A key for enterprises
The Québec enterprise number (NEQ) is a ten-digit numerical identifier assigned to enterprises that register in the enterprise register. It simplifies identification of the enterprise when dealing with public bodies and business partners. The NEQ is one of the Québec government’s measures to simplify regulatory procedures for enterprises.
How to obtain a Québec enterprise number?
An enterprise obtains a Québec enterprise number (NEQ) when it registers with the Registraire des entreprises.
Who can obtain a Québec enterprise number?
Any enterprise that is registered in the enterprise register is assigned a Québec enterprise number. This number, as well as information about the enterprise, is then made available on the enterprise register’s site free of charge.
What is the Québec enterprise number for?
The Québec enterprise number simplifies and streamlines dealings between enterprises and Québec government departments and agencies, such as when enterprises want to register for government programs and services.
It can be used with the following government departments and agencies, among others:
- Commission de la construction du Québec
- Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail
- Commission des transports du Québec
- Commission des relations du travail
- Emploi-Québec
- Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation
- Office de la protection du consommateur
- Office québécois de la langue française
- Régie du bâtiment du Québec
- Revenu Québec
- Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec
- Services Québec – Businesses
