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MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports business acquisitions through term loans for eligible sectors
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
The Fonds local d'investissement (FLI) - volet "entreprise à acquérir" provides a term loan of up to $25,000 to support the acquisition of 25% to 50% of voting shares in an existing Quebec-registered company. Eligible activities include purchases in the manufacturing, tertiary traditional, tourism, and agri-food sectors, along with professional service fees related to the acquisition.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Bécancour
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Acquisition of a significant ownership stake (25% to 50%) in an existing business in eligible sectors such as manufacturing, retail, services, tourism, or agri-food.
- Formation of business partnerships or joint ventures to jointly acquire and manage a qualifying company.
Eligibility
- The business must operate in the manufacturing, traditional tertiary (such as retail or services), tourism, or agri-food sectors.
- The applicant must acquire between 25% and 50% of the voting shares of an existing business.
- The business must be registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ).
- The applicant’s cash investment must be at least equal to the amount of funding requested.
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing sector companies
- Traditional tertiary sector businesses (retail, services, etc.)
- Tourism sector businesses
- Agri-food sector businesses
Who is not eligible
- Primary agricultural sector businesses.
- General construction contractors.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of voting shares (ownership titles) of the targeted company.
- Professional service fees related to the acquisition transaction.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses registered in the MRC Bécancour region of Quebec.
How to apply
1
Eligibility Assessment
- Check if the business sector of the company is eligible (manufacturing, services, trade, tourism, agri-food).
- Confirm that the company does not operate in non-eligible sectors (primary agriculture, general construction).
- Conduct a diagnosis to assess the possibility of acquiring an existing company with a share of 25% to 50%.
2
Preparation of the documentation
- Prepare the required documents proving registration in the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ).
- Organize the documents related to the capital contribution to match the amount of financial assistance requested.
- Compile the documentation of professional service fees related to the acquisition transaction.
3
Financial arrangement
- Develop a plan that integrates the assistance of the Local Investment Fund with financing from other financial partners.
- Description of the terms and timelines of the term loan (up to $25,000, for a maximum of 84 months).
4
Submission of the application
- Fill out the funding application form specific to this component of the FLI.
- Attach any documentation and proof of compliance with the program requirements.
- Submit the application via the organization's online portal or by mail according to the provided instructions.
5
Request Tracking
Regularly check the status of the request via the portal or contact the organization for updates.
Additional information
- Financial assistance provided is always designed to complement funding from other financial partners.
- The recipient must contribute a minimum equity amount equal to the financial aid requested.
