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Helpful Links

Canada/Manitoba Business Service Center
The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre offers one-stop access to business information from various levels of government.
Toll-Free: 1-800-665-2019
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/business/startingsmart/index.html

Companies Office
Provides information on Business Name Reservation & Registration and Company Incorporation.
Toll-Free in Manitoba: 1-888-246-8353
Website: https://companiesoffice.gov.mb.ca/
Email: companies@gov.mb.ca

Workers’ Compensation Board
The Workers’ Compensation system provides injury and disability insurance for workers and employers.
Website: www.wcb.mb.ca

Employment Manitoba Centres
Employment Manitoba helps address current and future labour market needs.
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/tes/

Employment Standards
The Employment Standards Branch defines and protects employee and employer rights and responsibilities.
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/

Manitoba Business Start Program
Offers training and loan guarantees for starting a business.
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/jec/

Starting a Small Business in Manitoba
Guide for starting small businesses, including legal requirements.
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html

BizPal
Online service for business permits and licenses.
Website: https://bizpal.ca/

Community Futures Heartland
Offers assistance with business planning, counselling, loans, and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Toll-Free: 1 204 239 0135
Website: https://cfmanitoba.ca/heartland/

Provincial Business Taxes
Information on Manitoba’s tax incentives and payroll taxes.
Website: https://taxcess.gov.mb.ca/
Toll-Free: 1-800-782-0318

Federal Business Taxes
Canada Revenue Agency information on business tax obligations.
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html

Women
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Supports women entrepreneurs in Manitoba.
Website: https://www.wemb.ca/

Youth
Young Entrepreneurs Program: Offers grants of up to $4,000 to help young entrepreneurs start businesses.
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/youth/youngentrepreneurs.html

Business Research
Provides competitive costs, taxes, and quality of life information in Manitoba.
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/business/businessresearch/index.html

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