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Financing and development

Expansions are one of the most important stages in the development of a business. There are two major factors to consider in the expansion process: appropriate objectives and strategies and the funds needed to carry out this important stage of growth.

  • Your municipal business partners
    At the borough level, several organisations can help you start a business and its preliminary financing. Do not hesitate to contact them!
  • Relocating your operations
    Our team of specialists can help you find another location on the Island of Montreal.
  • Financing
    An overview for the various sources of financing available to business. See also our Municipal business partners section!
  • Municipal assistance programs for business
    The city’s various assistance programs aimed at modernizing and renovating commercial streets and industrial buildings. Many projects are underway!
  • Industrial zones
    Island-wide, many industrial and mixed-use zones are available. Individual profiles are available in this section, plus our Montréal business interactive map
  • Social economy
    At the borough level, several organisations (CLD, CDEC, etc.) can help you start your project. Do not hesitate to contact them.
  • Major projects in Montréal
    Real estate developments on the island: some 130 projects, each with detailed information!
  • Culture
    Financial assistance is available to cultural organizations and the boroughs from under the cultural financial assistance programs offered each year.
  • Design Montréal
    Design Montréal takes an interdisciplinary approach, very often working in partnership with the boroughs, private businesses, presentation venues and research centres in Montréal..
  • Montréal Film and TV Commission
    The Montréal Film and TV Commission works in tandem with the Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision du Québec to offer services to producers considering Montréal as a shooting location.
  • Conseil des arts
    Financial support from the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) allows arts organizations that meet eligibility requirements to solicit donations from foundations, businesses and individuals, and to issue tax receipts for donations.
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Information about taxation and property assessment (reserved for real estate professionals).

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