A selection of articles, books and online resources to help you explore the key issues for doing business in Canada.
See our Country resources for Canada to access general country profiles, economic forecasts, industry reports, statistics and other information.
Online books, guides and publications
BNA Country Portfolios
The Business operations in… series from Bloomberg BNA provide expert guidance on the tax aspects of expanding and operating businesses abroad.
Business Operations in Canada
Analysis of the business environment in Canada, focusing on: the economy and government, operating a business, forms of doing business, principal taxes and taxation of domestic corporations.
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Useful links
Canada
Key country facts, business news, export information, events, success stories and FAQs from UK Trade & Investment.
Country Profile – Canada
General background information prepared by Foreign & Commonwealth desk officers.
Ease of Doing Business in Canada
Summary of comprehensive annual data collated by the World Bank showing key indicators for business and economic conditions.
Guides
Doing Business In
Booklets from HLB International giving general information on doing business in other countries.
Doing business in Canada (PDF 6.94mb/20 pages)
Guide published jointly by HSBC and PwC in August 2011. Sections cover taxation, audit, accountancy, employment law, trade and banking.
Doing Business in Canada
Guide from PKF International which provides an overview of the country, types of business entities, accounting, taxation and other useful information.
Doing Business in Canada (PDF 452.2KB/39 pages)
Guide prepared by a local firm within the UHY network which provides an overview of the relevant issues to consider when establishing a business in this country. Published in January 2011.
Doing Business in Canada
Guide from Osler covering the regulatory, legislative and taxation environment in Canada. This guide also includes a section on doing business in Quebec.
Forums and support networks
The British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce
Support network for promoting business and trade between the UK and Canada.
Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
Support network for promoting business and trade between the UK and Canada.
Publications
Buy books from Amazon on doing business in Canada
Tax
Taxation in Canada
Access tax rates and guides, news, information on tax treaties and other resources
Articles and books in the Library collection
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