Bookkeeping for electricians
Job-costed books for an electrical contractor — CMEQ-licensed, with holdbacks, GST/QST and T5018 handled.
The licensing difference
In Québec, the electrical contractor’s licence (RBQ subclass 16) is issued by the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ), which acts as the government’s mandatary for your qualification and the required financial guarantee — your CMEQ member number is your licence number. That’s different from most trades, which the RBQ licenses directly, and it’s worth keeping your CMEQ and RBQ details consistent across your invoices, bids and filings.
What we handle for electrical contractors
- Job costing — labour, materials, subs and equipment coded per job so you know which contracts actually make money.
- Holdbacks — tracked receivable and payable, with GST/QST remitted when the holdback is released, not before.
- T5018 and subcontractor files — see the construction bookkeeping guide.
- Construction payroll — RL-1/T4, CNESST and the CCQ layer for R-20 work.
- GST/QST and year-end coordination.
Plans start at $350/month, payroll from $75/month. See contractor bookkeeping or book a free call.
FAQ
Who issues the electrical contractor licence in Québec?
The CMEQ (Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec) issues the licence (RBQ subclass 16) as the government’s mandatary — your CMEQ member number is your licence number.
Do you handle job costing and holdbacks for electricians?
Yes. We code costs per job and track holdbacks receivable and payable, with GST/QST timed to release — the same construction setup, built around your contracts.