Enterprise Saskatchewan

Business Environment

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 2% 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 refundable 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.

  • 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.

Saskatchewan Economy Off to a Strong Start in 2012

January 30, 2012
As the first month of 2012 comes to an end, the positive economic news rolled in as job numbers and wholesale trade hit monthly records.

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