OFFICIAL RESOURCES FOR ALBERTA BUSINESSES
The right information.
A useful starting point.
A short directory of CRA and Alberta resources for the questions that come up while running a small business.
01
GST & business records
GST/HST rates and place of supply
Check which rate applies to a transaction and how the province of supply affects it.
When to register for GST/HST
Review the small-supplier tests, registration timing and voluntary registration guidance.
Keeping business records
Read CRA guidance on where to keep records, retention periods and situations requiring longer retention.
02
Alberta business setup & tax
Alberta corporate income tax
Read about AT1 filing requirements, exemptions and electronic filing.
Register a business name
Understand trade-name registration and how it differs from incorporating.
Starting a business in Alberta
Find provincial starting points for business registration, incorporation and related setup information.
03
Employees & information
Payment of earnings and employment records
Review Alberta employment standards guidance on earnings and employment records.
Protecting personal information
Read about an organization’s responsibilities under Alberta’s private-sector privacy framework.
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