Bottom Line : Quebec contest registration isn't really so
confusing. Once you have it in a nice chart.
We get so many questions about Quebec contest registrations that
we thought we'd just lay out the timing for you in a simple
chart. Most of you have contests that give away far more than
$2,000 worth of prizes, so if that's the case, you can just
look at the far right column.
As to the timing, yes, the Registration Form (Publicity Contest
Notice), and duty (tax) payable are due at least 30 days before the
contest is first advertised. But raise your hand if you ever manage
to file on time. Not seeing a lot of hands.
While the Régie des alcools des courses et des
jeux ("Régie") hasn't been looking to
throw late filers in jail, you may be looking at interest charges
in some cases.
