Start Investing - Resources

Manitoba has a strong, interconnected business community that mirrors the friendly, responsible and productive Manitoba way of life. We encourage growth, embrace new ideas and celebrate success as we continue to thrive in a promising era for business in Manitoba.

Chambers of Commerce

• The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is Manitoba’s umbrella chamber and largest business lobby, representing over 10,000 businesses and community leaders.
• The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in the provincial capital, focused on promoting a prosperous business environment in Winnipeg.
• Thompson Chamber of Commerce promotes business, tourism and trade activities in the City of Thompson. 
• Brandon Chamber of Commerce represents Brandon businesses from the grassroots level to encourage growth and promote progressive ideas.

Registration, legal and licensing

• BizPaL facilitates business permit and licence information gathering for entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Manitoba.
• Companies Office provides information about registering your business or corporation.
• Companies Office Online Name Reservation helps you reserve your company name online.
• A complete guide to Starting a Small Business in Manitoba, including legal requirements for the City of Winnipeg and rural communities.
• The One Business, One Number initiative bestows one business number to you to simplify your dealings with all levels of government.

Taxes and tax incentives

• Tax Incentive information for both federal and provincial taxes.
• The Co-operative Education and Apprenticeship Tax Credit helps businesses recruit and retain workers.
• The Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate can help you recover up to 60 per cent of your tuition fees if you graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution anywhere in the world after January 1, 2007, and currently work and pay taxes in Manitoba.
• Information on Manitoba provincial taxes.
• Canada Revenue Agency provides information about your obligations and entitlements under federal law, outlines payroll deductions and explains how to prepare an audit.

Starting a business

• Manitoba Means Business will walk you through starting a new business, to selling or closing one and every step in between.
• Business Entrepreneur resources for Aboriginal Business, Farmers, Persons with Disabilities, Trades, Women and Youth.
• The Canada-Manitoba Business Service Centre offers convenient, one-stop access to business information from various levels of government.