3. Registered office address
Step 3 of 5 · Previous: Company name · Next: Directors and shareholders
Every Quebec share corporation must declare a registered office address at incorporation. This address is recorded with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) and is your corporation’s official address.
Legal requirements
The registered office must:
- Be located in Quebec — required for a corporation formed under Quebec’s Business Corporations Act
- Be able to receive physical mail at all times — government notices, REQ correspondence, tax documents, etc.
- May be your home, apartment, commercial office, or virtual office
This address will be public and visible to anyone searching the enterprise register. If you prefer not to show your home address, consider a commercial or virtual office address.
The five fields
Street address
Civic number and street name. Example: 1234 Main Street
City
Municipality where the registered office is located.
Province
Set to Quebec for a provincial Quebec incorporation.
Postal code
Canadian postal code format: A1A 1A1
Suite / unit (optional)
Office, suite, or unit number if applicable.
What this address is used for
The registered office is used for:
- All official mail for your corporation
- Government notices (REQ, Revenu Québec, CRA)
- Tax correspondence (returns, assessments)
- Service of legal documents
You can change the registered office after incorporation by filing an update declaration with the REQ. Fees may apply.
Next step
With the registered office declared, it's time for the people behind the corporation: directors, officers, and shareholders. Continue with step 4 — Directors and shareholders.
Your registered office can be your home
A form of about 20 minutes, $497 all included, government fees included. We prepare, review, and file your application with the Registraire des entreprises.