Self-employment support
Support and financial assistance for those who want to become self-employed.
The Soutien au Travail Autonome program is made possible thanks to the financial participation of Services Québec. It is aimed at people wishing to become self-employed full-time.
Services Québec has put this service on indefinite hold.
If you have any questions, please contact their Sorel-Tracy office : 1 855 638-2998
Not sure if you qualify for this program?
Contact usAdmission criteria
To get started with this program, you'll need to meet with a Services Québec employment assistance agent at the Sorel-Tracy office.
Then, if you are eligible, the agent will contact the DÉPS business advisor, who will set up an initial meeting to discuss your business project.
Click here to access the Services Québec page.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance, awarded by Services Québec, takes the form of a wage subsidy.
Entrepreneurial commitment
Once admitted, all promoters must fulfill certain obligations that are, in fact, measures designed to promote business success. DÉPS is responsible for helping you fulfill these commitments:
- Draw up a business plan and financial forecasts;
- Devote yourself full-time to developing your business;
- Participate in the training workshops set up by DÉPS;
- Submit monthly financial statements.
Other conditions may apply and will be explained by the person in charge.