Find your ideal accountant in Montreal

Montreal is Quebec’s largest city and the province’s economic, commercial, and financial hub. With more than 1.7 million residents in the city and nearly 4 million in its metropolitan area, it is home to over 400 corporate headquarters and boasts a highly diversified economy: finance and financial services, technology and video games, aerospace, film and culture, design, and retail. This concentration of businesses, self-employed professionals, and startups creates accounting needs as varied as the city itself.

Whether you run an SME in Mile End, a video game studio, a professional services firm in downtown Montreal, or are self-employed, you need an accountant who understands your situation and your industry. Bankeo helps you find the right one, without wasting any time.

Accounting needs in Montreal vary greatly depending on the business profile. Tech startups and video game studios seek guidance on R&D (SR&ED) and multimedia development tax credits, as well as financing and growth. Businesses in the financial sector and professional services industry aim for rigorous tax optimization and flawless compliance. Retailers, restaurants, and service-based businesses expect reliable bookkeeping, management of the GST (5%) and QST (9.975%), and the preparation of tax returns.

Self-employed individuals and private clients, on the other hand, are looking for a trusted professional to handle their taxes and financial planning. Whatever your needs, Bankeo connects you, for free, with vetted accountants who are familiar with the Montreal economy.

In Montreal, certain sectors have very specific accounting needs. Here are the most relevant specialties for the city:

• Startups and Tech : SR&ED and multimedia tax credits, financing, and growth for startups and video game studios.
• Consultants and Professional Services : invoicing, expense tracking, and tax optimization for knowledge workers.
• Real Estate : taxation of rental income, capital gains, and property ownership structures in urban areas.
• Retail : GST/QST management, profit margins, and bookkeeping for retailers and restaurants.
• NPO : financial reporting, grants, and compliance for non-profit organizations.
• Self-Employed Individuals : tax returns, tax instalments, and deductions for the self-employed.

Bankeo connects you for free with an accountant in your industry in Montreal, with no obligation.

How much does Bankeo’s service cost in Montreal?

According to the Bankeo Fee Barometer, most businesses pay between $500 and $6,000 per year, with a median of around $3,000.

Are the accountants vetted?

many are CPAs and members of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA Québec)

How does Bankeo find my ideal accountant in Montreal?

We start with your situation: your industry, your status (business, self-employed, individual), and your needs. We’ll introduce you to the right match, as many accountants as needed to make you feel comfortable, and guide you through the selection process. Matching is often completed within 48 hours.

Does the accountant know about Quebec taxes?

Yes. The accountants in our network are well-versed in Quebec’s tax rules: the 5% federal GST and the 9.975% QST, as well as filing returns with Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency. You’ve found the right partner for your tax compliance needs.

Can I find an accountant in Montreal who specializes in my industry?

Yes. Montreal is home to a wide variety of industries: technology and video games, finance, aerospace, film and culture, retail, and services. We’ll connect you with an accountant who understands your industry and its specific tax challenges.

What if I change my mind or how it works doesn’t work out with my accountant?

We’re here for you every step of the way. If you’re no longer satisfied with the service, even after six months, we’ll find you another accountant at no cost. We’ll support you for as long as it takes.