Entrepreneurship

Support for immigrants starting a business in Montreal

1 in 3 immigrants is an entrepreneur – are you one of them?

If you already owned a business in your country of origin or if you are looking to offer a service that’s not yet available in Quebec, we can offer guidance.

Familiarize yourself with Quebec’s entrepreneurial landscape

PROMIS offers a variety of services to inform you about your business ideas.

  • Information about the entrepreneurial system in Quebec and Montreal: financial players, target clientele, business registration, business plan, labour norms, etc.
  • Themed workshops on specialized topics related to entrepreneurship and running a business
  • Networking with other members of Montreal’s business community
  • Referrals to our business development partners for longer-term support and referral to appropriate ressources.

In additional to entrepreneurial guidance, you will also be directed towards other services as needed, such as French courses and family support.

INFORMING YOURSELF ABOUT BUSINESS is
the way to go

The only entrepreneurship information program in Quebec designed exclusively for immigrants.

  • Understand Quebec’s entrepreneurial landscape
  • Stay up to date on news related to entrepreneurship and business management

Book an appointment

Schedule a meeting with one of our advisors to discover our immigrant-facing services.

Events that promote progress

These entrepreneurial activities will help you along your journey and introduce you to key people.

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March 19, 2026

Le rôle des émeutes dans l’histoire du Québec

Jeudi le 19 mars, de 14 h à 16 h Le Québec est l’une des sociétés les plus pacifistes au monde, où la violence contre les personnes est rarissime. Pourtant le Québec a connu son lot …

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March 20, 2026

Vos droits et responsabilités en cas de séparation

Vendredi le 20 mars, de 14 h à 16 h Se séparer sans perdre ses repères : vos droits et responsabilités Cette conférence s’adresse aux parents qui vivent une séparation, un divorce ou la fin d’une union …

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March 24, 2026

Les testaments

Mardi le 24 mars, de 14 h à 16 h Saviez-vous qu’au Canada seulement la moitié des personnes ont un testament? Le pourcentage est encore plus faible pour les adultes de 35-54 ans : seulement 3 …

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March 26, 2026

Vers la résidence permanente

Jeudi le 26 mars, de 14 h à 16 h Comprendre la résidence permanente et le programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires (PTET) Cet atelier vise à vulgariser l’information juridique concernant la résidence permanente ainsi que le statut …

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March 27, 2026

Le droit de la famille

Vendredi le 27 mars, de 14 h à 16 h Découvrez les multiples visages du droit et de la famille au Québec Le droit québécois reconnaît aujourd’hui quatre statuts conjugaux: mariage, union civile, union parentale et union …

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March 28, 2026

Clinique d’impôt de PROMIS

Saturdays March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Hello, Tax season is approaching, along with the start of our Tax Clinic! At PROMIS’ Tax Clinic, you …

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April 4, 2026

Clinique d’impôt de PROMIS

Saturdays April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Hello, Tax season is approaching, along with the start of our Tax Clinic! At PROMIS’ Tax Clinic, you can …

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April 11, 2026

Clinique d’impôt de PROMIS

Saturdays April 11, April 18, and April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Hello, Tax season is approaching, along with the start of our Tax Clinic! At PROMIS’ Tax Clinic, you can receive help …

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April 18, 2026

Clinique d’impôt de PROMIS

Saturdays April 18, and April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Hello, Tax season is approaching, along with the start of our Tax Clinic! At PROMIS’ Tax Clinic, you can receive help from our …

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April 25, 2026

Clinique d’impôt de PROMIS

Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Hello, Tax season is approaching, along with the start of our Tax Clinic! At PROMIS’ Tax Clinic, you can receive help from our volunteers to file your …

Our immigrant entrepreneurship team

Our team of advisors will be with you every step of the way, from validating your idea to developing your business plan.

Luc Osmani

Project Manager, Immigrant Entrepreneurship