Applying to immigrate to Québec as an entrepreneur – Stream 3: Business takeover

Here are the steps for applying for permanent selection under this component of the Entrepreneur Program.

You can submit an application at any time.

There is no maximum number of applications to be received.

Prepare your application carefully to avoid lengthening the processing time.

To consult or print the documents in PDF format, you must use Adobe Reader software, available free of charge on the Adobe website.

You can fill in forms directly on-screen, then print and sign them. 

MANDATORY FORMS FOR BOTH PROFILES:

• Application for permanent selection: Entrepreneur Program (PDF 507 Kb) (in French only)
• Application for permanent selection: Appendix – Entrepreneur Program – Stream 3 (PDF 234 Kb) (in French only)
• Guide to writing the narrative document - Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed workers (PDF 142 Kb). The spouse or common-law partner included in the application must also complete and attach this document.
• Succession Plan – Entrepreneur Program - Stream 3 (PDF 306 Kb) (in French only)
• Service offer – Entrepreneur Program - Stream 3 (PDF 189 Kb) (in French only)

FORM TO BE ATTACHED ONLY IF APPLICABLE:

• Declaration of consent – Immigration of a minor child accompanied by only one parent (PDF 129 Kb)

This form is required if you wish to include your dependent child(ren) under 18 years of age in your application without the other parent accompanying you. This form must be completed and signed by the non-accompanying parent. You must also submit a photocopy of the non-accompanying parent's identity document.

Override

If you have any information or documents that, in your opinion, support your selection under override, you may submit them at the same time, so that they can be evaluated, if needed. For more details about the review of a request for permanent selection under override, please consult the Pouvoir de dérogation section (PDF 501 Kb) of the Guide des procédures d’immigration (in French only).

We would like to emphasize that the use of this discretionary power is exceptional and is at the discretion of the Minister.

Full payment of the required fee must be included with the required forms and documents.

The following fees apply to the review of an application for permanent selection as of January 1, 2026. These fees are adjusted annually on January 1. 

Principal applicant: $1,272

Wife or husband, spouse or common-law partner: $201

Each dependent child: $201

The fees must be paid:

• in full
• in Canadian funds only
• by you or a third party
• when the application is filed or mailed

These fees are not refundable even if your application is rejected.

Accepted payment methods

You may pay by the following payment methods.

By credit card

You must complete and sign the Payment by credit card form (PDF 140 Kb) and attach it to your application, otherwise it will be returned to you. Please clearly indicate the amount to be paid on the form. 

If the credit card transaction is declined, you will not be notified and your entire file will be returned to you by regular mail.

By postal money order and bank draft

The following postal money orders, cheques and bank drafts are accepted:

• Canada Post money order
• Bank draft drawn on a Canadian bank

Postal money orders and bank drafts must be:

• Made out to the Minister of Finance of Québec
• Mailed to the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, together with your application
• Identified with with your name in print on the back

The following payment methods are not accepted:

• Cash payments
• Personal cheques
• Traveller’s cheques

You must send your complete application by mail, in one envelope.

You must attach to your application:

• The following forms :  
  • Application for permanent selection; 
  • Appendix to Application for Permanent Selection; 
  • Narrative document; 
  • Takeover plan;
  • Offer of service;
  • Other forms applicable to your situation;; 
• The documents to be submitted in support of your application
• The payment of the fees required to review your application

Ensure you send a complete application to avoid it being returned to you unprocessed.

You do not need to retain a paid representative to undertake your immigration process. No priority or special treatment will be granted to you if you use the services of an immigration professional.

If you do decide to retain a paid representative, see the Get represented in your immigration procedures page.