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Quebec

Quebec runs provincial licensing through Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, with a municipal business license on top. First-year costs for a single site typically land between $1,400 and $4,600, and the slowest item runs about 7 weeks. Filings and signage must be available in French.

Quebec runs provincial licensing through Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, with a municipal business license on top. First-year costs for a single site typically land between $1,400 and $4,600, and the slowest item runs about 7 weeks. Filings and signage must be available in French.

Typical first-year fees

$1,400 - $4,600 CAD

$1,400 - $4,600 CAD

Slowest item

7 weeks

7 weeks

Region

Canada

Canada

Who issues what

Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux; Quebec Ministry of Health; Quebec corporate registry

Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux; Quebec Ministry of Health; Quebec corporate registry

The local layer

Municipal business licenses are issued separately from the provincial layer in almost every city. Budget for both.

Municipal business licenses are issued separately from the provincial layer in almost every city. Budget for both.

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