Entering the Canadian market
Choose a target province, test the market and use CETA.
4 questions coveredFor businesses
Getting support: networks and professionals
Before paying a provider, start with French and Canadian public networks, which offer assessments, market studies and introductions.
For immigration, only lawyers, Quebec notaries and regulated consultants (RCIC) can be paid to represent you before IRCC.
Guides in this section
Questions this section answers
- What public support exists for exporting to Canada?
- How do I check that an immigration consultant is authorised?
- When do I need a Canadian accountant or lawyer?
Official sources
- Business France / Team France Export (in French) (Business France)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (Government of Canada)
More Business topics
Incorporation and structure
Federal or provincial incorporation, subsidiary or branch.
4 questions coveredGST/HST/PST/QST and tax
Which tax to charge, to whom, and when to register.
4 questions coveredImport-export and customs
Customs, rules of origin, labelling and logistics.
3 questions coveredE-commerce and banking
Selling online to Canadians and getting paid in dollars.
3 questions coveredHiring and posting staff
Work permits, postings and social security.
4 questions covered