acceptable types of addresses (legal domicile, head office, principal establishment, business address, elected domicile), annual register updating requirements and new transparency obligations. It also compares various business address solutions (home offices, coworking spaces, business addresses, etc.) in comparative tables. Concrete examples (fictional cases and illustrations) highlight how Quebec businesses have managed their business addresses. Finally, the report discusses current challenges and upcoming developments (e.g., disclosure of beneficial owners, francization reform, the impact of digital technology) and suggests approaches for entrepreneurs to reconcile legal compliance with operational needs.

Introduction and context

In Quebec, any business seeking to operate legally must register with the Québec Enterprise Registrar (REQ) to obtain an NEQ, a unique ten-digit identifier. The address used at registration – often referred to as the head office or principal establishment – serves two important purposes: it is the business's official domicile for legal communications and plays a role in determining where territorial jurisdiction is exercised. Historically, Quebec legislation (Business Corporations Act – LSAQ, Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises – LPLE) has evolved to simplify formalities while strengthening business transparency. For example, since February 14, 2011, the LSAQ has required the head office to be located in Quebec ^[1], and the LPLE requires an annual update of information in the register ^[2].

In this report, we will first examine the legal foundations surrounding a company's address (codification in the Civil Code, LSAQ, LPLE, etc.) and the resulting obligations. We will then detail the practical options available to Quebec entrepreneurs for declaring their business address ( home address, virtual office, coworking, etc.), along with their advantages and limitations. Comparative tables will illustrate these choices. We will also present contextual data: for example, in Quebec in 2023, there were nearly 957,025 active businesses (approximately 71% of which had no employees) ^[3]. This high proportion of very small businesses shows that many self-employed workers and microbusinesses must decide how to choose an appropriate corporate address. Finally, we will discuss emerging challenges (e.g., increased disclosure requirements, data security) and future prospects for business address arrangements.

Historical and legislative context

General principles (Civil Code and domicile)

In Quebec, the concept of legal domicile derives from the Civil Code, but applies primarily to natural persons (citizens) and legal persons. For legal persons (corporations, cooperatives, associations), the terms head office or elected domicile are more commonly used for receiving legal correspondence. Article 2800 of the Civil Code of Québec defines the domicile of natural persons, but a business is assigned a domicile through its head office within the meaning of the LSAQ. Case law often interprets a business's public address (the one in the register) as the place where it can legally be contacted – which affects territorial jurisdiction in court proceedings ^{[4] [5]}.

The main legislation specific to businesses is the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises (LPLE, chapter P-44.1), which establishes the Registrar and defines the rules for registration (notably requiring the filing of articles of incorporation) and updates. The LPLE does not specify the exact nature of the address, but states that every business must declare its information in the register (including its head office or principal establishment) and keep this information up to date ^[2]. The Business Corporations Act (LSAQ) (C-52, in force since 2009) also specifies the terms governing the head office. In particular, section 29 of the LSAQ stipulates that “the head office of a corporation must be permanently located in Quebec” ^[1]. Section 30 allows the head office to be relocated by a simple resolution of the board of directors if the address remains within the same judicial district, or by a special resolution (2/3 of the votes) if the address moves to a different district ^[6]. In any event, any change of address must be declared to the Registrar within the prescribed time limits ^[6].

Registration and head office address

At initial registration, the law sets out specific requirements. The registration form (the initial declaration) requires, among other things, the name and address of the new company's head office ^{[7] [8]}. In practice, the address provided corresponds to the mailing and physical address where the main offices or administrative facilities are located. In its provisions on articles of incorporation, the LSAQ sets out the obligation to include “the notice of the address of the corporation's head office” with the articles ^[8]. Thus, from the moment it is incorporated, the company is registered at this address, which will serve as its legal point of reference.

In summary, at the incorporation level, the head office must be (1) permanently located in Quebec ^[1] and (2) explicitly indicated in the registration declaration ^[8]. A post office box number alone is not acceptable as a legal head office (a complete and precise civic address is required). For information, the first two digits of the NEQ indicate the legal form (11 for legal persons, 12 for sole proprietorships, 13 for trusts, 14 for partnerships, etc.), and the next eight digits identify the business, but the NEQ does not replace the address, which remains required in the register ^[9].

Other legal forms and required addresses

The LPLE applies to all business forms eligible for registration in Quebec (sole proprietorships, partnerships, legal persons, etc.). The contents of the register vary according to the legal structure. The Government of Quebec specifies that in the enterprise register:

• For a legal person (business corporation, cooperative, association, etc.), the “domicile address” corresponds to the head office address ^[10]. In other words, it is the legal person's official address (including the statement required in the RS-1 or declaration of constitution).
• For a sole proprietorship (a natural person operating a business alone), the “domicile address” is the business owner's personal address ^[11].
• For a partnership (e.g., general partnership, limited partnership, group), the principal establishment (a fixed location where the activity is carried out) serves as the main address in the register ^[12].
• For a trust operating a commercial enterprise, in the absence of a legal provision or constituting act to the contrary, the address is likewise that of its principal establishment in Quebec ^[13].

These clarifications (published on the government website) confirm that the term “domicile” encompasses various situations depending on the structure and that, ultimately, a physical address (rather than just a post office box) must be declared. The Registrar's page also addresses the concept of an elected domicile address: this is the address of the mandatary authorized to receive official notifications for the business under the LPLE ^[14]. This “elected domicile” serves solely for legal publicity purposes: it is where the Registrar's official documents are sent. The elected domicile address is optional (it does not replace the official head office) and does not justify registration if the business has no actual establishment in Quebec ^[15].

Since March 2023, new obligations have also increased transparency. The amended LPLE now requires every entrepreneur (natural person) associated with a business (director, partner, major shareholder, etc.) to declare their personal address in the business's file ^[16]. However, for privacy reasons, this person may substitute a business address for their home address (for example, the address of their principal place of business) ^[17]. The “business address” is defined as the person's principal place of work or business, and the person must have only one such address, regardless of the company concerned ^[17]. It is specified that an entrepreneur may declare only one business address across all their registrations. In addition, it is explicitly emphasized that a postal box cannot serve as a post office box for a business address ^{[18] [17]}. Finally, if the declared address becomes invalid, it must be updated within 30 days at the Registrar's request; otherwise, the (actual) domicile address will then be made public ^[19].

Updating information

The law imposes an annual obligation: every registered business must file an updating declaration each year with the Registrar, even if there have been no changes ^[2]. This formality allows businesses to verify and update information such as the head office address, the names of officers, the personal (or business) addresses of partners, etc. For example, the government website specifies that the business must file an annual update through the “My Office” portal, including renewing the information in its file ^[2]. A business is therefore legally required to report any change of address within the time limits prescribed by the LPLE (generally within 30 days of the change). Failure to comply with this obligation may result in administrative penalties (a fine provided for in section 25.26 of the LPLE) and potentially the cancellation of its registration for non-compliance.

Finally, a new paragraph in the regime requires that, as of April 1, 2026, any business without an address in Quebec (i.e., with no head office, establishment or business address in the province) must now designate an attorney or representative residing in Quebec ^[15]. Even if the business declares an “elected domicile” (for example, a registered foreign business wants to receive its mail locally), this is not sufficient: it must appoint a mandatary to represent it legally in Quebec ^[15]. This requirement addresses concerns about territorial jurisdiction and liability (the case of an entrepreneur operating from abroad).

Choosing an address at registration (NEQ)

When registering with the Registrar to obtain an NEQ, the entrepreneur must therefore provide one or more addresses depending on the legal form. In practice, several business address options are available:

• Residential address (home address): this is the simplest option, often used by entrepreneurs starting out (self-employed workers, microbusinesses). The law allows an entrepreneur to declare their own home address as the head office, even if they conduct no commercial activity there other than administrative work. However, this makes the personal address public (unless a business address is selected in the declaration to conceal it ^[17]). The advantages are that it is free and legally compliant (it is a “real” address), but the main drawbacks are privacy and image concerns (“a post office box”), as well as the difficulty of separating personal and business use.
• Shared office address ( coworking spaces, business centre): increasingly popular, this solution involves renting an address in a business centre or coworking space. Major operators (Regus, Spaces, etc.) offer virtual office subscriptions that provide a “real business address in Montreal” or elsewhere ^[20]. From a legal standpoint, this amounts to declaring the address of an actual establishment (the coworking space being the place “where one exists”) and is recognized by the Registrar as long as it is an actual building. The advantages are an enhanced professional image and flexibility (a monthly contract). For example, a blog points out that self-employed workers and microbusinesses “benefit from opening a virtual office to improve their visibility” ^[21], because it provides a “reliable” address without physically having an office there ^[22]. The drawbacks are the financial cost (monthly fees) and the fact that subscribing to additional services (mail reception, etc.) is often necessary.
• Business address (of a third party or “business address provider”): a business may also declare, in addition to or instead of the head office address, a business address belonging to the executive or a third party. For example, the address of an accountant, lawyer or another business can be used (with their permission). This option is frequently mentioned on the Registrar's website as a way to protect privacy: each person may declare only one business address for all their roles, and it is defined as their principal place of work ^[17]. In its FAQ, the Registrar specifies that a person without an address in Quebec must then declare an elected domicile to receive mail (which does not replace the head office) or designate a representative ^[15]. This approach is legal if the third party's consent is obtained (and the address is suitable for both uses). In particular, it allows the entrepreneur's personal address to remain private (for example, by using the address of a professional office) ^[17]. However, care must be taken to keep it valid and up to date, or the actual domicile may become public again ^[19].
• Business address services (private services): specialized businesses offer commercial address services (“virtual business address services”) that provide a head office at a lower cost (sometimes starting at $9.99/month ^[23]). Technically, this works like a coworking space without an office rental. The service may include mail management, occasional access to offices, etc. In all cases, it is necessary to ensure that the address used is not simply a post office box (a mailbox), because the Registrar prohibits it as the sole address (only mail reception as an elected domicile is permitted) ^[17].
• Postal box (post office box): this cannot be used as a head office; it is valid only as an elected domicile address for receiving mail from the Registrar. Indeed, business legislation specifies that a “post office box cannot serve as a business address” ^{[18] [17]}. Thus, a post office box cannot simply be declared as the business's sole head office. However, in practice, some entrepreneurs enter a physical address (for example, their home) for the head office and a post office box as the correspondence address (to make receiving mail easier). The Registrar generally offers the option of entering a separate “correspondence address” in the file.

Specific requirements and obligations

• Location within Quebec: the head office must be located in Quebec ^[1]. Thus, if the entrepreneur operates from another province or country, they must choose a Quebec address (their home if they live there, or another address).
• Updating after a change: any change to the head office address requires a current declaration or an update with the Registrar within 30 days ^[24]. In addition, the LSAQ distinguishes between two procedures depending on the extent of the change: a simple procedure (a board resolution) is sufficient if the address remains within the same judicial district ^[6], whereas moving outside the district requires a special resolution ^[6]. In any event, the corrected address must be declared.
• Anonymization and disclosure of the residential address: although the initial declaration requires the personal addresses of founders and directors ^{[7] [8]}, the new measures introduced in 2023 allow natural persons to keep them from being published by substituting a business address ^[17]. This rule is intended to protect entrepreneurs' privacy while retaining a legal record of their location. Where applicable, if the business address is invalid or is not updated, the home address will automatically be published ^[19].
• Partial exemption for safety reasons: upon a justified request, the Registrar may conceal certain personal information if its disclosure poses a serious threat to the individual's safety ^[25] (e.g., a whistleblower). However, this mechanism is strict and exceptional.
• Other address-related obligations: certain authorities link a business's address to other legal obligations. For example, in Quebec, if the business owns registered vehicles, a change of head office triggers an obligation to update the address with the SAAQ within 30 days (to avoid penalties). Likewise, for tax purposes, Revenu Québec must receive the updated address (the physical address, when registering for GST/QST or opening a business income file).

Table 1 – Address requirements by business type (NEQ register) ^{[26] [12]}:

An optional correspondence address (separate from the main address) may also be added for sending documents. This correspondence address is not considered the legal head office.

Business address solutions for entrepreneurs

Faced with these obligations, Quebec entrepreneurs have several practical solutions for their business address. Each has advantages and limitations from a legal, operational and financial standpoint. We examine the main options below:

• Residential domicile (home office): The entrepreneur uses their personal address as the head office. Advantages: within their control and at no additional cost. Disadvantages: lack of privacy, less professional perception. According to the Registrar's data, this option remains very widespread among small businesses and self-employed workers ^[16]. In the current context, the rise of remote work has reinforced this trend (many businesses start “from home”). However, the intrusion of family life into the business and the necessary disclosure of the residential address to third parties (clients, suppliers) may pose problems. From a legal standpoint, this solution is permitted and complies with the provisions of the LSAQ (legal head office in Quebec).
• Business centre / coworking: Coworking spaces (e.g., Regus, Spaces, La Brique, 2C2B) offer packages that include a professional head office address. This “virtual office” meets registration rules because it is a real address in Quebec where mail can be received and a room can occasionally be rented. Bloggers have popularized this solution: for example, 2C2B emphasizes that using a coworking space as a business address provides a “reliable” and professional address without the need for permanent premises ^[22], noting that self-employed workers gain visibility through it ^[21]. In practice, renting an address in such a space allows a clear separation between private life and business and increases credibility (a well-known urban address). However, this option comes at a cost (a monthly subscription) and often requires regular physical visits (even if rarely necessary). According to several testimonials, the “virtual office” has become an asset for microbusinesses, offering flexibility and a brand image ^{[27] [22]}.
• Professional business address arrangement: An entrepreneur may declare a third party's business address as their address (for example, a friend's company or their accountant's firm). This practice is legally possible, subject to agreement. The advantages include having a business address without direct fees and sometimes benefiting from the third party's mail service. The drawback is that it requires a relationship of trust and management of the implications (e.g., potentially shared mail). A variation: many remote workers choose to subscribe to a “mailing address service” (for example, community post offices) to receive their mail; this is more like a post office box, which cannot be registered as a head office (only used as a receiving address). Under the rules, a post office box cannot be used as a business's main address ^[17].
• Elected domicile and attorney: For businesses “with no presence in Quebec” (e.g., foreign entrepreneurs, or for privacy reasons), the law allows the designation of an elected domicile and/or a legal representative ^{[15] [14]}. The elected domicile is simply an address in Quebec where correspondence from the Registrar is received; it cannot serve as a legal head office. The attorney is a mandatary (an individual) who agrees to represent the business in Quebec. This option is particularly relevant for an entrepreneur based outside Quebec: for example, a Quebec consultant temporarily residing in Ontario may designate a friend or notary in Montreal as their attorney, with a Montreal address, to meet the head office location criteria. This has been a mandatory solution since April 2026 for businesses with no establishment in Quebec ^[15]. It ensures legal registration even though the business has no local physical activity.
• Home with a dedicated space: Some startups use their home but set up a separate professional space there (e.g., a home office). This strategy remains legal and can simplify accounting (e.g., tax deductions for a home office). However, local municipal regulations (zoning) and the implications for home insurance must be checked. It is a variation on the first option, sometimes covered by an official business address lease with the municipality.
• Shop or physical commercial premises: Traditionally, if the entrepreneur owns or rents commercial premises (a shop, workshop, conventional office), this address is naturally declared as the head office and principal establishment. It is the most “complete” option, but also the most expensive (high commercial rents). Today, although less common for very small businesses, it remains the preferred option whenever the nature of the activity requires it (restaurants, retailers, etc.).

Table 2 – Comparison of business address solutions (advantages/disadvantages)

Among these options, virtual offices and coworking spaces stand out as modern solutions that are very popular in Quebec. A 2021 article points out that this is a tool “intended for self-employed workers, microbusinesses and nomadic workers” that allows a business to be registered with “a reliable business address, without your offices being physically located” at that address ^[22]. In practice, many new entrepreneurs are attracted to these packages, which guarantee them a compliant business address and the appearance of a larger business. The concept of “business address services” (a business address without one's own physical head office) “is increasingly well known among Quebec entrepreneurs” ^[27].

However, the table above shows that each solution is not equally suited to every context. For example, a manufacturing or restaurant business will often need an actual physical space (workshop, store), whereas an IT consultant or an author may be able to use their home or a virtual office. Likewise, the question of the available budget will lead many small entrepreneurs to postpone renting commercial premises until the growth phase, initially preferring their home or an affordable coworking option.

Practical cases and examples

• Case of a cybersecurity microbusiness (fictional example): “CyberGuard inc.” was incorporated in 2024. The founder, who lives in Sherbrooke, initially chooses his home as the main address (located at 123 rue Principale, Sherbrooke). This “home-based” option allowed him to launch the business at no cost, in accordance with legal obligations (a local address) ^[16]. However, as soon as the first contracts with Montreal clients are secured, the team decides to subscribe to a virtual office service in Montreal. CyberGuard now uses the address of a downtown coworking space as its head office, improving its brand image (more professional invoicing, reassuring clients), while remaining fundamentally compliant with the rules (a real address in Quebec) ^[22]. This transition reflects precisely the recommendations observed: virtual business address services give self-employed workers greater “visibility” ^[21].

• Case of an entrepreneur outside Quebec: “MapleChoice s.e.n.c.”, launched by a French entrepreneur, had no physical location in Quebec. To register (necessary to sell in Quebec and participate in local public tenders), the owner had to appoint an attorney residing in Quebec City ^[15]. He designates a notary in Quebec City and uses the notary's business address as MapleChoice's legal address. This legal mandate is essential: the founder initially tried to declare a simple correspondence address (“elected domicile”) in Quebec, but the law specifies that this is not sufficient ^[15]. With an attorney and an authorized physical address, the business was duly registered with an NEQ, thereby meeting the criteria imposed since April 2026 on any company “without an address in Quebec” ^[15].

• Case of a worker cooperative: “Les Verriers du Lac”, a newly created artisan cooperative, registered its principal member's workshop (repurposed industrial premises) as its head office. Thus, the principal establishment address serves as the head office, according to the official guidance for groups of persons operating in Quebec ^[12]. Since the partners' personal addresses are spread out, the cooperative did not consider it useful to declare additional business addresses. All official communications are managed through the head office at the lake, which serves as the sole establishment.

These scenarios illustrate how choosing a corporate address is a balance between legal compliance and practical business needs. In each case, the businesses used the legal provisions discussed above (place of residence, elected domicile, attorney…) to adapt to their circumstances. A common point is the need to follow the rules: for example, any subsequent change of address (moving a workshop, switching to a virtual office) will have to be declared to the Registrar and may require a formal resolution by the officers ^{[6] [24]}.

Analysis and outlook

Statistical and economic dimension

Quebec's business landscape provides a numerical framework for the importance of this subject. In December 2023, there were 957,025 active businesses in the province ^[3]. Of these, approximately 278,278 (or 29.1%) employed at least one salaried worker, and the vast majority (70.9%) operated without employees ^[3]. From this, we can infer that there are several hundred thousand microbusinesses and self-employed workers, for whom the choice of head office often means their home or a small office. This situation highlights that “business domicile” in the strict sense is an issue affecting a very large number of Quebec entrepreneurs.

Business sectors vary, but nearly 10% of businesses with employees are in professional, scientific and technical services (a field well suited to virtual offices) ^[28]. In addition, the metropolitan areas of Montreal (50.2%) and Quebec City (9.3%) account for the majority of businesses with salaried employees ^[28]. This means that the supply of business address solutions (workspaces, virtual offices) is developing primarily in these urban areas. In outlying regions, entrepreneurs depend more on their home or more limited local options.

From a legislative standpoint, the international context is driving greater rigour. As the Lexology article indicates, Quebec has just introduced an obligation to disclose beneficial owners in the annual declaration, following a Canada-wide trend towards increased transparency ^[29]. In time, this could be accompanied by a confidential address requirement to prevent this information from being published indiscreetly. In addition, the reform concerning French in the workplace (Bill 96) does not impose direct obligations on addresses, but reinforces the idea that the head office should be connected to a French-speaking territory (for example, the law requires the proportion of workers who do not speak French to be declared in the annual update starting in 2025 ^[2]). In the future, one could imagine government expectations that a business domiciled in Quebec favour communications in French, especially if its head office is “listed” in a given area.

From a technological standpoint, digitization is increasing: a Quebec business can use the Registrar's online services, which make no distinction based on the nature of the address (as long as it exists). Although the law does not formally recognize an “electronic domicile” without a physical address, more digital services (official email, electronic signatures) can be expected to complement business address arrangements. Thus, the boundary between physical location and digital presence could evolve, especially for high-tech businesses. However, the requirement for a physical address for registration remains firm at present.

Challenges and implications for entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs, the question of a corporate address has several strategic implications:

• Privacy vs visibility: choosing a home address protects personal life but presents a modest image; conversely, a virtual office improves credibility at the risk of incurring costs. The trend is towards a compromise: for example, using a virtual address and declaring another person's elected domicile to collect mail can reconcile discretion with formality.
• Cost and scalability: many new businesses cannot afford commercial premises. Virtual offices offer a scalable solution: one can start with a minimal service (address only) and move to a full workspace as the business grows. This modularity is essential to startups' financial health. The Government of Quebec also encourages this flexibility, which supports the development of incubators and business nurseries offering business address services as added value (e.g., Fonds régional d’investissement, CDR, etc.).
• Regulatory compliance: care must be taken to keep the Registrar's file up to date at all times. The annual report (updating declaration) is an opportunity to correct or justify the head office. Entrepreneurs must understand that a change of address may require a resolution at a meeting or of the board, which involves planning. Without this, the legal form (business corporation vs sole proprietorship) may complicate the process. For example, moving the head office from city A to city B in the same province is simpler than moving between two judicial districts, where a special vote is required ^[6].
• Security and responsibilities: the domicile address is also where legal obligations are deemed to be fulfilled. For example, a creditor may serve a document at the head office. An entrepreneur must therefore choose a location where official documents can be delivered to them (and actually read). Business address services often offer mail collection, unlike a residential domicile where mail may be handled less formally.
• Trends from Europe and elsewhere: some lessons come from elsewhere. For example, in France, a concept of a “self-supporting head office” emerged (allowing registration in a parking lot, now prohibited). Quebec follows a stricter path (no phantom business domiciles). Estonia also offers e-Residency, which includes an international virtual address. In Quebec, changes in the context (more remote work, register automation) could eventually introduce hybrid models, or even “certified virtual addresses” (the equivalent of a government-certified e-Post box). Nothing exists yet, but experts suggest monitoring the rise of digital business identities.

In summary, beyond simply being an entry on a form, the corporate address influences governance (the territorial jurisdiction of the courts), taxation (the jurisdiction of Revenu Québec), communications (clearly linked to the territory) and marketing strategy (brand image). Entrepreneurs must approach this question with both pragmatism and care.

Conclusion

The study of the “corporate address” in Quebec reveals a subtle balance between strict legal obligations and the flexibility available to entrepreneurs. On the one hand, the province clearly requires a business to have a head office located in Quebec, declared to the Registrar and updated regularly ^{[1] [2]}. On the other hand, Quebec law recognizes various forms of business domicile – from a home address to a virtual office – and seeks to protect individuals' privacy by allowing declared business addresses to be used ^{[17] [18]}. Recent reforms have reinforced this trend: in 2023, transparency regarding addresses (and beneficial owners) became a regulatory priority ^{[16] [29]}.

For Quebec entrepreneurs, these rules are part of a diverse landscape: nearly one million active businesses, mainly very small ones ^[3]. Within this large group, the range of solutions is expanding, from coworking to specialized services, as accounts of experience demonstrate. A microbusiness can easily start with its living room's address, then switch to a business address service as it grows. The key is to remain compliant: for example, a business without a real address in Quebec must now have a representative there ^[15].

In conclusion, the corporate address in Quebec is a key element of a business's structure. It entails legal responsibility, influences external perceptions and must be chosen wisely. Entrepreneurs benefit from analysing the comparative advantages of the options (see Table 2), taking into account their sector, stage of development and resources. Monitoring legal developments (annual updates, owner disclosure) is also crucial to maintaining the validity of this business domicile. In the future, any regulatory changes related to new technologies (digital business identities, e-governance) or government priorities (francization, combating tax evasion) will continue to shape how entrepreneurs think about their head office. For now, the essential requirement remains that the head office be in Quebec and clearly entered in the register, ensuring transparency and legal certainty for all stakeholders ^{[1] [2]}.

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10. Government of Quebec – Registering a natural person operating a sole proprietorship (Entreprises Québec page) ^[15].

The citations above appear in the text as numbered references in square brackets, e.g., [15] or [45], in accordance with academic guidelines.