Start and Grow your Business

A common question when starting a business is: “Where do I start?” This page will provide you with key considerations, next steps, and contact information to get your business up and running.

Licences and Permits

Find out all you need to know about business licences (including BizPaL), permits, taxes, record keeping, and more.

Tax Credits and Programs

Learn more about entrepreneurial and incentive opportunities available within the province.

• Manitoba Works Capital Incentive
• Innovation Growth Program
• Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit
• Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
• Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program 
• Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit
• Complete List of Corporate Tax Credits
• Federal Incentives

• Canada-Manitoba Job Grant
• Industry Expansion Program
• Sector Council Program
• Workforce Development Program
• Young Entrepreneurs Grant Program
• Immigrate to Manitoba: Business Investor Stream
• Additional Resources

To access additional information on how to start a business, grow an established business, or find out more about employment services, please visit the Government of Manitoba's Business Portal.

The Industrial Technology Centre helps companies apply innovative tools, technologies and practices to improve products, increase productivity, and boost competitiveness.

The Vehicle Technology Centre (VTC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster the competitiveness and continued vibrancy of Manitoba's heavy vehicle manufacturing sector.