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The average asking price for Listings in Edmonton: $820,921

Why Invest in a Business for Sale in Edmonton, Alberta? 

Written by David Turner, M.A.

Edmonton, Alberta, is home to every kind of small business, and nearly 90% of all businesses in Edmonton are defined as "small businesses" according to the Alberta Government.  Edmonton's hardworking entrepreneurs offer plenty of current market opportunities for business buyers in the region. The metropolitan economy is one of the strongest in Canada due to the strength of the natural resource sector and, increasingly, the high-tech sector of the economy. 

Alberta has very competitive tax rates compared to other major Canadian cities, and is a significant attraction for both domestic and international investors. In fact, Alberta businesses enjoy the lowest corporate tax rates among all Canadian provinces. Alberta also has zero retail sales tax and comparatively low personal income tax as well as fuel tax rates, compared to other provinces. 

While Alberta is well known for its oil & gas and agriculture industries, the province is rapidly growing its tourism, financial services, and technology sectors. The University of Alberta, located in Edmonton, is one of Canada’s Top Ten universities and has gained national acclaim for its computer science program. 

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