REQ and NEQ: how to verify a property manager's Quebec registration
Before hiring a property manager in Quebec, verify their NEQ at the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ). Here's how to do it and why it matters.
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What are the REQ and NEQ in Quebec?
The Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) is the government body responsible for registering all businesses operating in Quebec. Every corporation or partnership conducting business in Quebec must register with the REQ and obtain a Quebec business number (NEQ). This number is unique and permanent — it follows the company throughout its existence.
REQ registration is not optional: conducting commercial activity without valid registration can result in fines and the inability to obtain certain permits. For property managers, this registration is a prerequisite for legally managing properties on behalf of third parties.
The REQ public registry is freely accessible online. Anyone can verify a company's status, directors, official address, incorporation date, and annual declaration status. This transparency is a protection tool for owners evaluating property managers.
How to verify a property manager's NEQ
To verify a property manager's NEQ: go to registreentreprises.gouv.qc.ca, search by company name or NEQ number, and review the company profile. Check that status is 'active', annual declarations are current, the address and directors match what the manager presented, and the business purpose covers property management.
A property manager may also face additional registration requirements: if they act as a real estate broker or hold funds in trust, they must hold an OACIQ license. Pure rental management doesn't require OACIQ licensing, but REQ registration remains mandatory.
When evaluating a Montreal property manager, ask for their NEQ and verify it yourself. An established manager will have no hesitation providing this. If a service provider hesitates to disclose their NEQ or their REQ profile shows irregularities, treat this as a red flag.
Other checks to perform before signing a management mandate
Beyond the REQ, several verifications matter: confirm the company holds adequate professional liability insurance (errors and omissions) — at least $1M per occurrence is the industry standard. Verify fidelity insurance exists if the manager holds funds in trust on your behalf.
Check Google reviews, the RGCQ registry for condo managers, and request at least two recent references from comparable clients. A serious manager provides this information proactively and encourages independent verification.
Gestion Velora is registered with the REQ, holds professional liability insurance, is an RGCQ member, and operates with full transparency. Our NEQ, insurance details, and references are available on request. We believe trust is earned through verification, not through sales pitches.
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