Why Québec?
Operating Costs


With affordable labour costs, energy prices that are among the world’s lowest, reasonably priced rents and one of the most competitive tax rates in North America, Québec has everything companies need to compete on the world stage.

A bar chart comparing operating costs in Québec, Canada, Italy, Germany, Japan and the U.S..

 

Figures that speak volumes!

  • Québec’s labour costs average 34% less than in the United States and 16% less than in G7 countries*.
  • In Québec, electricity costs are 36% lower than in the U.S. and 49% lower, on average, than in the G7 countries*.
  • Office space rents average 47% less than in the U.S. and 51% less than in the G7 countries*.

* The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. From KPMG Open a new window, Competitive Alternatives 2016 Edition.

 

A generous tax regime that encourages investment

In Québec, businesses benefit from the province’s competitive tax system.

 

  • Québec’s taxes on investment are lower than the average rates in the G7 and OECD countries. They are also among the lowest in North America.
  • To stimulate manufacturing investments, Québec offers an investment tax credit covering up to 45% of the cost of newly purchased manufacturing and processing equipment.
  • Finally, Québec reimburses the sales tax on capital goods
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