City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
SK, Canada
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Tax Credits
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
- Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
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grant_card_status|open
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Exemptions and reductions of any city tax or fee, waiving of utility deposits and down payments on land, and exemptions or reductions of prepaid servicing levies.
grant_single_labels|projects
Eligible projects or activities for this grant include:
- Expansion or establishment of businesses in sectors such as energy, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, processing, technology, transportation and logistics, telecommunications, or data processing.
- Creation of a minimum of five new full-time positions within one year for existing businesses, or a minimum of 15 new full-time positions within three years for new businesses.
- Investment of a minimum of $500,000 in plant, land, and/or leasehold improvements.
- Demonstrating financial capability to complete the project.
- Being the legal owner of the property or providing a copy of the lease agreement upon application.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$1,500,000
Montreal
Construction of a sustainable transportation hub to enhance urban mobility and reduce carbon emissions
$1,200,000
Calgary
Renovation of an old factory into a tech startup incubator to foster innovation and job creation in the tech sector
$1,250,000
Toronto
Expansion of renewable energy manufacturing plant with state-of-the-art solar panel production line
$1,200,000
Edmonton
Development of a telecommunications center to enhance connectivity for remote communities
$1,200,000
Winnipeg
Expansion of a food processing plant to increase production capacity and create new jobs
$1,000,000
Vancouver
Establishment of a data processing center to support local businesses with cloud storage solutions
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Be a legally incorporated entity
- Be involved in specific industries
- Demonstrate creation of new full-time positions
- Invest a minimum amount in plant, land, and/or leasehold improvements
- Possess required financial resources
- Be the legal owner of the property or provide a lease agreement
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are eligible types of companies for the Business Development Incentive grant in Saskatoon:
- Legally incorporated entities
- Involved in energy, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, processing, technology, transportation and logistics, telecommunications, or data processing
- Planning to create a minimum of five new full-time positions within one year for existing businesses, and a minimum of 15 new full-time positions within three years for new businesses
- Investing a minimum of $500,000 in plant, land, and/or leasehold improvements
- Possessing the required financial resources to complete the project
- Being the legal owner of the property or providing a copy of the lease agreement upon application
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the Business Development Incentive in Saskatoon.
- Companies not involved in energy, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, processing, technology, transportation and logistics, telecommunications, or data processing.
- Companies that do not meet the minimum job creation and investment requirements.
- Companies without the required financial resources to complete the project.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Investment in plant, land, and/or leasehold improvements
- Construction or renovation costs
- Salaries for new full-time positions
- Building materials and equipment
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Business Development Incentive in Saskatoon:
- Be a legally incorporated entity
- Be involved in specific industries such as energy, manufacturing, technology, etc.
- Demonstrate the creation of a minimum number of new full-time positions
- Invest a minimum amount in plant, land, and/or leasehold improvements
- Possess the required financial resources to complete the project
- Be the legal owner of the property or provide a copy of the lease agreement
grant_single_labels|register
- Submit a business plan/executive summary that includes project details, job creation estimates, and investment amount.
- Provide blueprints for the new construction or renovation project.
- Include recent financial statements or a bank letter confirming financial capability.
- Submit a current payroll list with employee details.
- If not the property owner, provide a copy of the lease agreement.
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