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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund program?

To be eligible for the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund program, you must: Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) Business undergoing family succession or new acquisition

Q: Where is the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund available?

The SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Q: Is the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund?

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund is funded by SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Helps facilitate SME transfers with beneficial financing options

Loans and Capital investments

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest

Overview

The SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund offers financial assistance up to $50,000 to facilitate the transfer of SMEs for family succession or new acquisitions. The program provides a two-year interest-free period and a repayment moratorium on the principal for the initial three months, with a possible extension up to two years.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop an online presence

Buying or selling a company

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents

Activities funded

Business succession through family transfer.
Acquisition of an existing small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

Eligibility

The applicant must be a small or medium-sized business (PME) seeking business transfer support.
The project must involve a business transfer, such as a family succession or a new acquisition.

Who is eligible?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking ownership transfer

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located in the Lac-St-Jean Ouest region.

How to apply

Initial registration

Contact the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest organization to obtain information about the Transfer Strategy Fund.
Check your eligibility for the funding program.

Preparation of the application file

Develop a transfer plan for your business, whether it involves a family succession or a buyout.
Gather all necessary financial documents, including your recent financial statements and future projections.
Write a resume or biography of the key individuals involved in the transfer.

Submission of the request

Submit your complete file to SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest through their preferred submission method, whether by email, mail, or in person.
Confirm that all sections of the application form have been duly completed.

Follow-up on the request

Wait for the confirmation of receipt of your request from the organization.
Contact SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest for any questions or updates regarding your request.

Additional information

Interest-free period applies for two years following loan approval.
A moratorium on principal repayments is available for the first three months, with the possibility of extending up to two years.
Beneficiaries benefit from a competitive interest rate for the duration of the loan.
The maximum loan amortization period is seven years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.