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MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession
Support for business succession services
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program helps entrepreneurs finance specialized services for business succession or transfer in Quebec. It covers due diligence, transfer agreement preparation, and professional fees, up to 50% of costs and a maximum of $15,000 per beneficiary.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Rivière-du-Loup
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business succession and transfer projects.
- Acquisition of part or all of a business in Quebec.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs receiving FLI financing from an MRC or a municipality with MRC powers.
- Family members, employees, external buyers, and collective succession groups.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without FLI financing.
- Buyers of businesses not legally constituted in Quebec or Canada.
- Applicants who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents, when not incorporated.
Eligible expenses
- Due diligence to determine fair market value.
- Preparation of the business transfer agreement.
- Professional fees for specialists such as accountants, lawyers, notaries, or HR experts.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the FQM and the local MRC or delegated organization.
- If approved, the authorized amount is paid by the MRC or delegated body.
- Funding follows the terms established under the FLI-supported project.
Additional information
- The program is intended to support business succession and transfer in the region.
- The local MRC or delegated body pays the amount authorized by the FQM.
- This assistance is presented as a new tool for entrepreneurship succession on its territory.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession Program
What is the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession?
This program helps entrepreneurs finance specialized services for business succession or transfer in Quebec. It covers due diligence, transfer agreement preparation, and professional fees, up to 50% of costs and a maximum of $15,000 per beneficiary.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession program?
To be eligible for the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession program, you must:
FLI-financed entrepreneur
Business established in Quebec
Succession-related project
What expenses are eligible under MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession?
Business succession and transfer projects.
Acquisition of part or all of a business in Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession?
You can contact MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC).
Where is the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession available?
The MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Business Succession is a Grant and Funding