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 more than 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, 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 company's 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. Companies in the financial and professional services sectors 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 citizens, on the other hand, are looking for a trusted professional to handle their taxes and financial planning. Whatever your needs may be, Bankeo connects you, free of charge, with vetted accountants who are familiar with the Montreal economy.

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

• Startups and Tech : SR&ED and multimedia tax credits, funding, and growth for startups and video game studios.
• Consulting and Professional Services : invoicing, expenses, and tax optimization for knowledge workers.
• Real Estate : taxation of rental income, capital gains, and property ownership structures in urban areas.
• Retail : GST and QST management, profit margins, and bookkeeping for retail businesses and restaurants.
• NPO : Reporting, Grants, and Compliance for Nonprofit Organizations.
• Self-Employed Individuals : tax returns, estimated tax payments, and deductions for self-employed individuals.

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

How much does Bankeo's service cost in Montreal?

Nothing. Bankeo is 100% free for you, with no obligation: we find your ideal accountant and stay by your side, at no cost to you. You only pay the fees of the accountant you choose, directly to them. Depending on the Bankeo Fee Barometer, most companies pay between $500 and $6,000 per year, with a median of around $3,000.

Are accountants audited?

Yes. Every accountant in the network is vetted; many are CPA members of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA Québec). And if you don't click with them, even later on, we'll find you another one at no charge.

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 present you with the right match, as many accountants as you need to feel comfortable, and we guide you through your decision. Matching is often completed within 48 hours.

Does the accountant know about Quebec taxes?

Yes. The network’s accountants 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 who specializes in my industry in Montreal?

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 things don't work out with my accountant anymore?

We're here for you. If you're no longer satisfied with the service, even six months from now, we'll find you another accountant at no cost. We'll support you for as long as it takes.