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 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.

Dekker Appointed CEO of Enterprise Saskatchewan

July 16, 2010
Enterprise Saskatchewan Minister Jeremy Harrison today announced the appointment of Chris Dekker to the position of CEO of Enterprise Saskatchewan.

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