Administered by Government of Quebec · Last verified: July 2026
Investissement Quebec offers financing for buying or selling a business, supporting both buyers seeking acquisition financing and sellers planning a succession. Projects start at a minimum of $250,000 (or $25,000 for social economy enterprises), with a possible payment moratorium. The business must be registered in Quebec and keep its head office and strategic functions in the province.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityInvestissement Quebec Business Acquisition and Transfer Loan is generally open to incorporated, partnership businesses, in Quebec. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Loans on projects from $250,000. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Contact an Investissement Quebec account director at 1 844 474-6367 2. Submit the transaction details through the online form
$250,000 to $2 million per company (up to $4 million with co-investors)
INCENTIVELoans up to $300,000, or up to $450,000 when combined with the innovation fund
INCENTIVEUp to $25,000 in financing