Newfoundland and Labrador - a rare find
Setting up a Business
Our province strives to create an encouraging and supportive atmosphere for entrepreneurship.
To operate in Newfoundland and Labrador it is recommended that companies:
- Operate as an Incorporated or Limited Partnership entity
- Review relevant regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety
- Review your insurance and financing needs
- Familiarize yourself with support programs for new and expanding businesses
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Find Certified Commercial and Industrial Properties Ready for Development and Investment in NL
Occupational Health and Safety
The primary goal of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Division is accident and illness prevention. OHS recognizes that all workers have a fundamental right to a workplace that neither impairs their health nor imperils their safety. This is achieved by working with stakeholders to establish, promote, and enforce workplace practices, standards, and procedures. Learn More
Workplace NL
The organization is a mandatory employer-funded, no-fault insurance system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs, and offers fair compensation to injured workers and their dependents. Learn More