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MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
Interest-free succession financing for businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
An interest-free repayable loan supports business succession in Bellechasse. It helps entrepreneurs acquire a significant stake in an existing company and covers acquisition-related expenses.
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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
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business succession projects involving an existing company
- Acquisition of a significant ownership stake in an existing business
Documents Needed
- Loan application form and business plan
- Proof of ownership rights in the company
- Agreement with the current owner(s)
- Supporting documents for the acquisition transaction
- Financial documents requested by DÉB
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs seeking to acquire a significant stake in an existing company
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the DÉB territory
- Applicants not pursuing a planned business succession
- Applicants seeking a simple business buyout without succession planning
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of ownership shares or voting shares
- Professional fees directly related to the acquisition
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory served by Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB)
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by DÉB
- Project must meet the succession requirements
- If approved, an agreement is signed with DÉB
- Proof of ownership documents are attached to the agreement
Additional information
- Managed by Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB).
- The loan requires a first-year capital payment holiday.
- Repayment is made over a maximum of seven years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) Program
What is the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)?
An interest-free repayable loan supports business succession in Bellechasse. It helps entrepreneurs acquire a significant stake in an existing company and covers acquisition-related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) program, you must:
Acquire at least 25% of an existing company
Company must be in DÉB territory
Project must support business succession
What expenses are eligible under MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)?
Business succession projects involving an existing company
Acquisition of a significant ownership stake in an existing business
Where is the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) available?
The MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)?
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève) is funded by MRC de Bellechasse