Cost Advantages

Alberta cities are competitive when it comes to the cost of establishing and operating a business.

KPMG Consulting:The Competitive Alternatives International Report

KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives study measures and ranks the combined impact of 27 location-sensitive cost factors for business operations in 12 industries in 136 cities in ten countries.

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Competitive Tax Environment

Alberta has the lowest overall tax system in Canada, and it is the only province without a provincial retail sales tax.

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Date Updated: Aug 12, 2008
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