Expand Your Business in Nova Scotia, Canada

Expand into North America—without the cost and complexity of major hubs.

Build and scale your operations from Nova Scotia, Canada with direct access to U.S. and European markets, a highly skilled workforce, and hands-on support from our investment team.

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Tell us about your business and we’ll share insights on location, talent, incentives and opportunities, at no cost.

Location Services

At Invest Nova Scotia, we work directly with companies to make expansion simple, from site selection and workforce connections to navigating programs and incentives. Our team is your partner at every step, helping you hit the ground running and grow with confidence - all at no cost.

Nova Scotia's Industry

Nova Scotia is more than a rising star in North America’s tech landscape, it’s a proven hub for companies ready to scale. Recently ranked #2 Emerging Tech Market in North America by CBRE, Halifax and the province as a whole are capturing the attention of global investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Our investment team will connect you with sites, incentives, and partners tailored to your expansion goals

Why Nova Scotia?

Expanding into a new market comes with trade-offs. Nova Scotia reduces that friction by offering a rare combination of global access, cost efficiency, and long-term scalability.

You can reach major U.S. and European markets quickly and reliably, while operating in a cost environment that’s significantly more competitive than traditional North American hubs. At the same time, you gain access to a deep and growing talent pool across high-demand sectors, supported by strong post-secondary institutions and targeted workforce programs.

Watch how companies are growing stronger in Nova Scotia.

Read the Special Report on Nova Scotia by fDi Magazine

Incentives, Programs and Services

Payroll Rebate

Invest Nova Scotia

A payroll rebate is a performance-based incentive that helps growing companies succeed in Nova Scotia. Designed to reward results, it provides a return on eligible gross payroll, paid annually as...

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