GST information for new small businesses

Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) maintains a central list of Alberta government departments and agencies exempt from paying the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) as set out in section 125 of the Constitution Act of Canada

Register for a GST/HST account

Find out if your business needs a GST/HST account and how to register.

Federal taxes: corporations

How to pay your federal taxes through the Canada Revenue Agency, including eFile.

Federal taxes: sole proprietorships and partnerships

Find information about business, professional and commission income for sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Alberta's tax system

Learn about province's tax system, and how it applies to your business.

Employment standards

Rules, regulations and compliance measures for employers and employees in Alberta workplaces.

What to consider when hiring workers

Find help and resources to meet your labour force needs, including workforce, recruitment, and retention strategies and programs.

An employer's guide to employment rules PDF, 2.4mb

What to consider before and while hiring employees, when staff are employed and when staff leave a workplace.

About workers' compensation

Learn about workers' compensation insurance for employees in Alberta.

Industries exempt from workers' compensation

Find out which industries are exempt from mandatory workers' compensation coverage, and how to apply to protect employees.

Employer payroll responsibilities

Find out how to create an effective payroll system for your business, including employer responsibilities.

Alberta wage and salary information

The Alberta Wage and Salary survey covers over 400 occupations and provides information on wages and salaries for full-time and part-time employees in Alberta by occupation, geographic area and industry group.