
MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial aid for entrepreneurs acquiring Quebec businesses
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The "Relève entreprise" grant offers financial assistance up to a maximum of $15,000 to entrepreneurs benefiting from a Fonds local d’investissement (FLI) loan to support the succession or transfer of businesses in the MRC Beauce-Centre. Eligible activities include due diligence for market value assessment, preparation of business transfer agreements, and professional fees for specialists involved in business succession projects.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant offers financial assistance aimed at facilitating the acquisition or transfer of businesses in the MRC Beauce-Centre area by covering specific service costs. The financing modalities ensure support is provided for specialized services required during the business succession process.
- Co-financing covers up to 50% of the total costs incurred for eligible services, such as due diligence and preparation of business takeover agreements.
- A maximum financial assistance of $15,000 plus taxes is available per recipient, ensuring affordability of essential services during the business acquisition process.
Activities funded
This grant provides financial assistance for entrepreneurs engaged in business succession or acquisition projects within the MRC Beauce-Centre. It supports specific activities related to the evaluation and legal acquisition processes of businesses.
- Conducting due diligence to determine the fair market value of a business.
- Preparation of the business acquisition agreement.
- Payment of professional fees for specialists involved in the business succession project, such as accountants, lawyers, notaries, or human resources experts.
Eligibility
The eligibility for this grant is based on specific requirements related to the entrepreneur and the business to be acquired.
- The entrepreneur must benefit from financing by a Local Investment Fund (FLI) from an MRC or a municipality exercising MRC powers.
- The business to be acquired must be legally constituted in Quebec.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses incurred in the process of acquiring a business through financial support for specialized services.
- Due diligence services to determine the fair market value of a business.
- Preparation of the business acquisition agreement.
- Professional fees for specialists such as accountants, lawyers, notaries, and human resource experts involved in the business succession project.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically available to entrepreneurs benefiting from local investment fund (FLI) financing in specific regions of Quebec. Eligible locations are targeted to facilitate business succession or transfer within the MRC jurisdictions.
- MRC Beauce-Centre, Quebec.
How to apply
1
Validate eligibility
- Contact Diane Pouliot to confirm your eligibility for the grant.
- Email: diane.pouliot@bceconomique.com
- Phone: 418 397-4354, extension 223
2
Prepare the application file
- Gather all necessary documents demonstrating compliance with the grant criteria, such as proof of FLI funding.
- Prepare the documents related to the business you intend to acquire, including legal documentation and valuation details.
- Create a list of required professional services and obtain corresponding quotes if necessary.
3
Submission of the application
Submit your complete application file to the designated point of contact or according to the procedure provided by the funding source.
4
Response from the funding organization
- Wait for confirmation or further instructions after submitting your application.
- Respond promptly to any additional requests for information or documents.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The aid will cover up to 50% of the eligible expenses, with a maximum of $15,000 plus taxes per beneficiary.
- The grant is specifically intended to aid in the acquisition process of a business, emphasizing diligence and professional advisory costs.
- The public aid for projects of a similar nature cannot be combined, to avoid overlapping financial support for the same initiative.
Contacts
diane.pouliot@bceconomique.com
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