Renting boats and framing nautical risk
Incorporate your Berthierville business from $999, government fees included. Suited to boating and river tourism services. Fully online.
Islands, river and tourism in Lanaudière
Complete legal filings
Each incorporation includes all legal filings required to create a compliant and operational corporation from day one.
Share capital structure
Depending on the option selected, your share capital structure is prepared in a simple or advanced format to support the future evolution of your business.
Digital minute book
All corporate documents are delivered in a digital minute book, ready for electronic signature and secure record keeping.
Professional validation
Documents are prepared according to established legal standards and reviewed before delivery.
Human support
Our team supports you throughout the process and provides guidance when decisions need to be made, without unnecessary complexity.
Incorporate your business
Build your company in Quebec or federally with a strong legal structure from day one.
Keep your company’s annual filings up to date and maintain compliance of your corporate minute book.
Access professional legal templates to structure relationships with your employees, partners, and suppliers.
By opening a NBC business account.
A guided process, from information gathering to final document delivery.
Each step is designed to ensure compliance and legal consistency.
Tailor your incorporation to your needs (simple or advanced structure).
Each file is reviewed before delivery to ensure a reliable outcome.
Our incorporation guides
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Incorporation
Discover the complete guide to incorporation in Quebec. Essential steps, expert tips and key information to create and manage your corporation.
The Complete Guide to Incorporating in Quebec (QBCA)
Everything you need to know to incorporate under the Quebec Business Corporations Act. Key actors, articles, costs and the process explained simply.
The Complete Guide to Federal Incorporation in Canada (CBCA)
Incorporate your business under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Key actors, articles, annual costs and the federal incorporation process explained clearly.
The Complete Guide to Incorporating in Ontario (OBCA)
Incorporate your business under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. Key actors, articles, annual costs and the provincial incorporation process explained clearly.
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Berthierville: the river and its archipelago
Berthierville borders Lake Saint-Pierre and its island archipelago, an area known for pleasure boating, fishing, hunting and nature tourism. Marinas, boat rentals, outfitters, accommodation and nautical services form an important share of the economy.
Handing a boat to a client
Renting a boat, pontoon or kayak creates a particular situation: your client takes control of property you own, on the water, often without formal training. An accident can involve your client, a third party, and the vessel itself.
Three protections combine. The corporation, which stops a claim from reaching your personal assets. Insurance designed for commercial boat rental, distinct from a pleasure policy. And a rental contract setting permitted use, required competence and the renter's responsibilities.
Note: navigation falls largely under federal rules, which impose safety equipment requirements and sometimes operator competency. Those obligations persist whatever your legal form.
Online incorporation, reviewed by lawyers
Our pricing includes government fees. See our online incorporation guide or start your incorporation.
By opening a NBC business account.
Provincial or federal for a Berthierville business?
For an activity operated in Quebec, the provincial regime fits. Boating safety rules are federal and apply regardless of your incorporation regime.
A short, concentrated season
Like many nautical businesses, yours probably earns most of its revenue between May and September. A corporation lets you retain those profits at small-business rates and smooth your personal income across the year.
Your obligations once incorporated
Annual updating declaration, a current minute book, a separate corporate tax return and resolutions recording major decisions.
Common questions from Berthierville entrepreneurs
Does a waiver signed by the renter protect me? It has value, but it does not cover everything, notably poor vessel maintenance or negligence on your part.
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