Québec Business Permits and Exemptions Registry

A registry of merchants in Québec required to hold a license under specific consumer protection laws. The list includes travel agents, debt collectors, itinerant retailers, vehicle dealers, and money lenders, among others. Data covers active permits and exemptions linked to financial protection mechanisms for consumers.

Use Cases

• Analyze license category distribution across merchant types like travel agents and debt collection agents.
• Identify merchant categories eligible for exemptions by submitting a bond, such as road vehicle dealers.
• Monitor regulatory coverage for high-risk activities including high-cost credit agreements and debt settlement services.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from the authoritative Government and Municipalities of Québec.
• Covers multiple high-risk merchant categories defined by law, including 10 specified types.
• Includes information on both active permits and regulatory exemptions.

Limitations

• Unknown data volume (row count) and structural details (column names).
• Sample data is unavailable for previewing format and content.
• Primary descriptive text is in French, requiring translation for full English comprehension.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 25.

Geography

Québec, Canada