The Québec government is making every effort to make its province a premiere destination for businesses. To this end, the Government of Québec recently launched the new Québec Investment Program (QIP), which — as its name implies — is designed to make it easier for companies to invest in business opportunities in Québec. This program has been established with the intention of encouraging businesses from around the globe to locate their operations in this Canadian province. In this article, we’ll explain exactly what QIP is, what sort of investments it aims to attract, how you can get involved and much more…

What Does The Québec Investment Program Offer?

The Québec Investor Program offers foreign investors the chance to invest in Québec-based businesses. This program offers select individuals the ability to invest $500,000 CAD per business per year. The program offers investors a 15% return on their investment for a period of five years. There are two ways to participate in QIP. You can either invest in a specialized fund or you can make a direct investment in one of the government-approved businesses in Québec. The Québec Investment Program provides a number of advantages to the businesses operating in Québec wherein businesses that receive funding through the program are required to repay the investment with an interest rate of 15% after five years.

Why Should You Care About The Québec Investment Program?

The Québec Investment Program is designed to make it easier for non-Canadian investors to start businesses in Québec and receive funding. Because you are investing in a Canadian province, your investment is eligible for special tax treatment under the Canada-Québec Tax Treaty. This treaty allows investors to reap the benefits of investing in Canadian businesses while enjoying the same tax benefits as if they had invested back home. This program effectively allows you to start a business in Québec without having to worry about navigating the complexities of both doing business in another country and the local language.

How To Participate In QIP? 

Investors have to apply online through a government-approved intermediary in order to participate in this program. Once the Québec government has approved your application, you will receive a participation agreement that outlines all the terms and conditions of your investment. In order to be approved for participation in QIP, you will have to meet certain conditions. These conditions include:

• You must be a resident of a country that has a tax treaty with Canada.
• You cannot be a Canadian citizen or Québec resident.
• You must have a net worth of at least $800,000 CAD.
• You must have the necessary experience and expertise to actively manage your investment.
• You must sign a participation agreement with the government of Québec that outlines the terms and conditions of your investment.

If you’re thinking about investing in a new business opportunity and are intrigued by the idea of doing so outside of your home country, then you should learn more about how you can take advantage of opportunities like those offered by QIP.