Laws and Regulations
The Business Corporations Act (Alberta) is the law covering provincially incorporated for-profit companies in Alberta; the regulation under the Act can be found here. Nonprofits can be established under either the Companies Act (regulation here) or the Societies Act (regulation here), and co-ops can be established under the Co-Operatives Act (regulation here). You can find general information about provincial incorporation here, and information on provincial business taxes here.
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The Canada Business Corporations Act deals with federally incorporated for-profit companies; the regulations under the Act can be found here. Nonprofits can be established under the Canada Nor-for-Profit Corporations Act (regulations here). You can find general information about federal incorporation here, and information on federal taxes here.
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BizPaL is a handy website that can help you determine what licences and permits you need for your particular business.
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University of Calgary
The Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary is the home of the Business Venture Clinic and many other legal initiatives.
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The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation supports entrepreneurial initiatives at the at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business.
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Innovation
Innovate Calgary is the centre for business incubation and technology commercialization at the University of Calgary.
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Alberta Innovates is an Alberta Government-funded research corporation that supports small business by funding, investment and advising.
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The Industrial Research Assistance Program of the National Research Council of Canada supports Canadian businesses by funding, investment and advising.
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Emissions Reduction Alberta funds and facilitates projects that will reduce carbon emissions in Alberta and beyond.
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Business
Business Link is a nonprofit organization that helps Alberta entrepreneurs start their businesses.
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Startup Calgary networks and facilitates Calgary startup companies.
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ATB BoostR is a reward-based crowdfunding platform and support network for Alberta entrepreneurs.
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