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Business opportunities expand globally from Alberta, Canada. With the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada, we lead the fastest-growing international industries with innovation in renewable resources and emerging technology.


What makes Alberta ideal for International Business Expansion?

Alberta stands out for international business expansion with its fiscal and strategic advantages. With the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada, combined with a strategic focus on emerging global markets, Alberta offers a competitive edge in international market expansion strategies. Our highly educated workforce, reliable banking system, and global connectivity have helped the country establish itself in emerging sectors like technology, financial services, aviation and logistics. Continued investment in energy, clean tech, petrochemicals and agriculture ensures that Alberta’s economy is as stable as its landscapes.

Low Corporate Tax Rate in North America

Alberta offers one of the lowest corporate tax rate in North America, as the government has implemented favourable corporate policies and a significant tax reduction that makes it an opportunistic location for international business operations.

Alberta’s corporate income tax rate reduction from 10% to 8% positions the province with the lowest combined federal and provincial general corporate tax rate in Canada at 23%. Additionally, Alberta has a small business tax rate of 2%.

Pro-Business Government: Cutting Red Tape Bureaucracy

Alberta dedicated to low business taxes and reducing red tape government bureaucracy and engagement with the federal government, has created an environment that’s highly attractive for entrepreneurial endeavours and global trade partnerships.

Start an International Business in the Fastest Growing Industries in the World

Alberta’s economic development focuses on a wide range of globally emerging sectors including:

Alberta’s strategic positioning in these top fastest-growing industries worldwide provide rising opportunities for business expansion and international trade within North American foreign trade zones.

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Alberta is one of the best places to do business.

With access to a talented workforce, low-cost environment and ease of doing business, in Alberta, you can make it happen.

ESG
Leadership

Alberta is a leader in environmental, social and governance stewardship.

Dynamic
Cities

Home to two vibrant international cities, Calgary and Edmonton.

Economically
Strong

More per capita investments than any other province.

Globally
Connected

The province is an internationally connected transport hub and export oriented.

Talent &
Productivity

The young, talented workforce has the highest labour productivity in Canada.

Tax
Advantages

Low tax rates leave companies with more to invest in people, research and growth.

Agriculture

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Aviation & Logistics

Meet global demands with Alberta’s world-class infrastructure

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Energy & Cleantech

Power the world with Alberta’s expertise in energy and cleantech

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Financial Services

Establish your financial firm in Alberta

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Petrochemicals

Diversify your petrochemical products in Alberta

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Technology

Lead Alberta’s digital transformation

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Alberta Success Stories

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A green view: $2.5B clean hydrogen investment coming to Alberta

When Northern Petrochemical Corporation was searching the globe for a home for its proposed $2.5 billion clean hydrogen complex, they found it in the Alberta Peace Region.   On November 10, 2021, Northern Petrochemical President and CEO, Geoff Bury, signed a historic land purchase agreement in Grande Prairie with the Municipal District of Greenview for a…

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A new leaf: GoodLeaf chooses Alberta for new vertical farm operation

Alberta is adding GoodLeaf Farms to its growing list of innovative agri-food companies looking to grow Canadian operations and take advantage of Alberta’s welcoming business climate.   GoodLeaf operates proprietary indoor vertical farming systems that use modern technologies to grow varieties of leafy greens year-round without pesticides or herbicides. The company’s new 74,000-square-foot indoor vertical farm…

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A prime example: Amazon Web Services makes high-impact $4.3B investment in Alberta tech

Alberta’s vibrant tech sector continues to see international investment—this time with a record $4.3 billion investment by 2037 from Amazon Web Services to build a new cloud computing hub in Calgary, announced November 8, 2021.   Calgary—a city often known for its energy headquarters—has become home to billions in investment from tech innovators in recent years….

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Air Products Canada announces $1.3B hydrogen plant

In June 2021, Air Products Canada announced the construction of a $1.3-billion hydrogen plant in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. The plant would produce hydrogen-fuelled electricity and liquid hydrogen for transportation, as soon as 2024.

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Amazon’s first Canadian wind farm project coming to Alberta

On November 16, 2023, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners started construction on Canada’s largest wind project. Amazon has signed a power purchase agreement with the Buffalo Plains wind farm to power their local operations, including AWS data centre and Amazon fulfillment centres. This marks Amazon’s fourth renewable energy project in Canada and comes on the heels of…

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Attabotics revolutionizes logistics with robotics

Listed as one of CNBC’s 50 top disruptors in 2020, Attabotics is revolutionizing supply chains and fulfillment centres. Its storage and retrieval systems integrate leading robotics, AI and Internet of Things (IOT) technology to solve complex problems. Attobotics recently raised a total of $82 million in Series C funding and received over $30 million in…

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ESG leadership is a key focus in Alberta’s economy

ESG leadership is a key focus in Alberta’s economy

Alberta is working hard to create a sustainable, low carbon future for the world through environmental stewardship, positive social change and global governance leadership.

Foothills Outside of Coleman, Alberta

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