Start a Business in Laval

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

6 permits3-6 weeks💰 $50–$300

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Overview

Starting a business in Laval requires a Permis d affaires through the Service de l urbanisme. Base fee: $50–$300. French is official language — all business must operate in French (Bill 96). QST separate from GST. NEQ (Numéro d entreprise du Québec) required. MAPAQ handles food permits.

Required Permits

CRA Business Number (federal, free)
Provincial business registration (varies by province)
Municipal business licence
Zoning approval (if applicable)
Health inspection (food businesses)
Fire inspection (some cities)

Step-by-Step Process

1

CRA Business Number (federal, free)

2

Provincial business registration (varies by province)

3

Municipal business licence

4

Zoning approval (if applicable)

5

Health inspection (food businesses)

6

Fire inspection (some cities)

Costs

Estimated total: $50–$300 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Service de l urbanisme

Phone: 311 / 450-978-8000

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Common Mistakes

MAPAQ for food permits
Montreal suburb — Île Jésus
Must operate in French
Third largest city in Quebec

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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