Saskatchewan is committed to creating a viable and inhabitable business environment. The province has taken great strides to facilitate new development and continued prosperity for existing establishments:

• In Saskatchewan, the sales tax applies to certain goods and services. This amount is the lowest sales tax for provinces that operate with provincial sales tax.
• Removal of the provincial sales tax on toll-free phone services has encouraged national companies and organizations – Sears, CIBC and the Canadian Cancer Society – to establish telephone call centres in Saskatchewan.
• Removal of the provincial sales tax on direct agents used in manufacturing and processing has resulted in many business expansions.
• The corporation income tax rate for small businesses was 4.5 percent as of 2007 with eligible income threshold of $450,000 and will increase to $500,000 on July 1, 2008.
• The corporation income tax rate on profits made by manufacturers and processors is as low as 10 per cent (the lowest in western Canada),
• Manufacturers and processors are eligible for a seven per cent tax credit on equipment purchases.
• There is a 15 per cent research and development non-refundable provincial tax credit for a wide array of industries.
• The Saskatchewan film industry is eligible for a tax credit up to 55%.
• Provincial sales tax on aviation turbo fuel has been reduced to 1.5 cents per litre to encourage the airline industry to increase fuel purchases in Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan centres enjoy a relatively low cost of living compared with other jurisdictions.
• Corporate Capital Tax on new capital investments and resource surcharges have been eliminated as of  July 1, 2006.
• Refundable investment tax credit for manufacturing and processing.

Moose Jaw and Region

According to Statistics Canada, the City of Moose Jaw experienced an increase in employment from 2000-2005.

Moose Jaw REDA Inc.
The Moose Jaw REDA maintains detailed information on the MJREDA region and works with the Moose Jaw Regional business community to address:

• Business Retention and Expansion
• Business Attraction
• Improve the Business Environment
• Form partnerships
• Market the region

The Moose Jaw REDA works in partnership with other development agencies facilitating economic prosperity in the region. REDA staff are available to work with businesses exploring business ventures in the Moose Jaw Region. Existing and new businesses considering opportunities can contact:
Moose Jaw REDA Inc.
88 Saskatchewan Street East
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan
S6H 0V4

Phone: (306) 693-7332
Fax: (306) 693-7338

info@mjreda.com
www.mjreda.com

City of Moose Jaw Economic Development Commission (EDC)
The Moose Jaw Economic Development Commission (EDC) is a City of Moose Jaw committee. Community representatives on the EDC discuss initiatives to generate new business activity in the community including proposals for tax incentives that meet the eligibility criteria of the City of Moose tax incentive policy. For more information contact:
The Mayor's Office
City of Moose Jaw
Economic Development Commission
228 Main Street North
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan
S6H 3J8

(306) 694-4422
www.citymoosejaw.com

Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce
The Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce has been representing the interests of business for over 110 years. Businesses in the Moose Jaw Region know that the chamber provides a strong voice for community interests and issues. For more information contact:
Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce 88 Saskatchewan Street East 17•1 MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan S6H 0V4
(306) 692-6414
www.mjchamber.com

Saskatchewan Enterprise and Innovation
Enterprise Saskatchewan represents a new, different and better way of approaching economic development in this province.  It is based on cooperation and collaboration, and will ensure stakeholders in our economy have an opportunity to share ideas, identify opportunities and challenges, and build strong relationships between government and business.

For more information contact:
Saskatchewan Enterprise and Innovation
88 Saskatchewan Street E.
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan
S6H 0V4
(306) 694-3624
www.ei.gov.sk.ca

South Central Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)
The South Central Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is an independent non-profit corporation sponsored federally through the Department of Western Economic Diversification (WD). A volunteer Board of Directors are supported by salaried staff who govern the Corporation. South Central CFDC strives to build a more economically viable and sustainable region through business and community development by providing small business counseling, regional information and access to capital for new and existing businesses. For a complete description of programs and services check out their website or contact their office at:
South Central CFDC
88 Saskatchewan Street E.
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan
S6H 0V4
www.sccfdc.ca/
Toll Free: 1-800-329-1479

Available Space for Development
There is a high quantity of commercial land available in the Moose Jaw REDA. The City of Moose Jaw itself lays claim to 160 acres of commercial land that is readily developable. Lot Prices range depending on the level of service infrastructure available per site. All land available for development contains basic services such as sewer, water, and road access (gravel or pavement). Any further information on available commercial land, land prices and building permits can be forwarded to:
City of Moose Jaw
Land Development
228 Main Street North
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan
S6H 3J8
(306) 694-4428
www.citymoosejaw.com

Building and Zoning
Contact the local municipal office to obtain information regarding building permit applications and Zoning Bylaws for particular business locations. For more contact information on municipality offices in the Moose JawREDA Region, see www.mjreda.com or www.saskbiz.ca.