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Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale
Support for business transfers and acquisitions
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Je veux acheter ou transférer une entreprise supports Quebec businesses planning business transitions and acquisitions that create value. It funds productivity improvements before transfer, succession planning, acquisition financing, and post-acquisition growth projects such as equipment optimization, workforce support, and export development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects to improve productivity before a business transfer.
- Planning the business succession process.
- Financing the acquisition of a business.
- Post-acquisition projects to support growth, including equipment optimization, workforce support, and export development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in Quebec.
- Collective entrepreneurship ventures.
- Businesses involved in acquisition or sale transactions.
Who is not eligible
- Health-care staffing agencies.
- Accounting firms.
- Cryptocurrency businesses.
- Finance and insurance businesses.
- Legal services, public relations and media, and land development businesses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Agencies supplying health-care personnel.
- Accounting firms.
- Cryptocurrency-related businesses.
- Finance and insurance companies.
- Real estate land development, public relations and media, and legal services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s financing objectives.
- Ability of the project to support a successful business transfer.
- Overall fit with the applicant’s financial needs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact your account manager
- Discuss your financing needs and project with your account manager.
- Step 2: Submit an inquiry
- Fill out the online form on the program page.
- Step 3: Follow up with the funding provider
- Use the provided contact channels for additional information and guidance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on the applicant’s overall financing needs.
- Applicants may be offered financing solutions tailored to their situation.
- Applicants are directed to contact a account manager or submit the online form for follow-up.
Additional information
- Conditions may apply, and guarantees or sureties may be required.
- Applicants may receive customized business support.
- Advisory support and access to experts and partners are available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale Program
What is the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale?
Je veux acheter ou transférer une entreprise supports Quebec businesses planning business transitions and acquisitions that create value. It funds productivity improvements before transfer, succession planning, acquisition financing, and post-acquisition growth projects such as equipment optimization, workforce support, and export development.
Who is eligible for the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale program?
To be eligible for the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale program, you must:
Business established in Quebec
Registered with the Quebec business registry
Positive economic impact for Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale?
Projects to improve productivity before a business transfer.
Planning the business succession process.
Financing the acquisition of a business.
Post-acquisition projects to support growth, including equipment optimization, workforce support, and export development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at none or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale available?
The Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale?
Loan for Business Acquisition or Sale is funded by Investissement Québec (IQ)