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.

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Events that promote progress

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

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April 7, 2026

Les facteurs de risque des maladies du cœur et de l’AVC

Mardi le 7 avril, de 14 h 30 à 16 h 30 Informations sur la conférence en ligne fournies à la confirmation. Découvrez comment protéger votre cœur et votre cerveau ! Participez à notre webinaire interactif pour …

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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 16, 2026

Conférence: 2026, année électorale au Québec

Jeudi le 16 avril, de 14 h à 16 h Aux élections d’octobre prochain, les électeurs pourront choisir parmi un nombre record de partis politiques susceptibles de faire élire des députés à l’Assemblée nationale. On en profitera …

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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 21, 2026

La Loi de la protection de la jeunesse et la DPJ

Mardi le 21 avril | À 14 h, 14 h 30, 15 h et 15 h 30 Lors de cette présentation, il sera question de la Loi de la protection de la jeunesse du Québec et …

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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 …

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