Instructions for searching for an enterprise in the enterprise register
You can search for an enterprise in the enterprise register by Québec enterprise number (NEQ), by name or keywords. Below are the steps to follow to conduct such searches.
Search by NEQ
- Enter the Québec enterprise number of the enterprise in question.
- Click on “Search.”
It should be noted that it is not useful to specify the scope of a search by NEQ since the first two digits of the number correspond to a type of legal system. Consult the list of legal systems.
Search by name or keywords
To conduct a search by name or keywords, you must select the type of search and scope of the search.
Search by name
- Enter the exact name of the enterprise.
- Select “Search by name.”
- Select “Scope of the search.”
- Click on “Search.”
Keyword search
- Enter a maximum of four words, separated by spaces.
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Select “Search by keywords” or “Search by related words.”
- Keywords: The search by keywords includes the words specified and words with almost identical spellings.
- Related words: The search by related words includes the words specified, words with almost identical spellings and their semantic equivalents (words with the same meaning). This type of search produces a more comprehensive result, including certain synonyms of the words sought.
- Select “Scope of the search.”
- Click on “Search.”
Scope of the search
Partnerships
Sole proprietorships
Legal person
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The search is conducted using the current or previous name of a business corporation, an association or a group, a natural person operating a sole proprietorship or a legal person. This search excludes all of the other names that these enterprises use, such as assumed names, trademarks, and so on.
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| Other names
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This search focuses solely on all of the other names used in Québec by the enterprises, such as assumed names, trademarks, and so on.
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All
(default)
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This search is conducted using all of the names declared in the register of sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal persons.
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Words to avoid in searches by keywords or related words
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Words of a general nature
Certain overly general words cannot be used alone for the search, except for a search by name.
A search conducted using the words listed opposite would produce too many results. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
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Restaurant
Hotel
Industry
Service counter
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Words related to types of enterprises
These words related to types of enterprises cannot be used alone for the search, except for a search by name.
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Cie, Co., Cies, Cos., Compagnie, Companies, Company
Corp., Corporation, Corporations
Enr, Enrg
Inc, Incorporated, Incorporée
Limited, Limitée
Reg'd
Société, Sociétés, Societies, Society
SENC, S.E.N.C., SENCRL, S.E.N.C.R.L
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Articles and prepositions used alone
These articles and prepositions cannot be used alone for the search, except for a search by name.
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Aux, at
D’, de, du, des, of the
En, in
Et
L’, le, les, the
Chez
Of
And
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Consult the list of files found
When you conduct a search using a file number or a Québec enterprise number (NEQ), the enterprise’s information statement is immediately displayed.
When you conduct a search by name or keywords or related words, the result will comprise several enterprises listed according to the following criteria:
- the enterprise’s file number or NEQ;
- the name of the enterprise;
- the elected domicile;
- the registration status;
- the date of registration.
Furthermore, the total number of files found for the search is disclosed. All of these items allow you to select the right file to consult.
In addition to the items mentioned earlier, each enterprise file includes:
- the establishments;
- related persons (directors, partners, and so on);
- the other names used in Québec;
- microfilmed and digitized documents.
You can print an enterprise’s file.
Consult a specific file
To consult a file you must click on the hyperlink containing the enterprise’s file number or the Québec enterprise number (NEQ). You will then have access to the enterprise’s information statement.
You can save or print the enterprise’s file once the information is displayed.
The following sections contain complementary information that will help you search for a file or consult it:
- Enterprise register file details
- Enterprise register terminology
- Central enterprise database (FCE) (archived since January 1, 1994)
- Database of public authorities
- List of legal systems