Enterprise Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is committed to creating and nurturing an environment that allows businesses of all sizes to grow and prosper.

• The Saskatchewan corporate income tax rate on manufacturing and processing profits may be as low as 10%.


• Manufacturers and processors that establish facilities in Saskatchewan are eligible for a 5% refundable investment tax credit on capital purchases.


• The small business income tax rate for Canadian-controlled private corporations is 4.5% and applies to the first $500,000 of business income.


• Direct agents used in the manufacturing process are exempt from the provincial sales tax.


• Toll-free telephone services are exempt from the provincial sales tax.


• Saskatchewan has a 15% tax credit for scientific research and development expenditures.


• There is a 45% to 55% employment tax credit in Saskatchewan to encourage film and video producers to operate in the province.


• Saskatchewan can provide new employers with employee training grants to a maximum of $5,000 per employee and $150,000 per company.


• The provincial government has an established Crown corporation that can provide a wide variety of financing or equity options to projects developed within the province.


• Utility rates in Saskatchewan are among the most competitive in North America.